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March 7, 2026
From healthcare to healing: why digestive health can’t be ignored
ASH Noble's career in healthcare spans more than 20 years, though it hasn't followed a straight line. She began as a registered nurse, driven by...
March 7, 2026
Creating spaces with soul
DESIGN isn't just about colour palettes in a room. And it's certainly not about fluffing cushions or shopping for sofas. For Katina Fimmel, it's...
March 7, 2026
Supporting the women who power our economy
AS the Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens has had the opportunity to meet many small business owners, and has admired their commitment, passion and...
March 7, 2026
A community led by women, built for everyone
AS International Women's Day approaches, CorePlus Geelong, Torquay and Ocean Grove are reflecting on a year of growth, connection and community, and the people...
March 7, 2026
Guiding Torquay families through change
MADISON Ogilvie When Madison Ogilvie moved to Torquay with her young family 18-months ago, she knew she could have a positive impact on the community. It's...
March 7, 2026
Holistic, hyperlocal and award-winning home care
IN AN era where growth and profit are often celebrated above all else, managing director and founder of Country to Coast Home Care Services,...
March 7, 2026
The advisory shift women in business are asking for
"WE don't need another report. We need to feel listened to." It's one of the most defining insights we've gained from working with women in...
March 7, 2026
Navigating workplaces with clarity and care
IN today's workplaces, the ability to navigate conflict, compliance and culture with both expertise and empathy is more important than ever. At the heart of...
March 7, 2026
Making grocery shopping affordable and accessible
DUSTY'S Bulk Foods has grown into one of the Surf Coast's most values driven retail spaces and is a powerful example of women leading...
March 7, 2026
The quiet strength behind Bellevue Dry Cleaners
IN an era where fast fashion and convenience often overshadow craftsmanship, Bellevue Dry Cleaners stands as a reminder that care, consistency and community still...
March 7, 2026
Raising the standard in real estate
GOLD Property is a distinguished, female-led real estate agency delivering an elevated, client-first service across the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong region. Founded by...
March 7, 2026
A force in apprenticeships
AT gforce, the team is proud to celebrate Elly Findlay, a woman whose career is defined by purpose, impact and an unwavering commitment to...
March 7, 2026
Celebrating the women leading real estate across Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet
ALONG Victoria's iconic coastline, generosity and connection shape the way communities grow, and the women of Great Ocean Road Real Estate embody this year's...
March 7, 2026
From the ground up: Jacinta Begley on leading with purpose in construction
AS chief executive of Hamlan and Geelong Homes, Jacinta Begley is shaping the future of a proudly local family building business, guided by people,...
March 7, 2026
Designing workplaces people love
KATHRYN Bonning and Dayna White first met years ago while working as HR managers for a large retailer in the Geelong region. At the...
March 7, 2026
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
YOGA has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she began watching Swami on TV when...
March 7, 2026
Celebrating diverse engineering experience
MELISSA Blyton has been a qualified engineer since last century, and has worked for large and small businesses in the public and private sectors...
March 7, 2026
Leadership, dedication and impact: the women shaping McCartney Real Estate
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable women who drive achievement, foster growth and shape the culture of...
March 7, 2026
Moore than accountants: meet the duo redefining advisory excellence
COLLABORATION drives client success and leadership at Moore Australia. Jamie Arrington, senior manager in business advisory, and Brittany Bell, manager in self-managed super funds...
March 7, 2026
Two women, one approach: real estate with care
BETWEEN them, Kellie Papworth and Olivia Swann bring more than two decades of real estate experience on the Surf Coast. While their results are well...
March 7, 2026
Neon evolution: why high performance environments are reshaping the commercial landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise. They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" –...
March 7, 2026
There’s something special about welcoming people to a place you genuinely love
ALONG the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Greater Geelong, life is shaped by the coastline. Mornings begin with walks along clifftops and bay beaches, afternoons...
March 7, 2026
Every project tells a story: Ocean Grove Blinds and Awnings
OCEAN Grove's own Marilyn Meyer and Kristen Nardi are shaping spaces with style, innovation and heart. Within the vibrant coastal community, two women are redefining...
March 7, 2026
Where resilience meets purpose
GROWING up along the Surf Coast, movement was a constant in Emily Payne's life. As a competitive athlete, her focus was on performance, discipline...
