The mental health benefits of green spaces
"PUBLIC green spaces offer a different kind of mental health benefit – they connect us to the broader community and create a shared experience...
Helping Australians build a smarter energy future
FUTURE NRG is helping Australians take control of their energy future through smart, practical and affordable renewable energy solutions. As energy prices continue to rise...
Post budget blues hit property market
THE reaction to the federal budget across our local property sector has been instant and stark. I have spent a few days ringing around...
Is your heating ready for Geelong’s cold snap?
WITH the coldest nights of 2026 so far set to sweep southeastern Australia, Geelong residents know all too well what a bitter winter along...
The career path worth considering
THE Gordon is inviting locals to explore career pathways and connect directly with industry at its Apprenticeship and Traineeship Forum. Held in collaboration with Skilling...
Your complete bulk billing healthcare hub
FINDING a medical centre that combines expert care, modern convenience and a genuinely welcoming environment can be a challenge. Fortunately, TLC Medical Centres in...
No easy road to the World Cup
ONE of the most challenging periods ahead of any major tournament isn't always the matches themselves, it's the uncertainty beforehand. For weeks leading into the...
Stockland launches second Halcyon community in Geelong region as demand grows
STOCKLAND has launched Halcyon Greenhaven, its second over-55s community, in Armstrong Creek, as more Australians over the age of 55 relocate to Geelong in...
Crafted for the way you live
IN a world of mass production, supporting local businesses and Australian manufacturers is more important than ever. Livingetc works with Melbourne makers who share a...
Geelong listeners are choosing local
LOCAL radio is growing in Geelong, with K rock 95.5 and bay 93.9 surpassing 50 per cent audience reach while also claiming national honours...
Why the best architectural homes begin long before design
ACROSS Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine, Cooper & Blake Architecture has noticed a shift in how people approach their homes. Rather than rushing into...
The martians are coming – to Torquay
THE Torquay Theatre Troupe invites audiences to step back in time this June to one of the most infamous nights in broadcasting history. It's Halloween...
Small businesses urged to prepare for payday super shift as cash flow pressures loom
FROM 1 July, Australian employers will face one of the most significant changes to superannuation compliance in decades. Under the new payday super rules, superannuation...
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...
Tacos, tequila and good times
IN the heart of the Federal Mills precinct, MexiCams Restaurant & Fiesta delivers an energetic dining and entertainment experience where authentic Mexican flavours, immersive...
A feast for the senses arrives in Aireys Inlet
THE inaugural SENSE-ational Aireys festival is starting today, Friday 29 May, and will run through five weekends until Sunday 28 June. The festival boasts a...
Raising the bar in Greater Geelong’s retail property market
COMMERCIAL property group Neim has expanded into Geelong, opening a new office in Newtown to better support one of Victoria's fastest-growing regions. For founder Arton...
Ballarat Winter Festival returns this June to warm up the school holidays
THE Ballarat Winter Festival is back from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 19 July to transform the region into Victoria's very own Christmas in...
Discover luxury living at Bellarine Lakes
DON'T miss a rare opportunity to tour Bellarine Lakes Country Club on Friday 5 June at either 10.30am or 1pm. RSVP is essential, so...
Young Cats fan lights up GMHBA Stadium
SIMONDS Homes has helped bring a young fan's imagination to life at GMHBA Stadium, continuing its partnership with the Geelong Cats through a once-in-a-lifetime...
Students go incognito at national art show
STUDENTS at The Gordon are taking part in Australia's biggest and most inclusive art sale. The Incognito Art Show is a not-for-profit art sale supporting...
Bringing real, accessible psychological support to the Bellarine
MENTAL health support shouldn't feel out of reach – yet for many people across the Bellarine, it still does. Long waitlists, uncertainty about where to...
Building safer workplaces through teaching
FOR Chris Jones, professional growth has always been grounded in practical experience. After more than two decades working across industry, he reached a point where...
Around the greens
JUNIOR golfers, strong stableford scoring and fog-affected mornings featured across another busy week of competition at Curlewis, The Sands, Anglesea and Torquay. Curlewis hosted a...
