Geelong Travel earns top honours for luxury cruise travel
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised among the leading agencies in Australia after a standout year helping travellers book luxury cruise experiences. Geelong Travel,...
Game on: next generation of football stars invited to hone their skills
AN April school holiday development camp will give young footballers across Geelong and the Surf Coast a chance to sharpen their skills. Run by Coerver...
Rescue operation unfolds at Point Addis
A woman has been rescued after falling from the cliff face at Point Addis on Thursday.
Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism
THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...
Police investigate car found in Portarlington bay
Portarlington residents were greeted by an unusual sight on Sunday morning...
Stuart Coffield-led Geelong Travel crowned nation’s best
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised as the best in the country after a standout year delivering premium touring experiences. Geelong Travel, led by...
Bellarine Open Day showcases coastal retirement living
KEYTON is inviting the local community to explore the best of over-55s coastal living with the Bellarine Open Day, featuring Windsor Park and Abervale...
Ocean Grove author spins wild orangutan tale
SIBLING squabbles take a wild turn in Ocean Grove author Heather Gallagher's new children's novel My Brother, The Orangutan. The story, which Gallagher will launch...
Music fundraiser to support Auslan learning
A Geelong father has organised a community fundraiser this weekend inspired by his three-year-old daughter, who uses Auslan as she navigates complex health challenges. The...
Roaming cats targeted in new discount scheme
CAT owners who commit to keeping their pets contained at all times will be rewarded with at least 50 per cent off their annual...
Volunteers vow to keep relief centre alive
AN emergency relief centre in Grovedale that was due to close today (Friday 6 March) has been granted a last-minute lifeline, allowing the service...
Lorne needs you: traders seek lifeline after disasters
IT was meant to be the busiest time of the year. Instead, for many Lorne businesses, January became a month of cancellations, confusion and...
Making grocery shopping affordable and accessible
DUSTY'S Bulk Foods has grown into one of the Surf Coast's most values driven retail spaces and is a powerful example of women leading...
The quiet strength behind Bellevue Dry Cleaners
IN an era where fast fashion and convenience often overshadow craftsmanship, Bellevue Dry Cleaners stands as a reminder that care, consistency and community still...
Raising the standard in real estate
GOLD Property is a distinguished, female-led real estate agency delivering an elevated, client-first service across the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong region. Founded by...
Supporting business owners through smarter finance decisions
FOR business owners, securing finance is rarely a straightforward process. Income structures vary, lender policies differ significantly and the time needed to navigate options...
Celebrating the women leading real estate across Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet
ALONG Victoria's iconic coastline, generosity and connection shape the way communities grow, and the women of Great Ocean Road Real Estate embody this year's...
A calmer, fume-free approach to modern hair care
FOR Evie Rauber, hair has never been about fast transformations or chasing trends. With over a decade in the industry, her philosophy has always...
Moore than accountants: meet the duo redefining advisory excellence
COLLABORATION drives client success and leadership at Moore Australia. Jamie Arrington, senior manager in business advisory, and Brittany Bell, manager in self-managed super funds...
Two women, one approach:real estate with care
BETWEEN them, Kellie Papworth and Olivia Swann bring more than two decades of real estate experience on the Surf Coast. While their results are well...
Neon evolution: why high performance environments are reshaping the commercial landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise. They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" –...
A vision in full colour
ARTISANS of Australia in Curlewis is a thriving creative destination on the Bellarine Peninsula, built on founder Helen Meikle's belief that art should be...
Raising the bar in beauty
EMMA McFarlane, director of Blush Group, has achieved incredible success with her third salon opening and has no plans yet for slowing down. Blush Bar...
From healthcare to healing: why digestive health can’t be ignored
ASH Noble's career in healthcare spans more than 20 years, though it hasn't followed a straight line. She began as a registered nurse, driven by...
