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Celebrating 19 years with Great Ocean Properties
Mim Atkinson migrated to Australia from Holland with her family in 1969. One of six children, communication and negotiation were learnt at an early age...
Firm focuses on removing barriers to support women to achieve career success
Coulter Legal is incredibly proud of their focus on gender equity and support of women in business. The firm was recently recognised in the Business...
Unique collection blends colour and shapes with a touch of wildlife
Heylie Morris is best known for her colourful Australian wildlife paintings, incorporating acrylics and oils into her work as she dances the line between abstract...
Look good and feel good with SMP
Coastline SMP wants to help men and women regain their confidence. The warehouse-style studio in Portarlington has been operating for a year, and specialises in...
Senator proud to follow her mother’s footsteps and stand up for Victorians
BY SARAH HENDERSON Victorian Senator It is an honour to represent the people of Victoria as a senator in the Australian Parliament. Whether it's standing up for...
Create a better business environment with Just Add Colour
Jan Juc local and game changing business executive Lyndelle Zuccolin is the founder and managing director of strategic management consultancy, Just Add Colour. She is...
Monday Distillery: proof of what’s possible with an idea and passion
Samantha Manning, founder of Monday Distillery and Lunae Sparkling drinks, has always had a passion for the drinks industry, especially when it comes to...
Stylist’s secret for success: authenticity, passion and hard work
Julia Green is one of Australia's leading and most published interior stylists, known primarily for her love of colour. Styling and writing for many of...
Leading the way
As one half of the leadership team at Wightons Lawyers, Justine Finlay and Susan Fridey share a passion for mentoring young team members and...
Creating connections through feeding support and speech pathology
Meet Mia, a speech pathologist with a special interest in infant feeding. Speech pathologists can work in different settings including schools, hospitals, and at home. They...
Award winning business focuses on customer service and curated selection
Retail is in Tonia Tribe's blood. Tonia's mum, Patricia, opened her first boutique when Tonia was three years old. "She was so good at it that...
A sense of belonging
When you find an organisation that ticks all the boxes, you stay. And Sarita Chaudhary, senior care manager at Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Community, Nangatta in...
Creating a space to unwind, learn, grow and heal at Deśa Retreat
Emma Flick dreamt of creating a boutique retreat for 20 years. She wanted to create a place where people could come to rest and recalibrate...
Photography focused on sharing women’s brilliance with the world
Leslie Carvitto has been taking photos for as long as she can remember, but she never anticipated making a career out of it. After graduating...
Print perfectionist
Melanie Swan has been fortunate enough to work and raise her family in the town she has called home for the past 20 years. Arriving...
Wines with quality, community and purpose at its heart
Sixteen years after launching the first vintage of BAIE Wines, Nadine Kuc looks back at what a wonderful wild ride the venture has been. Together...
Learn gymnastics in a positive supportive and fun environment in Torquay
After a lot of hard work and years of planning, the doors to locally-owned and operated Surf Coast Gymnastics have opened and the team...
Education key to keeping children and young people safe
Debbie Boyse developed Child Safe Strategies in 2016 with a goal to support organisations, clubs, parents, and carers to learn more about child abuse...
Picnic packages and hampers prove the right mix
After a career in hospitality, marketing and events, Lynda Lister is the proud founder of The Surfcoast Picnic Co, which two years on is...
A boutique agency focusing on a personalised approach
Robyn Dodd and Melissa O'Driscoll of Robyn Dodd Real Estate are supporting hundreds of clients throughout their buying, selling and rental journeys. "We simply love...
Curated catering by experienced professionals
When Mandy Woolley saw the opportunity to purchase a business in November 2021, she and her partner Nick Kelly jumped at it. "We knew that...
Communicating authenticity for business’ success
With PR and communications experience spanning 13 years in both Australia and the UK, Courtney Smith brings passion and experience to every client that...
Soulful Living offers a fresh approach to real estate on the Surf Coast
With more than 30 years' experience in sales and management, Kellie Saddington's renewed approach to Soulful Living has enabled her to deliver a uniquely...