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More than school: The Gordon’s alternative approach to VCE

FOR families exploring secondary school options, an alternative approach to education is gaining attention in Geelong. The Gordon's Senior College is offering students a different...

A new place of reflection, connection and community on the Bellarine

GEELONG Cemeteries Trust will officially open Bellarine Memorial Park on Friday 29 May, marking a significant milestone for the Bellarine Peninsula and the wider...

Geelong Travel – New Zealand Coach Holidays

Education in Focus 2026 – Special Feature

MCH digital edition, May 1

BT digital edition, May 1

Rethinking what aged care should look like

WHEN people talk about aged care, the conversation often centres on necessity, support and the practical realities of needing help day to day. Increasingly, people...

Buy this home, fund a future: Warralily charity house hits market

A NEWLY completed home in Warralily Estate is offering buyers the chance to pair coastal living with support for one of the region's oldest...

That fall at the footy? It could be a claim

IT doesn't take much. A slick patch at a shopping centre, an uneven step at a local footy ground, or a loose cable at...

Putting people first, where it matters most

AS the aged care industry continues to adapt to the Support at Home program, it is more important than ever to recognise not only...

Bulk food ideas for healthy eating

MAINTAINING a healthy, balanced diet is important at every stage of life, yet it can become increasingly challenging as we age. While supermarkets offer convenient...

Did someone say pizza and Prosecco?

ON a warm evening at The Vue Community Aged Care, the smell of woodfire drifts through the courtyard as laughter carries across the space. Grandchildren...

When pay stops, spending feels different

WHILE people are working, spending generally feels easy. Salaries arrive regularly. Business income flows in. Bonuses appear from time to time. Life moves along....

Communication: the human connection

MOST of us have sat in a public space and done some people-watching: people waiting for coffee, waiting for a train, waiting in line...

Shaping tradespeople from the ground up

CARPENTRY teachers at The Gordon bring real-world experience, passion and pride into every classroom and workshop. None more so than Steve O'Keeffe, who was recently...

Trail curious? Surf Coast marathon adds beginner-friendly option

THE organisers of one of the Surf Coast's best-known trail events are trying to draw more locals off the pavement and onto the region's...

El Niño is coming – and we must act now

GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong The business world has grown quiet. Many are worried. The latter half of 2026 is shaping up to be...

Amplifying a ‘hidden’ regional strength

THERE are moments in business where the numbers tell one story, but the community tells another. Right now, across Geelong, the numbers are tough. Rising...

Five things to do at the Ballarat Heritage Festival

EVERY year Ballarat comes alive for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. A celebration of the city's history, community and architecture, the 21-24 May festival is renowned...

Two injured in alleged deliberate hit-and-run

A suspected deliberate hit-and-run has left two pedestrians injured in central Geelong. Detectives from the Geelong Crime Investigation Unit allege a green Audi drove into...

Trusted electrical expertise supporting Bellarine homes and businesses

Surfcoast Electrics has built a reputation for reliable electrical work across the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and the Surf Coast over nearly three decades. Based in...

Surf Coast Trek: more than just a walk

THE 2026 Surf Coast Trek, a 37km walk from Aireys Inlet or 23km from Anglesea to Torquay, raises funds that make a difference locally...

Celebrating excellence: The Gordon honours outstanding students

THE Gordon's talented and inspiring students, apprentices and trainees were celebrated at the 2026 Gordon Excellence Awards last week. Held at Geelong Arts Centre, the...

Backing local ideas to help Geelong age well

DURING my years working in healthcare, I noticed there was often a real difference between people who simply got older and those who aged...