June 27, 2026
Anglesea-inspired album explores the hidden tensions beneath the Surf Coast dream
FROM empty holiday homes to streets that sit dark for much of the year, folk singer-songwriter Leah Senior's latest album Pt. Roadknight draws on...
June 26, 2026
Why more investors are reconsidering SMSFs after the federal budget
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM For many Australian property investors the 2026-27 federal budget has caused some uncertainty. Between proposed changes to tax incentives, tighter lending...
June 26, 2026
Take a retirement living tour today
WITH only a handful of brand-new homes available in its final stages, Bellarine Lakes Country Club is encouraging prospective buyers to inspect its display...
June 26, 2026
How good has the World Cup been?
NOT only are we witnessing elite football in amazing stadiums, but Australians have scored an extremely viewer-friendly time-zone to watch it all unfold. It's little...
June 26, 2026
Three things the Hays Salary Guide is really telling Geelong business leaders
EVERY year the Hays Salary Guide lands and every year most of the commentary is a valuable indicator on what employees want. The more interesting...
June 26, 2026
Bellarine Peninsula’s residents deserve the best
FOR more than 40 years, Arcare has created extraordinary residences for Australia's extraordinary older people, with each residence built around luxury, community and an...
June 26, 2026
Community urged to give where you live in tax time appeal
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is calling on the community to help create real change and give where you live through its end...
June 26, 2026
Not every injury is ‘just bad luck’
A stumble on an uneven footpath. A fall at the local shopping centre. A car accident on the way to an appointment. A complication...
June 26, 2026
School holiday fun comes to the Bellarine Arts Centre
LOOKING for ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? The Bellarine Arts Centre has a fantastic lineup of family-friendly performances, packed with...
June 26, 2026
Why residents love Kithbrooke Park
AT Kithbrooke Park Country Club, independence isn't just a promise – it is a way of life. From the moment you arrive, you can feel...
June 26, 2026
“Give us your weirdest material” Duelling Pianos headed to Torquay
ONE of the stars of Duelling Pianos is challenging the Surf Coast community to try their hardest at "stumping them" with special song requests...
June 26, 2026
Looks good, does good: local home care provider raises funds for Foodlink
COUNTRY to Coast Home Care Services is calling on the community to get behind the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Foodlink initiative, a local program...
June 26, 2026
Proactive remote monitoring of elderly in 2026
MANY older Australians want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and technology is making that easier than ever before. From...
June 26, 2026
The family home and entering aged care
ONE common misunderstanding is that people must sell their home to pay for aged care. In reality, if there are enough savings or other assets...
June 26, 2026
From Pakenham to a new pace of life: finding home at Bellarine Springs
AFTER more than four decades in Melbourne's south-east – most recently 30 years in the same family home in Pakenham – this couple knew...
June 26, 2026
This is what rightsizing actually looks like
FOR many Australians over 55, rightsizing is a decision that has been put off more than once. The family home is too big, the upkeep...
June 26, 2026
Communication: the human connection
MOST people have sat in a public space and done some people watching. People waiting for coffee, waiting for a train, waiting in line...
June 26, 2026
Retiring in Point Lonsdale: a place for locals and those seeking a sea change
RETIREMENT means different things to different people, but in Point Lonsdale it often converges on a shared ideal: a slower, more intentional way of...
June 26, 2026
Caught in the middle?
IF you're currently raising children, managing a career and losing sleep over an ageing parent's wellbeing, you know exactly what it means to be stretched thin. Finding quality...
June 26, 2026
Making Lives Better in Ballarat
AT Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Ballarat, our purpose is simple: Making Lives Better. We believe everyone deserves to live independently, comfortably, and...
June 25, 2026
Repeat waste burning lands Lara man fine
A Lara man has been fined after allegedly burning industrial waste on a Gheringhap property just an hour after EPA Victoria officers warned him...
June 25, 2026
Warm up with Ballarat’s Hot Choc Showdown…
Get ready to treat yourself this winter, with Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown returning for the 2026 Ballarat Winter Festival, inviting locals and visitors to...
June 24, 2026
The simple way to protect home comfort year-round
Enjoy 15% off servicing with Climatic Air Conditioning A professional clean and service can improve your home's air quality, help extend the life of your...
June 21, 2026
Fatal stabbing sparks homicide investigation
A man has died after a stabbing in Norlane on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Alkira Avenue at about 12.40pm following reports of an...
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