About: Kylie Oliver

Tim leads strong foundation for change

Tim Diamond isn’t one to spend too much time dwelling on past achievements.

But the general manager of Cotton On Foundation has good...

Disability trailblazer wins small business honour

Barwon Heads entrepreneur and disability advocate Christine Smith has been named among the top 50 small business leaders in Australia. Christine, who owns the Great...

Get inspired and learn at Geelong Small Business Festival

Those starting or growing a business are being encouraged to take advantage of a range of free and low-cost events of offer at this...

Passion steers the way to successful venture

Surf Coast couple Sam and Jesse Jeffrey epitomise the dream of turning a shared passion into a thriving small business venture. The husband-and-wife duo has...

Helping young people rise up to new career

A desire to provide a better future for her family led 22-year-old Annie Battle to take part in the RISE apprenticeship program and it...

Celebrating a century of much-loved Archie

Portrait enthusiasts are in for something special this summer when the Geelong Gallery hosts the Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize exhibition. The...

Natalie’s teaching talents blossom online

Accomplished Surf Coast watercolour artist Natalie Martin continues to build a vibrant virtual community with the launch of a third online art course, Lessons...

School kids backyard business takes flight

Brother and sister duo Wilbur and Maisy Renney have no shortage of feathered friends. In fact, the entrepreneurial Surf Coast teenagers have channelled their fondness...

New brews flow at Blackmans

Lockdown might have slowed down many of us for a short time but not so for the busy crew at Blackman’s Brewery who have...

Sustainable startups invited to pitch ideas

A new event will give sustainable startups in the Surf Coast, Geelong and Bellarine regions a platform to pitch their ideas to potential investors. Ripple...

Luxe serve of sustainable style

Mark Philippoussis says it was his own frustration at being unable to find classic clothing which ticked all the boxes that led him to...

Collective kindness helps local charities

A giving circle fundraising effort by a leading Geelong charity needs just a handful of donors to get on board to achieve its goal...

Inspiring story of a true survivor

Ky Furneaux remembers wanting to be just like Robinson Crusoe when she grew up. There were “no Barbie doll princess dreams” like other girls...

Generosity spills over at Mt Duneed Estate

A GEELONG charity forced to cancel a major fundraising event at the last minute due to lockdown has been blown away by the...

Playing a part in a lifechanging legacy

The heartbroken uncle of a Geelong teenager tragically lost to suicide last year is channeling his grief into an inspiring new event which shines...

Wellbeing when working from home

Working from home certainly has its advantages but there can be downsides when it comes to being more sedentary which can have long-lasting adverse...

Pilot program a lifechanger for young mums

A DETERMINED group of women have taken their first major step towards establishing a much-needed support hub for young mums they hope to base...

Family thanks community for unwavering support

A FUNDRAISER set up for the family of a beloved Torquay father-of-two who died suddenly while on his regular mountain bike ride has triggered...

Readymade meals made locally with love

Kell Lowdon insists there is one ingredient she infuses into every homestyle premade meal she makes and that is “a whole lot of love”. Surrounded...

Call out for winter woollies

VINNIES is calling on the community to delve into their wardrobes and donate unwanted winter woollies to help keep everyone warm during the colder...

18th Amendment in mix for accolades

SUCCESS continues to flow for popular speakeasy-inspired bar The18th Amendment which is in the mix to win four awards at the 20th Annual Bartender...

Workspace365 celebrates official Torquay launch

A WEEK of events to encourage people to ‘come and try’ the new Workspace365 coworking space in Baines Crescent has been hailed a great...

Virtual celebration for Business Excellence Awards

THE Geelong Business Excellence Awards for 2021 will go virtual again and is shaping up to be an exciting experience live-streamed directly to thousands...

Surf Coast brand weaves its own success

If you ask fashion designer Caroline Teakle what ignited her deep love of design you can see her mind’s eye is immediately transported back...