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March 7, 2026
Jane’s focus on prized pets and precious memories
IT was during the COVID lockdown that Jane Dunning approached her Geelong neighbour with an eye to taking portrait shots of their frisky Airedale...
March 7, 2026
Leading with heart and purpose
ROBYN Hayles developed some of her key leadership skills in one of the most demanding environments imaginable – the high-stakes and complex world of...
March 7, 2026
Raising the bar in beauty
EMMA McFarlane, director of Blush Group, has achieved incredible success with her third salon opening and has no plans yet for slowing down. Blush Bar...
March 7, 2026
From healthcare to healing: why digestive health can’t be ignored
ASH Noble's career in healthcare spans more than 20 years, though it hasn't followed a straight line. She began as a registered nurse, driven by...
March 7, 2026
Supporting the women who power our economy
AS the Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens has had the opportunity to meet many small business owners, and has admired their commitment, passion and...
March 7, 2026
The advisory shift womenin business are asking for
"WE don't need another report. We need to feel listened to." It's one of the most defining insights we've gained from working with women in...
March 7, 2026
Navigating workplaces with clarity and care
IN today's workplaces, the ability to navigate conflict, compliance and culture with both expertise and empathy is more important than ever. At the heart of...
March 7, 2026
Making grocery shopping affordable and accessible
DUSTY'S Bulk Foods has grown into one of the Surf Coast's most values driven retail spaces and is a powerful example of women leading...
March 7, 2026
Celebrating the women leading real estate across Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet
ALONG Victoria's iconic coastline, generosity and connection shape the way communities grow, and the women of Great Ocean Road Real Estate embody this year's...
March 7, 2026
A calmer, fume-free approach to modern hair care
FOR Evie Rauber, hair has never been about fast transformations or chasing trends. With over a decade in the industry, her philosophy has always...
March 7, 2026
From the ground up: Jacinta Begley on leading with purpose in construction
AS chief executive of Hamlan and Geelong Homes, Jacinta Begley is shaping the future of a proudly local family building business, guided by people,...
March 7, 2026
Designing workplaces people love
KATHRYN Bonning and Dayna White first met years ago while working as HR managers for a large retailer in the Geelong region. At the...
March 7, 2026
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 began watching Swami on TV when...
March 7, 2026
Neon evolution: why high performance environments are reshaping the commercial landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise. They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" –...
March 7, 2026
Leading local care in Geelong
KRISTY Kayler-Thomson is a registered nurse who believes business can be built with heart when it begins with people. Her decision to launch Nurse Next...
March 7, 2026
There’s something special about welcoming people to a place you genuinely love
ALONG the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Greater Geelong, life is shaped by the coastline. Mornings begin with walks along clifftops and bay beaches, afternoons...
March 7, 2026
Every project tells a story: Ocean Grove Blinds and Awnings
OCEAN Grove's own Marilyn Meyer and Kristen Nardi are shaping spaces with style, innovation and heart. Within the vibrant coastal community, two women are redefining...
March 7, 2026
Where resilience meets purpose
GROWING up along the Surf Coast, movement was a constant in Emily Payne's life. As a competitive athlete, her focus was on performance, discipline...
March 7, 2026
Empowering stories, one frame at a time
WITH more than two decades of experience in video production, Allison Groot has built a career around one powerful idea: stories have the ability...
March 7, 2026
Redefining regenerative leadership across Australia and the global stage
IN a time defined by disruption, AI acceleration, and shifting global power dynamics, Dr Watceilia Varso stands as a multiple award-winning global keynote speaker...
March 7, 2026
Celebrating women means fighting when it matters
EACH year, for the past nine years, Senator Sarah Henderson has hosted an International Women's Day luncheon at the magnificent Clyde Park Winery near...
March 7, 2026
Connection and flexibility are key to a fulfilling career
SUE Browne and Kate Rantall both believe accounting is a fantastic career path for women. Their journeys into the profession were quite different, yet...
March 7, 2026
Hearing care with heart
IN the heart of Newtown, Geelong, and across the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Armstrong Creek communities, Victorian Hearing has become a trusted name synonymous...
March 7, 2026
Stepping into the frame
ADRIENNE Dillon has been photographing on the Surf Coast and in Geelong for over 20 years. In fact, she may well have photographed you. For...
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