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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.

Geelong Small Business Festival – connecting businesses in 2020

ONE of Australia’s best-known digital entrepreneurs Mia Freedman has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2020 Geelong Small Business Festival. The free event...

Councillor Column: Cr Jim Mason from the City of Greater Geelong, August 20

WE are now two weeks into this second period of stage three restrictions, and our Greater Geelong community is again showing its dedication to...

How to handle hayfever

WITH DIRECT CHEMIST OUTLET

Runny, itchy nose? Sneezing? Itchy, watery eyes?

Armstrong Real Estate’s June market update

This month we waved goodbye to another financial year.

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, July 30

WE HAVE been helping our businesses stay COVID-safe by providing local shopkeepers with a sticker pack containing State Government-approved signage and documentation to place...

Tennis In Geelong: Midweek tennis fires up

The midweek ladies tennis competition started a new season on Tuesday, July 14, with quite reduced numbers, due to the extraordinary circumstances that we...

TLC turns to technology to fight COVID-19

In the fight against COVID-19, TLC Healthcare has implemented several new initiatives to minimise its impact. Recently, it has turned to a mix of...

Resilient students connect with nature at home

MANY students forge a connection to nature when they are outdoors in the natural environment using their senses. Local not-for-profit organisation Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN)...

Open Day for over 50’s boutique style retirement living

WITH KENSINGTON RETIREMENT VILLAGE THIS boutique Village comprises 71 modern, stylish and spacious brick homes comprising of two and three bedrooms with single and double...

HomeBuilder grant assisting investors to get a foot in the door

WITH PROPERTY OWNERS

The HomeBuilder grant, recently introduced as part of the federal government’s economic response to COVID-19, is an initiative aimed to stimulate our...

Councillor Column: Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong, July 23

Grants now open With everything our community has gone through these past months, there’s no doubt we are in need of a bit of a...

Fardy Facts: The facts about face masks

Hi I am Sarah Fardy - your Surf Coast resident scientist!

Mayor’s Column: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, July 16

IT’S BEEN great to see the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse getting a lick of paint lately thanks to works being carried out by the Victorian...

Tennis In Geelong: Tennis resumes

TENNIS Geelong’s winter tennis competition finally got going on Saturday, July 11, after a long period of uncertainly as to whether it would actually...

Councillor Column: Ron Nelson from the City of Greater Geelong, July 9

Recovery WITH the spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne recently, I’ll admit it can be difficult at times to keep morale up and continue looking...

Councillor Column: Jim Mason from the City of Greater Geelong, July 9

Supporting our community through COVID-19 THE COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a severe health and financial impact in Victoria. The recent spike in case numbers means...