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Enrol to learn, graduate to lead

SAINT Ignatius College, located on the Bellarine Peninsula, is a co-educational Catholic college offering outstanding educational opportunities to young people in a positive and...

St Josephs College Geelong

ST Joseph's College remains committed to shaping hearts and minds so that every student acts with integrity, compassion and purpose – empowered to make...

Where belonging meets excellence: the Surf Coast Secondary College experience

AT Surf Coast Secondary College, education extends beyond the classroom – it is a lived experience grounded in belonging, growth and the pursuit of...

Learning to fail well

WE don't talk about failure particularly well in schools. Or at home, for that matter. It's something to avoid, soften or quietly move past:...

More than school: The Gordon’s alternative approach to VCE

FOR families exploring secondary school options, an alternative approach to education is gaining attention in Geelong. The Gordon's Senior College is offering students a different...

A new place of reflection, connection and community on the Bellarine

GEELONG Cemeteries Trust will officially open Bellarine Memorial Park on Friday 29 May, marking a significant milestone for the Bellarine Peninsula and the wider...

Stay and win in Lorne

THERE has never been a better time to book a stay in Lorne, with your chance to win $33,000 in local spend cards. It is...

Surf Coast athletes chase gold in Bangkok

MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA Three standout Surf Coast athletes are set to represent Australia on the world stage, as they prepare to compete at the...

Geelong Travel – New Zealand Coach Holidays

Education in Focus 2026 – Special Feature

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Rethinking what aged care should look like

WHEN people talk about aged care, the conversation often centres on necessity, support and the practical realities of needing help day to day. Increasingly, people...

Buy this home, fund a future: Warralily charity house hits market

A NEWLY completed home in Warralily Estate is offering buyers the chance to pair coastal living with support for one of the region's oldest...

That fall at the footy? It could be a claim

IT doesn't take much. A slick patch at a shopping centre, an uneven step at a local footy ground, or a loose cable at...

Putting people first, where it matters most

AS the aged care industry continues to adapt to the Support at Home program, it is more important than ever to recognise not only...

Bulk food ideas for healthy eating

MAINTAINING a healthy, balanced diet is important at every stage of life, yet it can become increasingly challenging as we age. While supermarkets offer convenient...

When pay stops, spending feels different

WHILE people are working, spending generally feels easy. Salaries arrive regularly. Business income flows in. Bonuses appear from time to time. Life moves along....

Communication: the human connection

MOST of us have sat in a public space and done some people-watching: people waiting for coffee, waiting for a train, waiting in line...

Shaping tradespeople from the ground up

CARPENTRY teachers at The Gordon bring real-world experience, passion and pride into every classroom and workshop. None more so than Steve O'Keeffe, who was recently...

Trail curious? Surf Coast marathon adds beginner-friendly option

THE organisers of one of the Surf Coast's best-known trail events are trying to draw more locals off the pavement and onto the region's...

Amplifying a ‘hidden’ regional strength

THERE are moments in business where the numbers tell one story, but the community tells another. Right now, across Geelong, the numbers are tough. Rising...

Five things to do at the Ballarat Heritage Festival

EVERY year Ballarat comes alive for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. A celebration of the city's history, community and architecture, the 21-24 May festival is renowned...

Armstrong Creek locals urged to book skin checks as the season shifts

LIVING close to the Surf Coast has its perks, but it also means a lot of time outdoors. For many Australians, that comes with...