Region benefits culturally and economically from music events
Whether it's on the streets, in our small venues or our major festival sites, it's been a memorable year for live music in Geelong. Our...
How to plan for interest rate rises
By Daniel Senia Knowing when to expect interest rate rises in Australia and how to prepare your budget accordingly will mean that you are better...
Transport, community, tourist and cultural infrastructure important for livable city
EARLIER this year, Council released its Priority Projects document. In it was a list of essential transport, community, tourist and cultural infrastructure projects that have...
Come for the lifestyle, stay for the care
Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the time and support to adapt to...
Let your coastal living dreams set sail
Live bigger at Lifestyle Bellarine and Lifestyle St Leonards. If you're dreaming about downsizing to your slice of paradise on the Bellarine Peninsula, add Lifestyle...
Final stages selling fast at Bellarine Lakes Country Club
Bellarine Lakes Country Club continues to attract overwhelming interest in this thriving community. Finals stages are now selling and strong interest has seen more than...
Holiday, every day
Do you dream of the relaxation of resort style-living, in a close-knit and thriving community? Get the best of both worlds at Bellarine Springs. Longing...
Local aged care worker’s dedication pays off
Country to Coast Home Care Services, founded by Surf Coast resident Lucy Lincoln, delivers in-home care services to our local seniors. Ms Lincoln said what...
Travellers embrace the return of luxury coach tours with Christians
Following a turbulent few years for the travel industry, Christians Bus is thrilled to be on the road again, taking loyal clients to see...
Support during separation
Separation can be difficult and often requires dealing with a number of significant changes in a short space of time. An early, important step to...
Considering an investment in industrial property?
BY GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Over the past three years, we have changed the way we live, work, play and more importantly shop. Australia is...
Humbled, thrilled and ready to serve as your Deputy Mayor
I AM THRILLED to be writing my first column to you in my new position as Deputy Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong. I...
Council endorses multi-year plan to enhance Blue Waters Lake Reserve
With all the recent rain I have come to the conclusion that I missed my calling as a drainage engineer. My family members roll their...
Western United Women are ready for Victory
Western United’s first ever extended Liberty A-League Women squad has been confirmed, featuring a host of stars set to make their mark on the...
Prostate health
With Direct Chemist Outlet The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system about the size of a walnut, situated just below the bladder...
Christmas is coming to Geelong
Geelong is once again set be the centre of attention across the country as we launch our 2022 Christmas program, highlighted by the world-famous...
Breakdown on City’s budget
Like most organisations, the last two years threw multiple budgeting challenges at the City of Greater Geelong. Council adopted seven COVID-19 support packages over 2020...
Getting back to being you
WITH EPWORTH GEELONG Looking after your mental wellbeing after having a baby is key to your physical recovery. Research has found practicing mindfulness can actually help...
Major changes are coming to Victorian home designs
WITH DANIEL SENIA The latest iteration of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released this month and includes the most significant set of code...
A grand time to be in Geelong
WITH GARETH KENT I am a Geelong fan, both the team and the town, have been since birth, and what a great couple of weeks! Living...
In reverence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
WITH GARETH KENT Firstly, I am not a monarchist, nor really a republican. However, as an Australian, I am grateful; the reign of Her Majesty...
Welcome to the City of Greater Joelong
WELL, that is what it has felt like since the Cats won the grand final last Saturday and Joel Selwood, our beloved captain, held...
City hosts initiatives for a greener region
HEY folks, what's poppin'? It is that time of year again when we all get to abscond from our wintery hibernation and get out into...
Sporting project master plan to transform facilities
With local winter leagues wrapping up, we're now in that small window between sporting seasons. But while clubs are either vacating or moving in to...