The Lodeman to be launched
THE fourth novel in Dorothy Johnston’s sea-change mystery series set in Queenscliff, The Lodeman is about the death by drowning of a pilot. When researching...
On the ward training: The Gordon TAFE partners with SJOG Hospital to introduce a new companion program
A NEW stream of Health Services Assistance has been added to The Gordon's suite of courses to meet the demand for assisting nurses in...
Family lending and relationship breakdowns
For many people, the prospect of purchasing a home in the current property market, with its escalating property values, seems unattainable without additional financial...
Get the job done with Kubota’s tractors and utility vehicles
PULL the work boots on this summer and knock off your to-do list with Kubota’s versatile lifestyle equipment including utility vehicles, tractors and mowers. Kubota’s...
Examining your skin
BY IRENE VERGOS – HEALTHCARE PHARMACIST AT DIRECT CHEMIST OUTLET The skin is the largest organ of the human body, with an area of about...
Regional markets seeing renewed momentum
The most recent CoreLogic data shows that Australian housing values were 1.0 per cent higher in December, slowing from a 1.3 per cent rise...
Construction costs on the rise
Home builders and renovators across Australia are starting to feel some hip-pocket pain, with the cost of construction rising at its fastest rate in...
Esplanade sale sets new Torquay record
A luxurious architect-designed home with uninterrupted views at 189 The Esplanade has sold for what is believed to be a new price record for...
Cookery apprenticeships are a great way to learn
NOT all teenagers know the career they want to pursue, but for Finn Rogers, choosing a career in the kitchen was a clear front...
A royal art and cocktails pop-up
Queenscliff is getting to experience a dynamic collaboration with The Royal Queenscliff teaming up with sought- after Australian artist Joan Blond and the team...
Club Armstrong extension to support work from home
A sleek new million-dollar ClarkeHopkinsClarke-designed extension to Mount Duneed’s Club Armstrong will cater for the growing number of residents settling in at the award-winning...
Young sailors learn the ropes
INDENTED Head Yacht Club learn to sail coordinator Paul Simmons says the growth and interest of its sailing program had continued despite COVID-19 restrictions. "Sailing...
Modern codes needed for modern homes
The Housing Industry Association has released a consultation paper on identifying and breaking down the regulatory barriers holding back greater uptake of modular and...
Buyers flock to region’s biggest display village
The largest display village in the Geelong/Surf Coast region has been buzzing with activity since it opened at Villawood Properties’ Armstrong Mount Duneed in...
Architecturally designed homes without the price tag
For more than six decades, Glenvill has woven itself into the fabric of Australia’s built landscape. Its foundation is based on the continued delivery of...
Youth Work students make waves for mental health
GORDON Youth Work students, together with Ocean Mind, have taken to the surf to mentor at-risk youth experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and...
Music gigs get back on the road
LIVE music is coming back across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with the state government supporting a calendar of more than 300 events across the...
Bushfire season begins in Geelong region
BUSHFIRE season is officially on for three municipalities in the Geelong region. At 1am on Monday this week, the Fire Danger Period began for the...
Pixar Putt confirms After Dark dates
AUSTRALIAN pop-up mini-golf favourite Pixar Putt opens next week, and the event at Eastern Beach has confirmed dates for its After Dark sessions. To be...
Skills shortages worsenas Australia’s working age population shrinks
Updated ABS data shows the estimated resident population in all states and territories remains a concern for the building industries peak body the HIA. This...
Pandemic pushes Aussies to ‘double the distance’ between their homes and their investments
A new study indicates property investors have ‘doubled the distance’ between where they live and where they invest in response to the pandemic. The analysis...
Early Highton Santa visit
SANTA has ditched his sled and arrived by fire truck to personally hear the whispered wishes from two Highton boys. The bearded one was chaperoned...
Great Ocean coastline views as far as the eye can sea!
Anglesea boasts a great many enviable aspects when it comes to choosing a place to live or holiday on the coast. Tucked into the coastal...
Help city to tackle graffiti
THE City of Greater Geelong attends multiple sites across the municipality each day to deal with the issue of graffiti. Graffiti was removed from more...