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December 9, 2022
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...
December 2, 2022
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...
November 25, 2022
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...
November 25, 2022
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...
November 25, 2022
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...
November 18, 2022
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...
November 11, 2022
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...
November 4, 2022
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...
October 28, 2022
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...
October 14, 2022
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...
October 14, 2022
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...
October 13, 2022
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...
September 30, 2022
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...
September 30, 2022
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...
September 22, 2022
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...
September 22, 2022
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...
September 15, 2022
Why now is still the best time to build
With Daniel Senia We all hear about supply shortages and cost increases hitting the building industry. This naturally causes hesitation for new buyers considering getting...
September 15, 2022
Be vigilant on value this spring
With Gareth Kent The engineered slowdown is affecting the broader market, with reports of property values plummeting in most major cities. Overall, in the past 28...
September 2, 2022
The case for an optimistic outlook
With Gareth Kent Every major bank and economist has recently predicted doomsday for the property market, and I am completely baffled by this pessimistic viewpoint. The...
August 18, 2022
Find a new community at Zero Point Yoga
In two convenient locations, Zero Point Yoga delivers Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and Barre classes to the Bellarine. Located in both Ocean Grove and Drysdale, there...
August 18, 2022
Surfside Dental offer a comfortable and modern clinic for all your dental needs
Surfside Dental Torquay has recently moved into their new state-of-the-art home at 80 Geelong Road, Torquay (on the Surfcoast Highway). Principal dentists Dr Chris Van...
August 18, 2022
Wallington’s WRG has it all
If you're looking for high-quality home, garden, pet and pantry supplies, Wallington's WRG is the one-stop shop. Established in 2004 by local husband and wife...
August 18, 2022
Torquay Carpet Court earns a place in national finals
Torquay Carpet Court is thrilled to announce its store was named a national finalist for sales, service and presentation at the annual Carpet Court...
August 18, 2022
Business expands to offer pilates and yoga
After servicing the northern Bellarine for 16 years with allied health services, Peninsula Osteopathy + Allied Health has expanded its services to include a...
