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We are excited to share a fun activity for all Surf Coast kids who are now safely at home; the LINKS Property Happy Easter Colouring competition. For 2020 we have collaborated with local Surf Coast illustrator Sophie Brain who has created a brilliant colouring page. You may recognise Sophie’s fine line drawings from the staff […]

To celebrate this delicious time of year on the Surf Coast, we are sharing the LINKS Property Happy Easter Colouring Competition with our awesome seaside community. Pick up a copy of today’s Surf Coast Times newspaper (April 6, 2017) to find the official colouring in page, specially created for us, by local artist, Natalie Martin. […]

  It’s back to school for the kids and time for us to get creative with their lunch boxes. Keeping the lunchbox healthy, tasty and interesting can be a daily challenge. After some serious searching for ourselves, we have gathered a selection of our favourite websites, chefs and bloggers who can help out with some […]

The Surf Coast is bursting with local talent and we like to shout out the bright women in business who are shining. Juggling both work and family life from their small office home office and passionately creating in coastal studios, these women are changing the face of our region with their thriving brands, products, services, […]

LINKS Property sales agent Suzy Jones embraces life wholeheartedly and always with a big smile. As your LINKS sales agent she is passionate and eager to achieve the absolute best results for her clients. As a member of the Surf Coast community, she enjoys everything the region has to offer her and her gorgeous active […]

Do you  always make a last minute dash for Christmas gifts to stuff that stocking? We are always seeking an extra surprise for the big day or unexpected guest. To help you out, we gathered a few of our favourite presents from local stores on the Surf Coast. There is something here to suit just […]

With one week of Victorian school holidays to go, you may need a little help with some local activity ideas and adventures for the kids. We have listed a few of our favourite places to visit and things to do on the Surf Coast and some excursions that are very close by. For the creative […]

If it’s a new artwork you’re needing for that big empty wall in your home or storage options to keep things tidy during open for inspections… you’re going to need to stop in at S & R Gifts and Homewares in Gilbert Street, Torquay (and also in Barwon Heads). It’s prime real estate selling and […]

Some might think that our beautiful regional coastal towns of Torquay and Jan Juc are limited for choice when it comes to health and fitness options. That is totally not the case. We actually have a fitness smorgasbord available (probably the wrong choice of word considering our focus today!). We are so spoiled for choice, […]

Have you taken  stroll down Bell Street, Torquay, Australia lately? If not, you’ll be in for a little surprise! No longer will you find just fish ‘n chips shops and cafes that cater for the influx of holiday makers… there has been a steady arrival of homewares and fashion labels to this Torquay main street. […]

Yes, Geelong suddenly got really Hip! I took a friend from Melbourne to the new Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong and their response was “Wow, you’d expect something really cool like this in Melbourne, not Geelong!” And she’s right, it’s quite awesome. Keep an eye on Geelong, it’s changing. Set in an old wool mill […]

There is so much to explore on the Bellarine Peninsula… you really need to plan several trips which could involve anything from waterparks, mini golf, wineries, galleries, homewares, Bakeries, cafes, restaurants and fashion. Here’s a small selection (you could describe as ‘off the beaten track!’) to get you started…. Bellarine Peninsular  This is one of […]

As the long weekend approaches, we thought you’d like an injection of ideas for killing some time over the 3 days. For something different we are going to venture outside The Surf Coast region,  and take you to the neighbouring areas of The Golden Plains Shire (in Part 1) and The Bellarine Peninsular (in Part […]

We certainly haven’t had the pick of the weather this week. Rain, rain and heavier rain just about sums it up. If the kids are driving you a little up the wall… here are some local hot spots to get them out of the house this weekend. Why not start at the Torquay foreshore park […]

Ok, so I’m a little ahead of myself… maybe by a few weeks. But there’s nothing like being super organised. Guys, listen up! If you want to get your beloved something they will love for Christmas… go to S & R gifts. And while you’re there you can pick something up for the kids too! […]

Have you noticed your friends ducking-off early with no explanation, or your other half making excuses to get out of the house for few hours (at the same time each week!!). They return with a macrame basket, or a notebook under their arm? Mysterious, huh? Before you hire a private investigator, just ask them if […]

I’m not going to waste your time describing how beautiful Torquay and Jan Juc can be in Spring, instead I’m going to show you… Everywhere I have been lately I find myself pulling out the camera to capture this stunning place where we live. From the flowers blooming, to Fishermans and Jan Juc beach, blossoms […]