Young talent time: Surfing siblings receive Rising Star honour
CHARLIE and Delilah Chisholm recall being on the surfboard with their mum Angela as one of their earliest memories. As the Torquay siblings have grown,...
Artist collaboration drives new Bells look
RIP Curl has partnered with Melbourne artist Amy Jean to deliver a bold new merchandise range for the 2026 Rip Curl Pro at Bells...
A simple and cost-effective way for small and medium businesses to hire employees and comply with Modern Awards
SINCE the implementation of Modern Awards in 2010, they have received many updates and changes. As a result, awards are complex and can be...
One of the Bellarine’s last opportunities
WHERE the Bellarine Peninsula meets the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, Point Lonsdale has long been one of Victoria's most quietly coveted coastal towns. With...
What the ending of secret sale prices means for Victorian home buyers
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM For years, a portion of Australian residential property transactions have been reported without publicly disclosed sale prices. These "withheld" or "undisclosed" results...
Hunt for clean snacks leads to booming jerky community
FROM free samples to over 200 stockists, Daniel Hudson never imagined the free jerky he gave to his customers would become a serious business. With...
Service your heater before winter hits
AS the cooler months approach, many households and businesses are preparing to switch their systems from cooling to heating. But waiting until the first...
The search for Australia’s football identity
WATCHING the Matildas fall agonisingly short in the final of the Asian Cup was a proud moment, but one filled equally with admiration and...
Geelong Travel’s Stuart Coffield unveils one-off Ghan rail charter from Darwin to Geelong
A RARE rail journey across the heart of Australia is being offered to local travellers, with Geelong Travel director Stuart Coffield unveiling a one-off...
A vision for financial empowerment
IN the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, Kista Finance stands as a beacon of integrity, strategic insight, and client-focused financial services. Founded and led by...
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Home lifts improving accessibility in Surf Coast homes
Across the Surf Coast, including Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet, multi-level homes are common, often designed to maximise views and natural light....
The surfing story starts here: Inside the Australian National Surfing Museum
WHETHER you're a seasoned surfer, a curious history enthusiast or simply looking for an engaging day out, the Australian National Surfing Museum is a...
Aled Jones reflects on four decades in intimate Australian tour
ADAM CARSWELL WORLD-renowned Welsh singer Aled Jones will return to Australia this month for his eighth national tour, bringing an intimate new show that blends...
Madeleine West shares stories of courage and connection at Give Geelong Breakfast
ABOUT 250 locals were up bright and early to join the Give Where You Live Foundation's 2026 Give Geelong Breakfast for a celebration of...
School holiday fun at the Bellarine Arts Centre
THE Bellarine Arts Centre, formerly The Potato Shed, continues its exciting new chapter following a recent refresh. It is, of course, still the same wonderful...
One-stop healthcare at The Cottage Medical Centre
THE Cottage Medical Centre, operating since 2009, is located at 222 Torquay Road, Grovedale. It forms part of the Geelong Medical and Health Group and...
Building the future, one apprentice at a time
FOR Golightly Constructions director Matt Golightly, quality craftsmanship starts with quality training. For more than a decade, Matt has been creating bespoke, high-end homes across...
A space to move and slow down in Torquay
AFTER six years of building a down-to-earth and inclusive yoga community in central Geelong, Good Folk Yoga has recently opened the doors to its...
Six months in: four things I’ve learned about first home buyers
SERINA GRAY Mortgage Broker, Tribe Financial In my first six months working in the finance industry as a young female mortgage broker, I've had the opportunity...
Why strong business communities matter more than ever
ECONOMIC conditions shift quickly. Wars start, without an end date. Policy settings can change overnight. Technology is reshaping entire industries. Trust in institutions has...
Give Geelong Appeal raises almost $100,000 to fund grants for local community organisations
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is extremely thankful for the support of the Geelong community for generously getting behind its 2026 Give Geelong...
