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January 26, 2022

Pixar Putt season extended at Geelong due to popular demand

PIXAR PUTT, the 18 hole mini-golf course now open at Transvaal Square at Geelong’s waterfront, has already seen thousands of families, friends and work...

January 20, 2022

My Coastal Home Feature Property – 60 Loch Ard Drive, Torquay

You’ll love feeling the invigorating sea breeze from the upstairs balcony of this modern doublestorey townhouse that’s walking distance (only six houses back!) from the...

January 20, 2022

Torquay’s new vintage market

The crew that brought you the Mill Market, Powerhouse Geelong and Garage Geelong, have a new creative concept in town – Garage Torquay. Garage Torquay...

January 20, 2022

What teens teach us about the world

At LifeChanger, we are incredibly fortunate to work with thousands of young people across Australia and New Zealand and, through our work in schools...

January 20, 2022

New bespoke wellness retreats for Victoria

GREAT Ocean Road Resort is Victoria's newest destination for wellness-seekers. The resort's new Wellness Retreats have been designed by wellness director Michelle Moloney, and are...

January 19, 2022

Tourism course is the perfect fit for local businesses

AS THE tourism industry rebounds from months of interrupted trading, Gordon tourism graduates are finding employment with regional tourism operators. Kenny Yubia and Annabel Mills...

January 19, 2022

A festival of sounds on the Geelong waterfront

From pop to punk and blues to rock, you'll probably find a bit of everything in this year's fantastic music offering being presented during...

January 19, 2022

The Lodeman to be launched

THE fourth novel in Dorothy Johnston’s sea-change mystery series set in Queenscliff, The Lodeman is about the death by drowning of a pilot. When researching...

January 14, 2022

On the ward training: The Gordon TAFE partners with SJOG Hospital to introduce a new companion program

A NEW stream of Health Services Assistance has been added to The Gordon's suite of courses to meet the demand for assisting nurses in...

January 14, 2022

Family lending and relationship breakdowns

For many people, the prospect of purchasing a home in the current property market, with its escalating property values, seems unattainable without additional financial...

January 14, 2022

Get the job done with Kubota’s tractors and utility vehicles

PULL the work boots on this summer and knock off your to-do list with Kubota’s versatile lifestyle equipment including utility vehicles, tractors and mowers. Kubota’s...

January 14, 2022

Examining your skin

BY IRENE VERGOS – HEALTHCARE PHARMACIST AT DIRECT CHEMIST OUTLET The skin is the largest organ of the human body, with an area of about...

January 13, 2022

Regional markets seeing renewed momentum

The most recent CoreLogic data shows that Australian housing values were 1.0 per cent higher in December, slowing from a 1.3 per cent rise...

January 12, 2022

Construction costs on the rise

Home builders and renovators across Australia are starting to feel some hip-pocket pain, with the cost of construction rising at its fastest rate in...

January 8, 2022

Cookery apprenticeships are a great way to learn

NOT all teenagers know the career they want to pursue, but for Finn Rogers, choosing a career in the kitchen was a clear front...

January 5, 2022

Club Armstrong extension to support work from home

A sleek new million-dollar ClarkeHopkinsClarke-designed extension to Mount Duneed’s Club Armstrong will cater for the growing number of residents settling in at the award-winning...

January 5, 2022

Young sailors learn the ropes

INDENTED Head Yacht Club learn to sail coordinator Paul Simmons says the growth and interest of its sailing program had continued despite COVID-19 restrictions. "Sailing...

January 4, 2022

Modern codes needed for modern homes

The Housing Industry Association has released a consultation paper on identifying and breaking down the regulatory barriers holding back greater uptake of modular and...

December 31, 2021

Youth Work students make waves for mental health

GORDON Youth Work students, together with Ocean Mind, have taken to the surf to mentor at-risk youth experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and...

December 27, 2021

Bushfire season begins in Geelong region

BUSHFIRE season is officially on for three municipalities in the Geelong region. At 1am on Monday this week, the Fire Danger Period began for the...

December 27, 2021

Pixar Putt confirms After Dark dates

AUSTRALIAN pop-up mini-golf favourite Pixar Putt opens next week, and the event at Eastern Beach has confirmed dates for its After Dark sessions. To be...

December 25, 2021

Pandemic pushes Aussies to ‘double the distance’ between their homes and their investments

A new study indicates property investors have ‘doubled the distance’ between where they live and where they invest in response to the pandemic. The analysis...

December 23, 2021

Shire attracting qualified residents

PEOPLE making the seachange and treechange to the Surf Coast have turned the municipality into one of the smartest in the state. Speaking during a...

December 23, 2021

Skills shortages worsenas Australia’s working age population shrinks

Updated ABS data shows the estimated resident population in all states and territories remains a concern for the building industries peak body the HIA. This...