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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...

Slower quarter signals shift in 3228 market conditions

OLIVIA SWANN Senior sales consultant, Natural Real Estate The first quarter of 2026 has seen the 3228 property market transition into a more measured and cautious environment,...

Elevated living, designed in Belmont

LIVINGETC believes great design should feel as good as it looks. Its approach centres on creating spaces that are both elevated and effortlessly liveable.   Through...

A smarter approach to space

MESH Design Studio believes good design isn't about adding more. It's about making space work better. Founded on the Bellarine Peninsula, MESH is an interior...

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...

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...