Driveree App fuels local economy
In a bold move to support the local economy, Driveree App is injecting more than $6.5 million into the community by offering a $15...
Give Where You Live Foundation celebrates seven decades
THIS year, Geelong's Give Where You Live Foundation marks a major milestone, celebrating 70 years of impact in the community. First known as the Geelong...
Breaking the stigma: how to talk to your kids about mental health
Parenting is no easy task: balancing work, driving kids to school, packing the right foods into the lunchbox are just some of the responsibilities...
Bringing joy and connection: the impact of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
VOLUNTEERS such as Margarette are making a profound difference in the lives of isolated and lonely older Victorians through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors...
From hosting radio shows to officiating at weddings
MORE than 10 years after stepping into the classroom, K Rock's Jess Qazi has returned to the books, forging a career path in the...
New talent announced for Queenscliff Music Festival
AS the Queenscliff Music Festival rapidly approaches, a new set of artists has been announced to perform at the Queenscliff Maritime Museum. The festival, running...
Cash offered to build resilience to drought, climate risks
WITH drought being a hot topic for the ag industry at the moment, farmers are keen to look at building more robust programs into their...
Town snapshot – Geelong West
The size of Geelong West is about 2.3sqkm and has three parks covering nearly 2.3 per cent of total area. The population of Geelong West...
Expert advice and personalised service at Surfcoast Rural
SURFCOAST Rural has opened its doors to the Torquay community, serving the farmers, hobbyists and animal lovers of the region. The team is led by...
Entrepreneurship starts at The Gordon
GEELONG business owners Sarah Gross and Cass Mackenzie both began their journey into graphic design and entrepreneurship at The Gordon. The award-winning design agency, Storyfolk,...
Elevating the outdoor living experience
SINCE 2011, Sproutwell Greenhouses, a proud family business, has been at the forefront of helping gardening enthusiasts and commercial growers realise their dreams of...
A merger of shared community values: Beyond Bank Australia and AWA Mutual
THE recent merger of AWA Mutual and Beyond Bank Australia marks a significant milestone, uniting two community-focused banks dedicated to making a positive local...
First homebuyers information session
WITH TRIBE FINANCIAL One of the things we love most about what we do is getting people into their first home. We know times are tough...
100 years of netball in Geelong
GEELONG Central Netball Association will mark its 100th year this Sunday, October 13 with a celebration for the ages at Provenance Wines in Fyansford. The...
Town snapshot – St Albans Park
The size of St Albans Park is approximately 4.2sqkm and has nine parks covering nearly 2.5 per cent of total area. The population of St...
Highton fire brigade reaches major milestone
FOR 80 years the Highton Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigade has been serving the local community and surrounds, and this month will celebrate the...
Leaders of Tomorrow: How To Teach Kids Leadership Skills From A Young Age
There are a few skills that successful people all have in common, and these range from everything from communication to project management,...
Unlock your creativity
TORQUAY locals and visitors can unleash their creative sides with the addition of paint and sip studio Canvas and Cork. Owner Kayla Houlihan opened the...
Entertainment at the Potato Shed
THERE are 12 Wednesdays until Christmas, so book your tickets now to see a show at the Potato Shed before the end of the...