New grants target inclusive sport roles
APPLICATIONS are open for a new program designed to increase opportunities for regional Victorians living with a disability to join the sport and recreation...
Program aims to further female farming figures
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Victorian Rural Women's Network 2025-2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program. The program is an initiative formulated to help more women...
Going dry in February to back Lifeline
CRISIS support and suicide prevention service Lifeline has been announced as the sole beneficiary of Febfast 2026, an initiative that challenges participants to go...
Town by Town Snapshot: St Leonards
THE size of St Leonards is approximately 28.5sqkm. It has 13 parks covering nearly 9.9 per cent of the total area. The population of St...
Coastal acreage living at its finest: 3 Lehmann Court, Torquay
PERFECTLY positioned just minutes from Torquay's iconic beaches, schools, sporting reserves and everyday conveniences, this beautifully custom-built residence delivers a rare fusion of coastal...
Effortless coastal living just steps from the bay: 1/8 Manning Street, St Leonards
PERFECTLY positioned a mere 200m to the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay and only 500m to the vibrant St Leonards township, this solid...
Coastal-inspired home enjoying north aspect
EVERYTHING about this property feels perfectly considered. Immaculately presented, this three-bedroom home with a dedicated office showcases refined design elements throughout, setting it apart...
Seeking the missing link
WITH 2026 under way, I'm hitting the road to advocate for crucial infrastructure upgrades for Deakin Ward and its surrounds. First and foremost is a...
Discover your next adventure at the Travel & Cruise World Expo!
GEELONG Travel's highly anticipated Travel & Cruise World Expo returns to Geelong on Sunday 1 February at GMHBA Stadium. The event promises a day packed...
The hidden cost of staying put and why many over-55s are rethinking their home in 2026
ACROSS Australia, many over-55s are discovering a confronting truth: the most expensive place to live is often the home they already own. While conversations about...
The planet called – it wants your cans back
THE Surf Coast and Armstrong Creek are regions worth caring for, and Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and West Zone operator TOMRA Cleanaway...
Geelong and Portarlington short cruises this weekend: kids go free
THERE'S no better way to enjoy the Australia Day long weekend than getting out on the water, and this year Port Phillip Ferries is...
Knitting for a purpose in Torquay
A TALENTED group of residents from VMCH Star of the Sea Aged Care Residence in Torquay are putting their hands together to make a...
An ocean under renewed threat
ONCE again, coastal communities across Victoria and Tasmania are being asked to protect the same ocean they fought so hard to save, as if...
A people-first agency takes root on the Surf Coast
MOONAH Real Estate may be a relatively new name along the Surf Coast, but in just over a year the boutique agency has carved...
A new year is the perfect opportunity to rethink how you manage your money
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM A NEW year is the perfect opportunity to rethink how you manage your money. Some fresh money habits in 2026 are...
How a simple run helped a Geelong mum find joy again
JENNADENE Ryan didn't set out to become a runner. The Geelong tattoo artist and mum of three laced up for her first run about six...
Community invited to soak up Surf Coast Classic as it moves up a gear – and get a selfie with Cadel
THE world's best cyclists will whizz along the coast and through the hinterland in the Surf Coast Classic, and the community can get close...
Safety takes the lead at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Road safety is in the spotlight this summer as Geelong and the Bellarine host the TAC People's Ride as part of the Cadel Evans...
