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Giving back through growing skills

FOR more than five years, students from The Gordon's landscaping program have combined hands-on learning with community engagement through a longstanding partnership with Samaritan...

Cam Mooney: The gap in Geelong’s game will be tested over the next month

Geelong’s biggest issue right now is the gap between their best and their “in-between”, and until they close it, they’re not a...

Find your path at St Patrick’s College

ST Patrick's College Ballarat is celebrating Education Week by highlighting the diverse senior pathways available to students, reinforcing the message that success looks different...

Your future starts with SEDA College

SEDA College was established in 2007 to address gaps in traditional education and in 2017 evolved into an Independent Senior Secondary School and the...

St Augustine’s: more than just a school

NESTLED in a vibrant and caring community, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Creswick is a shining example of what 21st-century education should be –...

Achieving together at Woady Yaloak Primary School

ESTABLISHED in 1994, Woady Yaloak Primary School is a unique four-campus school, with sites in Smythesdale, Snake Valley, Scarsdale and Ross Creek, just 10...

Exceptional value and service

ARE you and your friends looking for some great events to experience? Perhaps you are wanting to meet new people and try something a...

Learning that lasts: the Ballarat Grammar approach

THE best education leaves a positive impact on students' lives long after they leave. At Ballarat Grammar, that conviction runs through everything, from the...

A strong start for a bright future at Ballarat Steiner School

IN an education landscape increasingly focused on outcomes, Ballarat Steiner School and Kindergarten offers something both timeless and forward thinking: a curriculum approved by...

Xavier turns up to work with a football in his hand… and a future in motion

XAVIER Nelson doesn't always arrive at work with a laptop. Sometimes, it's a football tucked under his arm. As a gforce trainee undertaking a Certificate...

Unlocking more days of early learning for your child at Goodstart

FOR many families across the Bendigo and McIvor region, balancing the budget while trying to give children the best start in life can feel...

Loreto alumni power the future of education by giving back

THERE is something uniquely powerful about former students returning to the very programs that helped shape them. Across the rowing sheds, the theatre, and on...

Regional publishers back bargaining reform

Regional news publishers have welcomed proposed federal legislation aimed at ensuring global digital platforms fairly compensate Australian journalism, calling it a major...

Free transport fares fall flat without services, councils warn

LOCAL councils say fare cuts are missing the mark, with large parts of the region still cut off from reliable public transport. The G21 Alliance...

Are you being a good neighbour?Prevent Serrated tussock from spreading

PREVENTING serrated tussock from establishing on your property is the best method of control and is best done prior to seeding. Unless already controlled, tussock...

From top town to top spuds: Trentham gears up for Spudfest

FRESH from national recognition as Australia's Top Tiny Tourism Town, Trentham is gearing up to welcome visitors for the return of The Great Trentham...

A thriving habitat from recycled containers

AS Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) becomes part of our everyday life, communities across the West Zone are discovering how far a 10-cent...

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...

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Geelong Travel – The Viking Savings Event

Free travel extended, discounts to follow

Victoria’s free public transport period has been extended. Premier Jacinta Allan announced on Sunday that all public transport will remain free until the end of...

Geelong CBD crime blitz nets 350 arrests

An ongoing police operation targeting retail theft and anti social behaviour in Geelong’s CBD has resulted in more than 350 arrests over...

Top cruise agent Stuart Coffield hosts travel showcase

ONE of Australia's top luxury cruise specialists is opening the door for Geelong travellers, with Belmont agent Stuart Coffield hosting a special information evening...

Build v buy in 2026: what actually stacks up?

FOR today's buyers, the decision to build or buy isn't just about property, it's about possibility and long-term value. Across Ballarat and Bendigo, builders like...