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Volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions

VICTORIA'S volunteers have been honoured at the 2024 Volunteering Awards, celebrating their dedication to communities across the state. Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence...

Grants open to help young Victorians restore nature

YOUNG Victorians will have more opportunities to care for the environment, with $450,000 in Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants now available. Minister for Environment Steve...

Labor promises more bulk-billed GP visits in Geelong region

GP services across Geelong, the Bellarine, and the Surf Coast would see a major expansion in bulk billing under an Albanese Government plan to...

Kate Lockhart to contest Corangamite for Voices movement

AGRICULTURAL scientist Kate Lockhart has been selected as the Voices of Corangamite candidate for Corangamite. Ms Lockhart, who has lived on the Bellarine for almost...

Grants open for community-led road safety projects

COMMUNITY groups and organisations can now apply for funding to improve road safety, with $600,000 available in the 2025 Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Road...

Women in Business – Special Feature

Empowered to thrive: the women shaping the Gateways culture

AT Gateways Support Services, leadership isn't just about titles or achievements, it's about people, their stories and the communities they nurture. People and culture executive...

Geelong Travel wins big at annual awards

GEELONG Travel have taken out the top gong at annual APT Travel Group awards, receiving the crown of Top Performing Travel Agency across Victoria...

Supporting women, the local community and those in need

SINCE opening in November 2024, Zambrero Torquay has seen extraordinary success thanks to the incredible support of the Surf Coast community, enabling 22,541 meals...

Ensuring women’s voices are at the forefront

BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant is proud to be part of a State Government that is working hard to create a safe and equal society...

The most awarded female agent on the Surf Coast

KELLIE Saddington is a proven high performer with professional integrity and the respect of the industry, having recently received the award for 'Rate My...

Care and counselling for unforeseen journeys

LIKE many women and couples across the nation, Rheann Kennedy was not prepared to hear the news of unexpected findings during a routine 34-week...

Meet the duo championing women at Meli

MELI'S Jessica Smith and Keeley Davies are leading the march forward towards a workplace where women are empowered to succeed and everyone in the...

A finance broker who gets you and your needs

Emily Shanley helps customers to find quality loans tailored to their individual needs. After ten years working within the major banks, Emily felt the drive...

Town snapshot – Point Lonsdale

The size of Point Lonsdale is about 14.3sqkm and has 12 parks covering nearly 11.9 per cent of total area. The population of Point Lonsdale...

From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day

INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges...

Airshow to take to the skies

AVALON Australian International Airshow returns with a bang, fueling the passion of aviators, hobbyists, and entertainment lovers from across the globe. Get ready for an...

Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio

Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she started watching Swami on TV when...

Coerver Coaching head to the Surf Coast

YOUNG soccer talent from around Victoria will converge on Torquay from April 7 to 10 when Coerver Coaching Geelong kicks off a globally recognised...

A new chapter for Karuna-maya Medicine

FOR Dr Millie Glen, taking over Karuna-maya Medicine wasn’t a leap into the unknown — it was the natural next step.   After five years as...

A health club for every woman

SINCE purchasing Fernwood Waurn Ponds in 2019, club owners and sisters Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a gym...

Scoring points for women’s basketball

GEORGIA McLean is a lawyer who brings a strong legal and governance perspective to Geelong United Basketball. She not only sits on the board,...

Uplifting and empowering women

SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is driven by a deep understanding of the needs of the community, recognising the unique challenges faced by women and...

A passion for community, movement and wellbeing

LARN Anderson is a fitness professional whose passion for community, movement, and wellbeing has created a welcoming space for all. Her passion and community spirit...