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Here’s how you can win one of five $4,000 RMWilliams shopping experiences
Sometimes a solid piece of advice or a beloved shared memory can be the greatest gift of all, and this Father's Day, iconic Australian brand RMWilliams celebrates exactly that as an ode to the father figure in your life.
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Can I say a word about… a pen for Mayor Patrick the pony | Jonathan Bouquet
OWhat's not to like about this story from last week? A Devonian Mayor Was Banned From His Local, All Because it's a shetland pony. When Cockington's unofficial mayor died, there was a campaign to raise Patrick, a four-year-old pony, to…
Better Beer: The unemployed inspired in battle in Federal Court
A man who owns a popular brand of beer alongside a pair of comedians who rose to fame creating social media sketches has denied basing his design on another brand in court.The Federal Court of Australia will have to decide whether The…
4 reasons to visit Mount Hotham this winter
Is there a better feeling than, well, losing the feeling in your face to the jaw-dropping icy wind as you cop down a mountain? Maybe so, but it's just having hot chocolate after said descent. Yes, we are of course talking (or skimming)…
Weymouth scores a touch of class with Keelan O’Connell
TERRAS have signed former Bournemouth youngster Keelan O'Connell from National League Torquay United.
O'Connell made 28 league appearances in his one and only season with the Gulls, joining Gary Johnson's fifth-tier…
Hotel Portarlington | Melbourne City List
Do you dream of a cozy winter getaway? The Grand Hotel in Portarlington underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and is welcoming guests again in August. Established in 1888, renovations will return the historic site to its former…
Thousands of people with side businesses could have the wrong home insurance, experts say
Thousands of Australians with side businesses or leisure businesses may have unknowingly purchased home and contents insurance that leaves them essentially without cover. Key points:An ABC investigation earlier this month found that…
Discover 8 of the world’s most surreal vacations
International travel is back in full swing, and you know what that means: visiting some of the world's dreamiest digs.
For all the wanderlust obsessives, we have news. Thanks to Qantas Hotels, your next candle getaway could be priced…
The best honeymoon getaways in Victoria | 2022
While the jet set abroad right after your nuptials is incredibly appealing, realities sometimes get in the way; AKA your job or maybe the incredible cost of a wedding. To say that there are still some absolutely stunning places to…
Pictured: Skydiver Mark Hanna who died in Torquay, Victoria, using a wingsuit for the first time
A skydiver who died on his first wingsuit flight after both parachutes failed to open is mourned by heartbroken friends and family - as his devastated twin pays tribute to his 'mischievous' soul mate. Mark Hanna, 34, dove to death after…
Regional companies go to great lengths to find workers
Burrows (right) with Kung-Yen Cheng often staying put rather than driving up Hawthorn. Credit:Justin McManusThe company is looking to hire two new managers and is offering additional annual leave, fuel allowances and housing if needed."We…
Ocean Grove hideaway shines on Airbnb
It was a coincidence that Steph King found himself living in a beautiful block of bushland in his hometown of Ocean Grove.
Fate has played a part in where she finds herself today - raising a family in the area where four generations of her…
Superyacht owner’s flashing nameplate ‘Del Boy’ ‘started fire which…
A yacht owner's flashing new nameplate 'DEL BOY' may have started the inferno that destroyed the £6million craft.
Sources believe his proximity to the nine tonnes of diesel on board could be to blame the devastating fire that destroyed the…
Ainsley Harriott and Grace Dent explore Devon in new Channel 4 show
A holiday park in Devon is set to star in a new Channel 4 show. The new five-part series, Best of Britain by the Sea, is presented by Ainsley Harriott and Grace Dent. The series follows the couple as they explore some of the best seaside…
Rent the $1.2 million Bali villa of Instagram’s top travel influencers Lauren Bullen and Jack…
Two of Instagram's biggest travel influencers, Jack Morris (formerly @are you traveling) and Australian Lauren Bullen (@gypsealust), built a $1.2 million "Bali dream villa" together during their five-year relationship, but a year after it…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez announce the beautiful name of their little…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have announced the name of their baby girl. Bella Esmeralda was born on Monday April 18 and her name was confirmed in an Instagram post today. The couple were expecting twins, but…
Community honors Ed Beacham
Edward 'Ed' Beacham, legend of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club and pioneer of the Bells, bid farewell at a memorial service to celebrate his life.
Ed, a respected life member and former president of the TSLSC, died at the age of 76 on…
Aldi rum will spice up the holiday season – and it’s 38% cheaper than rivals
Budget supermarket Aldi is ready to spice up all the bank holiday weekend festivities with the launch of its latest exotic spirits. The retailer's new Dominican Spiced Caribbean Rum is a beautifully balanced drink, characterized by…
Man arrested after stabbing in Torquay town center
Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an update after a major incident unfolded in Torquay this afternoon (April 28). Earlier today DevonLive received photographs showing several police cars and an ambulance at the scene after…
A rare condition makes women one of the top earners on OnlyFans
A woman turned her back on a promising career as a neuroscientist to become a dancer and stripper - and now earns more than her wealthy parents. Mercedes Valentine, 21, swapped a uniform of lab coats for sassy underwear – earning her a…
Room for a Knight: Airbnb’s 10 most coveted castles in the UK
A traveler's vacation home is his castle. Some of the most coveted Airbnb listings in the UK are fantasy castles. When looking for a different accommodation, it is difficult not to be distracted by the crenellations. A stay away is a…
One of North Devon’s top bands back after decades apart
A band who are 'arguably the biggest unsigned band of the late 80s' have reformed to sell out venues across North Devon after more than 30 years apart. The band dates back as far as 1984 when locals flocked to Zenaxis in Barnstaple,…
Splashdown Quaywest has been a mega day since the 1980s
It is one of those rare tourist attractions in Devon that has also attracted an engaged following among locals.Splashdown Quaywest has been fun since the minute it opened in 1988. News that Paignton's waterfront attractions are to undergo a…
Ollie Watkins recalled to England squad for upcoming friendlies
Former Exeter City academy graduate Ollie Watkins has been called up as a replacement for the England squad. The Aston Villa striker was initially left out of manager Gareth Southgate's squad for the upcoming friendlies with Switzerland…
Brisbane’s ‘Bluey House’ banned from exploiting hit cartoon ahead of sale
The owner of a Brisbane home that has been turned into a replica of Bluey's house has been banned from taking advantage of the property's ties to the eponymous Australian hit cartoon now that it is set to go up for sale .Emma Hoskin worked…
Teacher books Airbnbs where he will never show up to help people in war-torn Ukraine
A Louth man is helping people in war-torn Ukraine in a unique way - by booking rooms in Kyiv through popular vacation rental site Airbnb. The idea of booking rental apartments in the Eastern European country as a way to send money to…
Perfectly Located Townhouses – Bellarine Times
Torquay North has grown into a vibrant community centered around The Dunes Shopping Village which caters to the needs of this rapidly growing community.
The Dunes estate has proven very popular with young families, retirees and investors,…
Perfectly Located Townhouses – Surf Coast Times
Torquay North has grown into a vibrant community centered around The Dunes Shopping Village which caters to the needs of this rapidly growing community.
The Dunes estate has proven very popular with young families, retirees and investors,…
Devon parents can weigh babies at the library
Parents and caregivers will be able to weigh their babies at local Devon libraries thanks to a new partnership between Libraries Unlimited and Devon Public Health Nursing. Starting Monday, February 21, free self-weighing facilities will be…
Ironic detail in Brisbane Airbnb’s ‘Bluey House’
Someone made an Air BNB based on Bluey's house and it's so specific we all want to live there.
The house is located in the heart of Brisbane, where the children's cartoon draws much of its inspiration from. It has 2 bedrooms, 3 beds and a…