Launching careers
EMMA Skrnjug and Alex Tito have launched their accounting careers at West Carr & Harvey and they couldn't be happier. As recent graduates – Alex...
Freedom, flexibility and running a business
Dominique Ho probably would have laughed if you'd told her in 2016 that she'd be running a thriving digital marketing agency in a few...
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...
A client-focused approach
LOCATED on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, Joti Financial has been serving clients in and around Geelong since April 2023. With a commitment to providing a...
Shaping the future of the Great Ocean Road coast and parks
THE Great Ocean Road is more than just a scenic drive – it's a living, breathing landscape woven with history, culture and a deep...
The march goes on
ON International Women’s Day, the Australian Government releases a report card on the status of women in Australia. The first report card in 2023 ranked...
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...
Empowering education with innovative resources
IN an industry often bound by rigid structures and outdated methodologies, Rychelle Carmody is leading the way in modern, interactive learning design. As the founder...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Apple Fair returns to Ocean Grove
OCEAN Grove Primary School's major fundraiser returns in 2025, with the Apple Fair taking place next weekend. On Sunday, March 16, the local school will...
Creating a sense of community
AUSTRALIAN Pottery Supplies, based in Torquay, grew very organically from Prue Morrison’s passion for working with clay. It was born from its humble roots of...
Meet the home loan specialists
When Community Bank Winchelsea first opened 22 years ago, the main ambition was to retain banking services in a regional town. The local board of...
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...
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,...
Passionate about helping clients
BEFORE signing the dotted line, it is important that both vendors and purchasers receive comprehensive legal advice and understand their rights and obligations in...
Rest, relax, restore, rejuvenate, retreat
DEB Fowler is the embodiment of transformation. She has been following a healing journey since she suffered a severe accident some 20 years ago. While many...
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...
Entering a new era
ON March 1, Coulter Legal appointed a new leadership team, elevating three existing employees to business owners and directors of the firm. Among the three...
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...
Leading the way
GEORGIA Hinkley was born and bred in the western districts of Victoria on a Camperdown beef and sheep farm. Georgia’s father was also the local...