From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A new chapter for Karuna-maya Medicine
FOR Dr Millie Glen, taking over Karuna-maya Medicine wasn’t a leap into the unknown — it was the natural next step. After five years as...
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...
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she started watching Swami on TV when...
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...
Ensuring women’s voices are at the forefront
BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant is proud to be part of a State Government that is working hard to create a safe and equal society...
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...
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...
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...
Coerver Coaching head to the Surf Coast
YOUNG soccer talent from around Victoria will converge on Torquay from April 7 to 10 when Coerver Coaching Geelong kicks off a globally recognised...
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...
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...
Uplifting and empowering women
SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is driven by a deep understanding of the needs of the community, recognising the unique challenges faced by women and...
Redefining law with care
TAYLOR Legal believes legal services should be accessible, straightforward, and built around the needs of its clients. Led by Katherine Taylor, the firm takes a...
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...
Pioneering leadership, healthcare and transformative wellbeing
IN the dynamic landscape of business and leadership, Watceilia Varso embodies the art of reengineering by seamlessly integrating leadership coaching, healthcare and holistic wellbeing...
Airshow returns to the sky in 2025
AUSTRALIA'S largest airshow and aerospace and defence exposition will be taking to the skies from March 28 to March 30. Avalon Australian International Airshow returns...