Samesyn a true seaside gem
If you look closely at Samesyn’s autumn menu, you will spy a snack called “cuttlefish cracker with mussel dip dip and finger lime”. The “dip...
Tahnee does a bucketload of good
TAHNEE Parsons is passionate about giving back to her community and making a difference as a volunteer with the Salvos. The 22-year-old from Clifton Springs...
Youth mental health program launches
A NEW service aimed at improving education and employment outcomes for young people suffering with mental ill-health has been established in Corio. The Individual Placement...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...