About: Kylie Oliver
August 20, 2021
Outpouring of support follows heartbreaking diagnosis
An online fundraiser to support a former Surf Coast dad whose daughter has been diagnosed with childhood leukaemia has been met with an outpouring...
August 19, 2021
Celebrating a century of much-loved Archie
Portrait enthusiasts are in for something special this summer when the Geelong Gallery hosts the Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize exhibition. The...
August 15, 2021
Natalie’s teaching talents blossom online
Accomplished Surf Coast watercolour artist Natalie Martin continues to build a vibrant virtual community with the launch of a third online art course, Lessons...
August 14, 2021
School kids backyard business takes flight
Brother and sister duo Wilbur and Maisy Renney have no shortage of feathered friends. In fact, the entrepreneurial Surf Coast teenagers have channelled their fondness...
August 12, 2021
Great Ocean Road to star on The Living Room
The Great Ocean Road will again be in the national spotlight as a top travel destination when it is showcased on The Living Room television...
August 9, 2021
New brews flow at Blackmans
Lockdown might have slowed down many of us for a short time but not so for the busy crew at Blackman’s Brewery who have...
August 7, 2021
Sustainable startups invited to pitch ideas
A new event will give sustainable startups in the Surf Coast, Geelong and Bellarine regions a platform to pitch their ideas to potential investors. Ripple...
August 7, 2021
Luxe serve of sustainable style
Mark Philippoussis says it was his own frustration at being unable to find classic clothing which ticked all the boxes that led him to...
August 6, 2021
Collective kindness helps local charities
A giving circle fundraising effort by a leading Geelong charity needs just a handful of donors to get on board to achieve its goal...
July 31, 2021
Inspiring story of a true survivor
Ky Furneaux remembers wanting to be just like Robinson Crusoe when she grew up. There were “no Barbie doll princess dreams” like other girls...
July 31, 2021
Generosity spills over at Mt Duneed Estate
A GEELONG charity forced to cancel a major fundraising event at the last minute due to lockdown has been blown away by the...
July 30, 2021
Playing a part in a lifechanging legacy
The heartbroken uncle of a Geelong teenager tragically lost to suicide last year is channeling his grief into an inspiring new event which shines...
July 25, 2021
Wellbeing when working from home
Working from home certainly has its advantages but there can be downsides when it comes to being more sedentary which can have long-lasting adverse...
July 25, 2021
Pilot program a lifechanger for young mums
A DETERMINED group of women have taken their first major step towards establishing a much-needed support hub for young mums they hope to base...
July 25, 2021
Family thanks community for unwavering support
A FUNDRAISER set up for the family of a beloved Torquay father-of-two who died suddenly while on his regular mountain bike ride has triggered...
July 24, 2021
Readymade meals made locally with love
Kell Lowdon insists there is one ingredient she infuses into every homestyle premade meal she makes and that is “a whole lot of love”. Surrounded...
July 24, 2021
Call out for winter woollies
VINNIES is calling on the community to delve into their wardrobes and donate unwanted winter woollies to help keep everyone warm during the colder...
July 22, 2021
18th Amendment in mix for accolades
SUCCESS continues to flow for popular speakeasy-inspired bar The18th Amendment which is in the mix to win four awards at the 20th Annual Bartender...
July 18, 2021
Workspace365 celebrates official Torquay launch
A WEEK of events to encourage people to ‘come and try’ the new Workspace365 coworking space in Baines Crescent has been hailed a great...
July 17, 2021
Virtual celebration for Business Excellence Awards
THE Geelong Business Excellence Awards for 2021 will go virtual again and is shaping up to be an exciting experience live-streamed directly to thousands...
July 17, 2021
Surf Coast brand weaves its own success
If you ask fashion designer Caroline Teakle what ignited her deep love of design you can see her mind’s eye is immediately transported back...
July 17, 2021
Remembering River through world-leading research
IT has been 10 years since Alex Hamilton cradled her precious newborn baby River in her arms before losing him just four months later...
July 14, 2021
Mental health message flows through surf doco
THE stage is set for the Bells Beach 50 Year Storm Invitational to make its long-awaited debut when the swell hits its peak this...
July 10, 2021
Monday Distillery a sparkling success
Samantha Manning places great faith in her savvy social media community. In fact, it was their response to her Osun Sparkling brand that led...
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