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Stop visiting, start living

THERE'S a reason people who visit Portarlington start wondering how to stay. The light feels brighter here. The pace feels more relaxing. And life,...

Is the flu vaccine the same every year?

THE flu, otherwise known as influenza, is not just a "bad cold". It is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications,...

Top cruise agent Stuart Coffield hosts travel showcase

ONE of Australia's top luxury cruise specialists is opening the door for Geelong travellers, with Belmont agent Stuart Coffield hosting a special information evening...

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...

Win a $1,400 dream day at Waurn Ponds

THIS Mother's Day, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is celebrating the many ways the community shows appreciation for the women in their lives. Whether it is...

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...

Big hits and big wins for Surf Coast fighters

MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA Surf Coast fighters have delivered a strong showing on the national stage, with local athletes standing out at the largest Muay...

MCH – Special Edition

BT digital edition, April 17

The Changing Face of Local Hospitality and the Digital Competitor

FOR generations, the traditional Australian pub and local hospitality venues have served as the undisputed social cornerstones of regional and rural communities....

Young founder bridging digital gap

AT an age when most teenagers are still figuring out their first job, Ocean Grove's Toby is already running a growing business, built from...

Contractor search begins for St Leonards Pier

THE redevelopment of the St Leonards Pier is edging closer, with the state government calling for contractors to deliver the project. A tender has opened...

Collendina beach stairs upgraded after storm damage

NEW beach access stairs at Collendina are now in place, replacing a section of track worn down by years of erosion and storm damage. The...

Post-siren punch mars Anglesea-Newcomb reserves match

Tensions boiled over at Ellimatta Reserve on Saturday following a heated reserves clash between Anglesea and Newcomb. Moments after the final siren, Newcomb’s Jim Hall...

Built for Coastal Living on the Bellarine

Across the Bellarine Peninsula, from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads to Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, outdoor living continues to shape how homes are designed...

New home, bigger game for Drummond

GEELONG'S largest golf retailer is now even bigger than ever before. Drummond Golf Geelong has relocated from Moorabool Street to 8-12 Pakington Street, Geelong West. The...

Crafting connection, one container at a time

AT Bellarine Women's Workshop, recycling drink containers is doing more than reducing waste. Through Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), the returned containers are helping...

MCH digital edition, April 10

BT digital edition, April 10

Medical incident interrupts Tigers’ first training session at new ground

Torquay Tigers’ first run on their newly rebuilt home ground was unexpectedly interrupted on Thursday evening, when an air ambulance landed at Spring Creek...

Veggie boxes go direct as Farm My School expands reach

A School-based farming initiative on the Bellarine has expanded its reach, introducing home delivery for the first time to make locally grown produce more...

Swell – Special Feature

Young talent time: Surfing siblings receive Rising Star honour

CHARLIE and Delilah Chisholm recall being on the surfboard with their mum Angela as one of their earliest memories. As the Torquay siblings have grown,...