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Skin cancer with Heroes Home Doctor

Heading into summer we are all aware of skin cancers. Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia with our incidence of skin...

Cancer study: Patients want end-of-life discussion to plan care

New Australian research shows that most people with cancer and those who support them want to discuss end-of-life care, but these important advance care...

Little Athletics on track to return

JUNIOR athletes can finally come back to the running track, after months of closures and lockdowns. The Geelong Little Athletics and Corio Little Athletics clubs...

Upgrade your Point of view

Relax, entertain and take in the beautiful surroundings of The Point Luxury Townhomes. Completed and ready to move in, one of these luxury waterfront...

Bisinella releases first stage

Land in the first stage of Lara Lakes Estate – Bisinella Developments’ new 520-lot residential estate – has just been released. Land in Stage 1A...

Four ways to explore Echuca Moama

LOCATED an easy three hours’ drive from Geelong on the famous Murray River, visitors to Echuca Moama are spoilt for choice when it comes...

Changes during election period

The next few Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor's Columns will look a little different – that's because we're entering the election period, also known as...

Councillor Column: Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong, September 17

I WANT to start this column by extending Council’s heartfelt condolences to the family of two-year old Anna Greaney who was last week laid...

Builder announced for $128 million redevelopment

GEELONG and district tradespeople will take centre stage in the next phase of the transformation of the Geelong Arts Centre. The Little Malop Street site...

Help shape reserve’s master plan

COMMUNITY feedback will help guide the management of Ocean Grove's Blue Waters Lake Reserve over the next decade as the City of Greater Geelong...

Carving out spaces to adapt to a new normal

WITH SURFCOAST PROPERTY STYLIST JACKIE ZULLIGER It was in March of this year when, on an onsite inspection in Winchelsea, I walked in and saw...

Reflecting on the Borough’s past 12 months

With the Council caretaker period and elections approaching soon, I thought I would utilise the final Mayor's Column of this Council term to reflect...

Small town has big heart

PORTARLINGTON'S big-hearted community has rallied to show support for the family of two-year-old Anna Greaney, who tragically died last week. Anna Greaney drowned after falling...

Mayor’s Column: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, September 10

WITH the Council caretaker period and elections approaching soon, I thought I would use the final Mayor’s Column of this Council term to reflect...

Mayor’s Column: Cr Stephanie Asher from the City of Greater Geelong, September 3

Clarification for better communication AS A RELATIVELY small person, being average female height and on the runty side of body size, I don’t have a...

Enjoy award-winning wines from local producer

Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium award-winning cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans...

XTM’s miracle Merino masks

Face masks are the new re-usable shopping bag during the coronavirus lockdown, and interest is spiking in re-usable and sustainable facewear and neckwear.

What a year it has been so far

At the behest of the pandemic, so many individuals, businesses and industries have been hugely affected, but thankfully the property market has fared very...

Mayor’s Column: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, August 27

THE Geelong Small Business Festival returns this year for its tenth edition, although this time around it looks a little different. Due to the current...

The fastest way to yes

After the first lockdown, the banks have been inundated with applications - refinances and purchases alike. And now there’s a backlog as their staff...

How to negotiate better mortgage rates during a pandemic

WITH REALESTATEVIEW.COM.AU

Wages growth has stagnated and unemployment is historically high, but cash-strapped households can stretch their money a little further by slashing their mortgage...

Think you’ve got what it takes? Kieser Torquay is searching for the next up and coming surfer

KIESER Torquay, in conjunction with Surfing Victoria is on the lookout for someone who has a passion for surfing and wants to share...

A new lifestyle to counter isolation in Mount Duneed

ONE reflection shared throughout COVID-19 lockdown is that we humans are truly social beings. We’re missing coffee (or wine!) catch-ups with the girls, live footy...

LifeChanger: Connection

WITH SCOTT WATTERS

There are 7.4 billion people on the planet and every one is unique.