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Volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions

VICTORIA'S volunteers have been honoured at the 2024 Volunteering Awards, celebrating their dedication to communities across the state. Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence...

Labor promises more bulk-billed GP visits in Geelong region

GP services across Geelong, the Bellarine, and the Surf Coast would see a major expansion in bulk billing under an Albanese Government plan to...

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

Empowered to thrive: the women shaping the Gateways culture

AT Gateways Support Services, leadership isn't just about titles or achievements, it's about people, their stories and the communities they nurture. People and culture executive...

A new chapter for Karuna-maya Medicine

FOR Dr Millie Glen, taking over Karuna-maya Medicine wasn’t a leap into the unknown — it was the natural next step.   After five years as...

Modern and pragmatic legal services

IN the dynamic landscape of legal services, Neon Legal stands out as innovative and modern. Based in Melbourne and Geelong, Neon Legal is a forward-thinking...

Banking on balance

BALANCING a fulfilling career while prioritising family to achieve a healthy work-life balance is a challenge many professionals face. For Sarah Posterino and Karen Mason,...

Uplifting and empowering women

SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is driven by a deep understanding of the needs of the community, recognising the unique challenges faced by women and...

A health club for every woman

SINCE purchasing Fernwood Waurn Ponds in 2019, club owners and sisters Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a gym...

Supporting women, the local community and those in need

SINCE opening in November 2024, Zambrero Torquay has seen extraordinary success thanks to the incredible support of the Surf Coast community, enabling 22,541 meals...

A finance broker who gets you and your needs

EMILY Shanley helps customers to find quality loans tailored to their individual needs. After ten years working within the major banks, Emily felt the drive...

Helping people make their dreams a reality

RUTH VAN EEKELEN feels incredibly blessed to have owned Aussie Bellarine for the past 10 years. "At Aussie Bellarine, our mission goes beyond business. We...

Navigating life changes

WIGHTONS Lawyers is dedicated to guiding clients through some of life's most significant transitions whether buying or selling a property, starting a business, navigating...

Dedication to skincare excellence

DR SABA QUTUB, a registered medical practitioner and cosmetic physician practicing in Australia, founded DRSQ Skincare with a vision to provide customised, effective and...

Valuing caregivers on the coast

COUNTRY to Coast Home Care Services provides in-home care services exclusively on the Surf Coast, so locals can stay at home for longer. Working in...

Pioneering leadership, healthcare and transformative wellbeing

IN the dynamic landscape of business and leadership, Watceilia Varso embodies the art of reengineering by seamlessly integrating leadership coaching, healthcare and holistic wellbeing...