Grants open to help young Victorians restore nature
YOUNG Victorians will have more opportunities to care for the environment, with $450,000 in Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants now available. Minister for Environment Steve...
Buller to contest Corio for Liberals
LIBERAL candidate Darren Buller will contest the seat of Corio in the coming federal election, with a focus on economic management, job creation, and...
Grants open for community-led road safety projects
COMMUNITY groups and organisations can now apply for funding to improve road safety, with $600,000 available in the 2025 Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Road...
Women in Business – Special Feature
Building women’s economic security: a new hub for Geelong
WHEN Mandy Richards founded Global Sisters in 2013, her mission was clear: to remove the barriers holding women back from economic security—particularly those facing...
Creating a sense of community
AUSTRALIAN Pottery Supplies, based in Torquay, grew very organically from Prue Morrison’s passion for working with clay. It was born from its humble roots of...
Expertise in a changing field
Cahill Family Lawyers is proud to help celebrate and support women in business. The boutique firm specialises only in family law matters, offering expert legal...
Airshow returns to the sky in 2025
AUSTRALIA'S largest airshow and aerospace and defence exposition will be taking to the skies from March 28 to March 30. Avalon Australian International Airshow returns...
Supporting business growth and success
OVER more than two decades of advising clients about how to best achieve business success, Claire Richards continues to be passionate about shaping strategy,...
Coerver Coaching head to the Surf Coast
YOUNG soccer talent from around Victoria will converge on Torquay from April 7 to 10 when Coerver Coaching Geelong kicks off a globally recognised...
From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges...
Care and counselling for unforeseen journeys
LIKE many women and couples across the nation, Rheann Kennedy was not prepared to hear the news of unexpected findings during a routine 34-week...
Geelong Travel wins big at annual awards
GEELONG Travel have taken out the top gong at annual APT Travel Group awards, receiving the crown of Top Performing Travel Agency across Victoria...
The woman changing the future of Australian home building
IN an industry long dominated by men, Jessica Farrell is proving that leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence are what truly define success. As...
A bright future
AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...
Empowering workplaces with integrity and strategic insight
IN today's fast-paced and ever-evolving dynamic business environment, where legal challenges are increasingly complex and workplace relationship dynamics ever-changing, the role of a skilled...
Airshow to take to the skies
AVALON Australian International Airshow returns with a bang, fueling the passion of aviators, hobbyists, and entertainment lovers from across the globe. Get ready for...
Town snapshot – Point Lonsdale
The size of Point Lonsdale is about 14.3sqkm and has 12 parks covering nearly 11.9 per cent of total area. The population of Point Lonsdale...
Passion for perfection
GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...
Bringing weddings and love to life
IN the heart of Geelong, a small florist business is blooming into a wedding industry favourite. Bonnie Blossom, founded and run by 22-year-old Shay Pizaro,...
Redefining law with care
TAYLOR Legal believes legal services should be accessible, straightforward, and built around the needs of its clients. Led by Katherine Taylor, the firm takes a...
Scoring points for women’s basketball
GEORGIA McLean is a lawyer who brings a strong legal and governance perspective to Geelong United Basketball. She not only sits on the board,...
Meet the home loan specialists
WHEN Community Bank Winchelsea first opened 22 years ago, the main ambition was to retain banking services in a regional town. The local board of...
United in a love for the game
MEET the women behind one of the country's largest basketball associations and new WNBL franchise Geelong United. Jessica Chappell's role as board chair is all...