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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A welcome brush with destiny
Street artist Alvaro Barrionuevo never imagined life would lead him to the Surf Coast. But fate had a plan for the Argentinian creative who came...
Delving into secrets of business
It was while out on a walk in the midst of a COVID lockdown that Jayde Heywood decided to run an idea past her...
Nicki ready to give beautiful performance at Potato Shed
NICKI Gillis cannot wait to step foot on stage in Drysdale and be back in front of a live audience once again. The award-winning musician...
Fine line between
The immersive exhibition includes examples from his early stencil works and street art, through to photographs documenting his transformation of abandoned spaces around the...
Passing on a passion for illustration
A childhood visit to London’s Tate Gallery was a pivotal moment for Katharine Rattray. But it wasn’t the large gallery spaces filled with famed artworks...
Tobi’s work
“Welcome to my humble beginnings,” Tobi Bockholt says, motioning toward his modest workspace at Ashmore Arts in Torquay. The German-born craftsman smiles warmly as he...
Fresh faces take up leadership positions on Chamber board
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce Board has announced Dr John Stekelenburg as its new chair and Catherine Middlemiss as deputy chair. Both were elected following...
Calendar top shots star in new exhibition
BREATHTAKING images from the 2021 Geelong Calendar are on display for the public to enjoy at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre this month. The...
Art trail honours hospital’s incredible 150-year history
A SPECIAL launch function was held at Geelong Gallery last week to celebrate the opening of the Royal Children’s Hospital 150th Anniversary Art Trail.
A heartfelt creative
LAINE Hogarty believes her best work is always achieved when it comes from the heart. So it was serendipitous that the Ocean Grove artist was...
Harvey prepped and ready for first day of school
YOUNG Harvey Hunter is no stranger to being surrounded by other kids as one of six children in his family. So, it's no surprise the...
Beachside Bob Sugar already a crowd favourite
There is little doubt the character of Bob Sugar was a no-good douche bag in the hit movie Jerry Maguire. But if there is one...
Short fiction offers a sweet slice of life
AN INCREASED appetite for short stories during last year’s lockdowns came as a pleasant surprise for Geelong writer Charlotte Guest. Charlotte, an award-winning writer and...
Laura flourishes through finding her calling
Laura Poole was working as a fashion design intern in New York when she made a decision that would change the course of her...
Mia makes waves in the world of e-commerce
Mia Plecic has tossed around hundreds of business ideas since setting her mind on a career as an e-commerce entrepreneur. Each idea – no matter...
Elaine farewell
THE 10-year tenure of outgoing G21 – Geelong Region Alliance chief executive Elaine Carbines was celebrated with a gathering at Clyde Park Vineyard on...
Harnessing the life-changing potential of fashion
Emelia Morris was never the type of teenager to spend her time pouring over the pages of a Vogue magazine filled with high-end fashion. But...