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January 19, 2022

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...

January 14, 2022

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...

January 14, 2022

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...

January 14, 2022

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...

January 14, 2022

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...

January 13, 2022

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...

January 12, 2022

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...

January 10, 2022

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...

January 8, 2022

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...

January 8, 2022

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...

January 5, 2022

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...

January 5, 2022

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...

January 4, 2022

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...

January 4, 2022

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...

January 4, 2022

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...

December 31, 2021

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...

December 28, 2021

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...

December 27, 2021

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...

December 27, 2021

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...

December 23, 2021

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...

December 23, 2021

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...

December 23, 2021

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...

December 17, 2021

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...

December 16, 2021

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...