March 3, 2023
Style & substance
THE team at Olive Interior Styling believe that every property should feel like a home, and that is exactly what they aim to create...
March 3, 2023
The country charm of children’s clothing in the Block Arcade
JODIE Porter has been a successful Ballarat businesswoman for twenty-five years, recently catapulting her distinct range of children’s clothing to the enchanting Country and...
March 3, 2023
Get on board and support local women in agriculture
GEELONG’S born and raised Amanda Davies has no doubt showcased what good old fashioned customer service should be. Geelong Rural, a locally owned family business...
March 3, 2023
Helping learners shine
SHINE Learning has been in operation for eighteen months and in that time has grown from a one-person operation to currently having eleven tutors...
March 3, 2023
Real estate agency embracing equity
JELLIS Craig Ballarat’s workplace goes hand in hand with this year’s International Women’s Day theme #EmbraceEquity. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances, and...
March 3, 2023
Celebrating creativity
ANDREA Hurley is a graphic designer, artist and owner of Hattie and the Wolf - a creative retail hub that celebrates the unique beauty...
March 3, 2023
A culinary Eureka moment to savour
BORROWED from ancient Greek εὕρηκα, the word eureka means "I have found it!". And that’s how the owners who started the cafe feel and how...
March 3, 2023
For the love of dance
THIS phrase underpins all that Generate Dance, an emerging contemporary dance collective, is about - inspiring experienced and not-so-experienced dancers to come forward and...
March 3, 2023
Creating connections that change lives
WOMEN and Mentoring, or WAM, offers a unique, early intervention support to women and non-binary people - all women - who are involved with...
March 3, 2023
Agent’s passion for travel drives business success
BRON Zappelli is the owner behind Leading Journeys travel and has been a travel consultant for more than twenty-three years. | A fresh, new approach...
March 3, 2023
The vision to be her best
FOR Rajinder Uppal, optometrist and owner of OPSM Wendouree, it’s variety that keeps a big smile on her face. “The thing I love about my...
March 3, 2023
Helping create the business leaders of tomorrow
CELEBRATING and educating women is the very foundation of what Loreto College Ballarat is built on. Mother Gonzaga came to Australia, almost 150 years ago,...
March 3, 2023
Women’s health at the heart
BRIGID Moloney is a former podiatrist who is passionate about women’s health, and women being heard and validated as they navigate specific stages of...
March 3, 2023
Curated catering by experienced professionals
When Mandy Woolley saw the opportunity to purchase a business in November 2021, she and her partner Nick Kelly jumped at it. "We knew that...
March 3, 2023
A destination to delight!
IT was through a passion for food and coffee and the love of a good conversation that Rachel Sheehan created LYDIARDgeneral, a quirky space...
March 3, 2023
Creating a space to unwind, learn, grow and heal at Deśa Retreat
EMMA Flick dreamt of creating a boutique retreat for twenty years. She wanted to create a place where people could come to rest and recalibrate...
March 3, 2023
Senator says she’ll fight for you
IT is an honour to represent the people of Victoria as a Senator in the Australian Parliament. Whether it’s standing up for women over the...
March 3, 2023
Following her passion
SHELL French knows the importance of following her passion. At the age of 40 she embarked on a career in aged care and has finally...
March 3, 2023
Labor MP backs party’s record on women
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women in our society. It is also a chance to reflect...
March 3, 2023
Success built by a dedicated team
WOMEN are making incredible contributions to the business world. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, women are proving that they can be successful in any field....
February 26, 2023
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 26 February
For those who revel in titillating, sex scenes in movies, let me assure you, actors loathe doing them; furthermore, they are totally...
February 25, 2023
Australia a ‘powder keg’ for grassfires after big wet
AUSTRALIA could be in for grassfires on a massive scale after three years of wet conditions left the nation loaded with fuel, history suggests. A...
February 24, 2023
Hawks flying high this season
LAST Saturday, City Oval's Division 3 side hosted Invermay and had a comfortable twenty-one shot win in Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Weekend Pennant action. Ron...
February 24, 2023
Chaotic rule may lead to another mid-season change
MIDWAY through season 2022, the AFL was awkwardly forced to change the rules. In the season's opening rounds, it became apparent that the AFL and...
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