About: Kylie Oliver
May 17, 2021
Entries open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards which will feature 20 categories celebrating small, medium and large businesses across all industries. The...
May 13, 2021
Sweet music returns to Geelong streets
A FREE music festival aimed at celebrating female musicians will make a welcome return to the streets of Central Geelong later this month. Sweetfest is...
May 13, 2021
Something special brewing at Sou’West
A VISION two years in the making has come to fruition with the opening of the Sou’West Brewery in Torquay. The architecturally-designed venue has capacity...
May 11, 2021
Leaders have big plans for Read the Play
FOR more than a decade Read the Play has been making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people through its innovative...
May 6, 2021
Lions put generous wheels in motion
DEDICATED members of the Lions Club of Corio Norlane are making a difference throughout the Geelong community thanks to a trio of programs which...
May 6, 2021
Foster mums give the greatest gift
BY KYLIE OLIVER CELEBRATING Mother’s Day is extra special for Karen who is among more than 50 women in our region who fulfill the vital...
May 6, 2021
Fate guides Alex to dream role
GEELONG model and self-confessed animal lover Alex Hecker has landed her dream job working with the clever puppies at Guide Dogs Victoria. Alex, a former...
May 6, 2021
Strong women inspire sustainable surf brand
Celebrating an active lifestyle alongside a mission to create an empowering women’s surf culture is at the heart of Torquay fashion label U&I. The sustainable...
May 6, 2021
Kids have power to reward their superheroes
PRIMARY school students across the region now have been given the power to nominate an unsung hero in the community for a Bethany Superhero...
April 29, 2021
Riding the wave of surfing sisterhood
Picture this. It is zero degrees on a dark wintry morning as a group of wetsuit-clad women gather on the sand at Point Roadknight. There’s...
April 29, 2021
Work on wetlands is well underway
AN EXPANSIVE wetlands and reserve area is taking shape on the western side of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre. A large basin has been dug...
April 29, 2021
Amelia’s special place in Footy Record
SPORTS enthusiast Amelia Courtney has big dreams of one day playing in the AFLW. But the Sacred Heart College student never expected to see herself...
April 29, 2021
Small sacrifice to stamp out homelessness
GEELONG business leaders are preparing to brave a night of sleeping rough to support Vinnies in its fight to end homelessness. Australia’s highest profile corporate...
April 22, 2021
Rebecca feels ready to take on the world
OCEAN Grove beauty Rebecca Watson is feeling on top of the world this week after being named a state finalist in Miss World Australia. The...
April 22, 2021
Pouring talent and heart
Torquay creative Eliza Francombe is forever adding strings to her bow. Photographer, graphic designer, artist, stylist, businesswoman and mother are among her multiple roles. Then there...
April 22, 2021
Samuel Johnson returns for Mother’s Day fundraiser
MUCH-LOVED actor and breast cancer crusader Samuel Johnson will return to his old stomping ground tomorrow when he arrives in Geelong for a three-day...
April 22, 2021
Retro skate trend
A new Bellbrae-based roller skating school is bringing back the joy of a favourite pastime for another generation to enjoy. Surf Coast Roller Skaters started...
April 15, 2021
In their heart
Em Trigger’s face breaks into a beaming smile when describing why she loves being part of an all abilities singing group. “I have a passion...
April 15, 2021
Audrey’s art is at top of the class
AIREYS Inlet teenager Audrey Morgan has been honoured with seeing her artwork take pride of place in Melbourne’s Ian Potter Centre as part of...
April 15, 2021
Geelong Arts Centre launches stellar new winter season
ARTS lovers gathered at the Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) to celebrate the launch of the 2021 Winter Escape Season. GAC chief executive officer and creative...
April 8, 2021
Human Nature gets ready for a return to the Geelong stage
Popular Aussie pop vocal group Human Nature has announced it will bring its new show to Geelong as part of a bespoke concert tour...
April 8, 2021
Free business advice rolls into town
A BUSLOAD of business expertise and free advice will roll into town when the Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus visits two Surf Coast towns...
April 8, 2021
Epworth staff step up and shave for a special teammate
FOUR Epworth Geelong staff have shaved their heads in a show of support for a popular colleague who has leukemia. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) doctor,...
March 25, 2021
Getaways to inspire a better way of living
Torquay wellness professional Jo Surkitt is leading the way for a new type of getaway with her Australian-first tour company, Revitalise Escapes. The recently launched...
March 18, 2021
Short film about silo art takes flight
THE transformation of three grain silos into works of art by accomplished Surf Coast creative Geoffrey Carran has been captured in a short film...
March 18, 2021
Show goes back on the road
Joel McInnes chuckles when asked whether he ever pictured himself as a children's entertainer with millions of adoring young fans around the globe. Thinking back...
March 18, 2021
Talented Paige
TEENAGER Paige Ristevski already embodies the drive and natural talent needed to succeed in the world of dance. At the start of last year the...
March 11, 2021
Two Sugars makes its coastal debut
Two Sugars only recently opened its doors on the Surf Coast and already it has hit a sweet spot with local diners and visitors...
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May 17, 2021
Entries open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards
May 14, 2021
Rental property undersupply four years in the making
May 13, 2021
Sweet music returns to Geelong streets
May 13, 2021
Something special brewing at Sou’West
May 13, 2021