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January 29, 2023
Soft, stylish, and sustainable on the Surf Coast
Torquay has a new local for all your soft, stylish, and sustainable needs. At Looop, Surf Coast residents Fiona McPherson and Sue Ingpen have combined...
January 28, 2023
Climbing for a cause
Two local mums have combined exercise, adventure and compassion in their charity, Care Climb. Care Climb's mission is to make a difference through "Adventures with...
January 21, 2023
A salty solution
From saline solutions to moving to the seaside for the ocean air, for centuries cultures across the world have used salt to improve wellbeing. The...
January 20, 2023
Find your own kind of style
Own Kind is a Geelong clothing store with a vision to see women find and own their style: from the beach to the winery...
January 14, 2023
Sip, sample, and socialise at Geelong’s Great Australian Beer Festival
Get sipping, sampling, and socialising — Geelong's Great Australian Beer Festival 2023 (GABF) is back and bigger than ever, with beer tasting, food trucks,...
January 14, 2023
The wellness trend aiming to achieve sensory deprivation
Freed from the weight of gravity and any awareness of sound, light, touch, or temperature — floatation therapy is the increasingly popular wellness trend...
January 11, 2023
The one-stop eco-friendly shop Geelong loves, and the owners it loves more
At first glance, it is Geelong's beauty hub for all things sustainable and non-toxic. But to the store's many loyal customers, Natural Supply Co is...
January 7, 2023
Ceremonial cacao: the heart opener
In its purest form, raw cacao is full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It helps increase blood flow, and boots your mind, mood, and energy. In...
January 7, 2023
A local homeware store with a love of colour
NINE years ago, the doors to a boutique full of colour and enthusiasm opened to Geelong. Today, homewares store Ampersand, on Pakington Street, is no...
January 6, 2023
Jan Juc jewellery inspired by the ocean
'GODDESS of the sea' - that's was Temaleti's name means in Tonga, where her mother is, and it isn't far from the truth. Temaleti Pec,...
January 5, 2023
Torquay Gallery bringing Brighter Things to town
The Interiors Assembly crafts its exhibition to follow the seasons, and now that summer is finally upon us, there are brighter days ahead. After a...
December 31, 2022
Goal-setting in the New Year: how to make a resolution, and keep it
We are just days away from the New Year, which means many are rushing to make New Year's resolutions. With good intentions and the hope...
December 24, 2022
Low-impact exercise: minimum effort, maximum reward
When someone says exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness, perhaps you think running, burpees, or tennis, but cardio exercise comes in many shapes, forms and...
December 24, 2022
the Geelong West go-to for unique, limited edition, local and hand-made goods
Quirk Collective opened its doors 10 years ago as an outlet for secondary school teacher Kate McLaren, who has a creative streak and a...
December 23, 2022
A local berry farm with bigger things in mind
Tuckerberry Hill, founded in 1976, is a family-owned and run farm in Drysdale, sprawling across three hectares with views overlooking Port Phillip Bay. For decades,...
December 17, 2022
Charity dinners bringing Christmas cheer to the community
CHRISTMAS is a time to celebrate with family and friends, but for some it can also be a lonely, difficult time of year, with...
December 17, 2022
Staying active and getting outdoors
With the sun slowly emerging, school holidays nearly upon us and work wrapping up for the year, more and more people are looking for...
December 17, 2022
Locally designed brand focuses on slow fashion
INSPIRED by nature and seeking raw beauty, Zerafima is a brand of luxury resort and ready-to-wear clothes born in Little River, Geelong. The boutique clothing...
December 16, 2022
Local skate brand with an ethical vision
Sabi Skateboards is a local skating apparel and skateboard brand with a vision to be ethical, compassionate, and sustainable in its space. The local small...
December 11, 2022
Staying sunsmart in a deceptively cold summer
Staying SunSmart is easy enough to remember when the sun is scorching hot, and you'll burn your toes on the pavement if you're not...
December 10, 2022
The Kings of Christmas are coming to Geelong
For the first time, the stars of Channel 9's Carols By Candlelight, Rob Mills and Bobby Fox, are bringing their trademark cheer, charm, cheek...
December 9, 2022
Playing around with colours, Illustrations, and designs
JULIA Cornelius is a Jan Juc-based surface pattern designer, and emerging illustrator with a passion for colour. Originally from Germany, Cornelius' journey to Jan Juc,...
December 4, 2022
La Cachette: modern French dining on the Geelong waterfront
La Cachette, meaning "the hideaway" in French, is an intimate 25-seat bistro tucked away in Steampacket Place just off the Geelong waterfront. The French-inspired bistro...
December 2, 2022
The unfolding journey of art and identity.
Jan Juc-based Wiradjuri woman, artist, and art therapy student Jessi Rebel has a unique style that is making waves in Geelong's art scene. Already this...
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