Navigating life changes
WIGHTONS Lawyers is dedicated to guiding clients through some of life's most significant transitions whether buying or selling a property, starting a business, navigating...
Striving for continued excellence
RENEE Reynolds, director of Jellis Craig Geelong, was always destined to be a business owner. Both parents had their own business in Geelong and Renee's...
A spotlight on the female leaders at HarvestHR
PROVIDING expertise on the economy, employment landscape and latest HR trends is what Maree Herath and Arzoo Thakur do. Maree's journey from being the daughter...
Passion for perfection
GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...
The woman changing the future of Australian home building
IN an industry long dominated by men, Jessica Farrell is proving that leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence are what truly define success. As...
New masterclass aims to transform food systems
FARM My School will host regenerative farming pioneer and educator Dan Kittredge next month, for the local launch of a world-first masterclass aimed at...
A bright future
AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...
Structural issues force immediate closure of North Geelong waste facility
SAFETY concerns have led to the immediate closure of a North Geelong waste facility. In a statement issued on Wednesday (March 5) evening, City of...
Geelong’s environmental strategy: Progress report shows 94% of goals on track
THE City of Greater Geelong has released a report detailing its progress since the council adopted a 10-year environmental strategy in 2020. At its meeting...
Public consultation to begin on proposed Ocean Grove land sale
THE City of Greater Geelong is considering the sale of two council-owned sites in Ocean Grove. At its February meeting earlier this week, the council...
Barwon Heads community rallies to support volunteer firefighters
REPRESENTATIVES from the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, and the Barwon Heads cricket and football clubs gathered last weekend to deliver a $1,500...
St Leonards author explores masculinity and fatherhood in debut novel
ST LEONARDS author and youth worker Zeb Granger has self-published his debut fantasy novel, an epic story tackling fatherhood and mental health that he...
Finding life’s vintage: A journey from finance to wine-making
When John White was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at the age of 51, his wife asked him a simple question that proved to...
Diverse events mark IWD on Bellarine
THE Bellarine Peninsula will mark International Women's Day on March 8 with a wide range of events inspiring the community to "march forward" together...
Purple poppies and paws: Portarlington remembers service animals
DOGS of all sizes and breeds joined with members of the community on Sunday for a special commemorative walk honouring the deeds and sacrifices...
Bellarine Link draws mixed response from Corangamite candidates
THE City of Greater Geelong's calls last week for all candidates running in Corangamite in the coming federal election to commit funding to the...
Joyful crowd embraces Festival of Colours in new location
OCEAN Grove Park exploded in a sea of colour last Sunday, as the community gathered for the annual Festival of Colours. The event, which is...
Clare Reilly to take on epic Munda Biddi challenge
PORTARLINGTON resident and multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate Clare Reilly is on a mission to show the world that living with a disability doesn't define...
Queenscliff fisheries station faces closure in proposed workforce restructure
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has proposed a significant restructure to its operations that could see its station in Queenscliff close and the size...
$573m pledge to improve women’s health
THE Albanese Government has pledged a $573 million funding boost to improve women's access to long-term contraceptives, menopause support and endometriosis and pelvic pain...
Workshops offer creative haven for people with endometriosis
BELMONT resident and creative Rachel Bishop was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2021, at the age of 36. The diagnosis only came after she suffered severe...
Heel prick test expanded for newborns
Victoria's newborn bloodspot screening program, commonly referred to as the heel prick test, has expanded to include testing for galactosaemia. A rare genetic condition, galactosaemia...
Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision
Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...
Purple Poppy Walk debuts in Portarlington
THE Bellarine community and their four-legged friends will gather at Portarlington's Henderson Reserve ahead of National Day for War Animals this weekend to honour...