About: Kylie Oliver
May 27, 2021
Generosity wins the day at Torquay Cup
The sun shone down on revellers and punters at the ninth annual running of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup in what proved to...
May 26, 2021
Struggling customers urged to seek help
HELP is at hand for local customers experiencing ongoing hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a pioneering partnership between leading local businesses...
May 23, 2021
Liz steps up for cancer walk
LIZ Sherrey had a very personal reason to join her fellow Lifestyle Communities Mount Duneed homeowners for her first Mother’s Day Classic Walk. The part-time...
May 23, 2021
Deakin graduate on winning pink pond team
A DEAKIN Geelong graduate is part of the successful team whose vision to create a large pink pond in the heart of Melbourne has...
May 21, 2021
Samesyn a true seaside gem
If you look closely at Samesyn’s autumn menu, you will spy a snack called “cuttlefish cracker with mussel dip dip and finger lime”. The “dip...
May 20, 2021
Tahnee does a bucketload of good
TAHNEE Parsons is passionate about giving back to her community and making a difference as a volunteer with the Salvos. The 22-year-old from Clifton Springs...
May 20, 2021
Youth mental health program launches
A NEW service aimed at improving education and employment outcomes for young people suffering with mental ill-health has been established in Corio. The Individual Placement...
May 17, 2021
Entries open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards which will feature 20 categories celebrating small, medium and large businesses across all industries. The...
May 13, 2021
Sweet music returns to Geelong streets
A FREE music festival aimed at celebrating female musicians will make a welcome return to the streets of Central Geelong later this month. Sweetfest is...
May 13, 2021
Something special brewing at Sou’West
A VISION two years in the making has come to fruition with the opening of the Sou’West Brewery in Torquay. The architecturally-designed venue has capacity...
May 11, 2021
Leaders have big plans for Read the Play
FOR more than a decade Read the Play has been making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people through its innovative...
May 6, 2021
Lions put generous wheels in motion
DEDICATED members of the Lions Club of Corio Norlane are making a difference throughout the Geelong community thanks to a trio of programs which...
May 6, 2021
Fate guides Alex to dream role
GEELONG model and self-confessed animal lover Alex Hecker has landed her dream job working with the clever puppies at Guide Dogs Victoria. Alex, a former...
May 6, 2021
Cellarbrations Portarlington’s grand opening
A DEDICATION to outstanding customer service, community support and the local wine industry shines through at the newly opened Cellarbrations Portarlington. Owner Sukoon Bedi is...
May 6, 2021
Kids have power to reward their superheroes
PRIMARY school students across the region now have been given the power to nominate an unsung hero in the community for a Bethany Superhero...
April 29, 2021
Riding the wave of surfing sisterhood
Picture this. It is zero degrees on a dark wintry morning as a group of wetsuit-clad women gather on the sand at Point Roadknight. There’s...
April 22, 2021
Rebecca feels ready to take on the world
OCEAN Grove beauty Rebecca Watson is feeling on top of the world this week after being named a state finalist in Miss World Australia. The...
April 22, 2021
Pouring talent and heart
Torquay creative Eliza Francombe is forever adding strings to her bow. Photographer, graphic designer, artist, stylist, businesswoman and mother are among her multiple roles. Then there...
April 22, 2021
Samuel Johnson returns for Mother’s Day fundraiser
MUCH-LOVED actor and breast cancer crusader Samuel Johnson will return to his old stomping ground tomorrow when he arrives in Geelong for a three-day...
April 22, 2021
Retro skate trend
A new Bellbrae-based roller skating school is bringing back the joy of a favourite pastime for another generation to enjoy. Surf Coast Roller Skaters started...
April 15, 2021
In their heart
Em Trigger’s face breaks into a beaming smile when describing why she loves being part of an all abilities singing group. “I have a passion...
April 15, 2021
Audrey’s art is at top of the class
AIREYS Inlet teenager Audrey Morgan has been honoured with seeing her artwork take pride of place in Melbourne’s Ian Potter Centre as part of...
April 15, 2021
Geelong Arts Centre launches stellar new winter season
ARTS lovers gathered at the Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) to celebrate the launch of the 2021 Winter Escape Season. GAC chief executive officer and creative...
April 8, 2021
Human Nature gets ready for a return to the Geelong stage
Popular Aussie pop vocal group Human Nature has announced it will bring its new show to Geelong as part of a bespoke concert tour...
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