Last weekend of the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition
SPRING is in the air. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the scent of roses is everywhere. Yes, it is time to...
Nightjar Festival drops lineup
THE Nightjar Festival will bring Torquay to life this summer as it returns to the Surf Coast with musicians, artisan stalls, children's entertainment and...
Modern and comfortable homes at Lions Village Torquay
Lions Village Torquay is ready to welcome over 55s to the boutique retirement village, with several units available there's never been a better time...
Sole Trader Or Small Business? Exploring The Benefits & Differences
Are you considering whether you want to operate as a sole trader, or maybe start a small...
Seeing is believing as the Polar Express arrives
THE magic of Christmas is coming alive on the Bellarine as the Polar Express Train Ride returns to Queenscliff. Pulling into town later this month,...
2025 AFL fixture unveiled
Lush Lawns for Life’s Best Moments
WHETHER it's backyard cricket, a family barbecue, or an impromptu soccer match, the best moments are often shared on a lush, green lawn. However, as...
What does colour mean to you?
At Livingetc, colour is not just visually appealing but a powerful way to infuse emotion into a living space. It's a way to personalise the...
Catch Lucky and RV on tour!
LUCKY Starr and Rodney Vincent are Australian music industry stalwarts. Age has not wearied them, or as Vincent says, "We're not here for a long...
A show of life and legacy
THE impact of a defining local Indigenous artist on First Nations creativity is on show for all to see at the Art Gallery of...
Ballarat’s Big Thrift Market: A fresh take on second-hand and vintage finds…
BALLARAT'S first-ever Big Thrift Market is shaping up to be an exciting event, celebrating second-hand clothing, vintage treasures, and local talent. Taking place from 2pm...
Keeping fathers in mind this Remembrance Day
THE 2024 Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Committee Remembrance Day service at the Arch on Monday 11 November will have a focus on recognising...
CresFest announces line-up for 2025, takes home another award!
Following a now established tradition of turning the event over to dancing in the streets, CresFest 2025 will bring Ghanaian drummers and dancers to...
$15 million relief fund announced for regional news publishers
THE Federal Government has announced a $15 million relief fund to support regional and community news organisations after extensive lobbying from Country Press Australia...
Full digital edition, October 18
Entrepreneurship starts at The Gordon
GEELONG business owners Sarah Gross and Cass Mackenzie both began their journey into graphic design and entrepreneurship at The Gordon. The award-winning design agency, Storyfolk,...
City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Kalyan Velagala
Delacombe Ward Kalyan Velagala Occupation: IT Consultant - working for wealth management firm managing superannuation. Resides: Ballarat How long have you lived in your council? Around a year...
City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Sebastian Borys
Delacombe Ward Sebastian Borys Occupation: Sales and Business Development. Resides: Delacombe. How long have you lived in your council/ward?: Lived in Ballarat all my life, moving from Ballarat...
City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Tom Madden
Delacombe Ward Tom Madden Occupation: Regional Development Coordinator. Resides: Delacombe How long have you lived in your ward? Approximately two years. Community involvement: Deputy Chair of the WestVic Academy...
City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Tracey HARGREAVES
Delacombe Ward Tracey Hargreaves Occupation: High School Teacher, Yoga Studio Owner. Resides: Winter Valley, Ballarat. How long have you lived in your council/ward?: I've lived in Ballarat for most...
City of Ballarat, Golden Point, Mark Harris
Golden Point Mark Harris Occupation: Emergency room doctor. Resides: I live in Golden Point. How long have you lived in your ward? I have lived most of my...
City of Ballarat, Wendouree, Kristen Jus
CITY OF BALLARAT Wendouree Ward Kristen Justin Occupation: I have previously worked as a Secondary School Science and Maths Teacher in Ballarat, but I now work at...
City of Ballarat, Sebastopol, Colin Muir
CITY OF BALLARAT Sebastopol Ward Colin Muir Occupation: I am employed by the National Tertiary Education Union, based at Federation University. Resides: Sebastopol. How long have you lived in your ward?: I...
City of Ballarat, Sebastopol, Des Hudson
CITY OF BALLARAT Sebastopol Ward Des Hudson Occupation: Youth Officer - Victoria Police. Resides: Winter Valley. How long have you lived in your council/ward?: Have lived a majority of my life in...