The benefits of equipment finance for small business growth
AS a small business owner, acquiring the right equipment is crucial for growth, efficiency, and staying competitive. However, purchasing equipment outright can strain your cash...
Brittany Higgins to headline coming Conversations That Matter event
THE Give Where You Live Foundation is proud to present its fourth Conversations that Matter event on June 5 in the President's Room at...
Housing policy in focus ahead of federal election
As Australia heads toward the federal election, housing has emerged as one of the most pressing issues on the political agenda. With affordability challenges and...
Entries open for ICM Geelong Cabinetry Awards
INDEPENDENT Cabinet Makers Geelong (ICM Geelong) has announced this year's Cabinetry Awards promise to be the most exciting edition yet. Celebrating the exceptional craftsmanship of...
Australians head to the polls this weekend
MORE than 7,000 polling places will open across the nation tomorrow (Saturday, May 3) as Australians cast their votes in the federal election. Polling places...
Roadworks begin at Armstrong Creek intersection
UPGRADE works on the corner of Barwon Heads Road and Harkness Boulevard are now under way. Being completed by Harriott developer Jinding, the works will...
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Town snapshot – South Geelong
The size of South Geelong is approximately 2.5sqkm and has seven parks covering nearly 16.4 per cent of total area. The population of South Geelong...
Understanding Parkinson’s disease
PARKINSON'S disease is a progressive neurological condition. The age of diagnosis is usually around 65 years, and it does not discriminate. Parkinson's disease is caused...
Should I get insurance inside or outside of super?
PERSONAL insurances provide a safety net that can cover expenses related to accidents, illnesses, or other unforeseen circumstances. This ensures that you and your loved...
Making lives better
OWNED and operated by Geelong local Kristy Kayler-Thomson, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Geelong proudly serves the community from Lovely Banks all the...
Strengthening mental health training and support
READ The Play and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia are joining forces to deliver two training courses in 2025. Making up the training is...
Retired or semi-retired?
LOOKING to get more out of retirement than just relaxation? Perhaps you are still working part-time and looking to build more social connections? Probus Clubs...
Comfortable living at Bellarine Springs
I MOVED into Bellarine Springs last September and I'm really enjoying my new life and making new friends in this tight-knit community. Since my husband...
When treatment goes wrong: your rights after medical negligence
AS WE age, we often rely more on the healthcare system—regular check-ups, small procedures, surgeries, and specialist care become part of life. While most treatment...
Yogi Peace Club celebrates store opening
A LOCAL Surf Coast business has started a new chapter by introducing their products into a store. Yogi Peace Club officially launched their products in...
The importance of a pre-planned funeral
TUKERS Funeral and Bereavement Service has been invested in the Geelong and surrounding regions since 1925, starting in 1883 in Wycheproof, Victoria. It is this...
A hidden gem for downsizers
Tucked away in a peaceful waterfront location in Leopold, Pelican Shores Estate offers a rare opportunity for over 50s to downsize into a brand-new...
Interest in grants returns to pre-pandemic levels
LOCAL philanthropic organisation Geelong Connected Communities (GCC) has reported demand for its grants program has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since...
Elections and property markets
Elections are always a time for pause for the property market. Traditionally agents will either work to get property sold within the first weeks of...
Making mobility, freedom and independence easy
LOCALLY owned and operated, Scooters and Mobility Geelong has been serving the region for more than two decades. Their showroom displays a wide range of...
Local provider leads the way in navigating the evolving aged care landscape
FOUNDED in 2018, Country to Coast Home Care Services has become a trusted name in local aged care, and provides award-winning home care services. Managing...
Coerver Coaching celebrates first development camp
Coerver Coaching thanks the community for being part of its first Coerver Coaching Development Camp in Torquay. Over the past four days, they have seen...