Volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions
VICTORIA'S volunteers have been honoured at the 2024 Volunteering Awards, celebrating their dedication to communities across the state. Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence...
Coerver Coaching heads to the Surf Coast
YOUNG soccer talent from around Victoria will converge on Torquay early next month when Coerver Coaching Geelong kicks off a globally recognised technical skills...
Why the Demons are confident Oliver, Petracca can get the club back on track
MELBOURNE believes that with a fit Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver back in the team, the Demons will be back to their best in...
Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title
Bendigo Spirit have claimed their third WNBL championship after defeating Townsville Fire 63-55 in game two of the grand final series. The best team all...
Silk Day Spa celebrates International Women’s Day
IT'S a day to appreciate and celebrate the contributions made by women to family, the community and the world – empowering women to be...
Creating community for ceramicists
AUSTRALIAN Pottery Supplies, based in Torquay, grew very organically from Prue Morrison's passion for working with clay. It was born from its humble roots of...
Easing the process of accessing care
"MY name is Jo, and I co-founded Care Pathway Navigators to address the need for a service that assists people in applying for funding...
Celebrating seven years of industry success
THIS year marks a monumental milestone for Janelle Stevens Property. Founded by director and licensed estate agent Janelle Stevens, the company is celebrating seven years...
Bendigo the best place for women in business, Laura says
WHEN Laura Patterson moved to Bendigo more than 20 years ago, the commute back to Melbourne for work was a trial. After two years with...
From dairy farming to Parliament, Rikkie-Lee relishes a challenge
TO say that Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell's life has changed dramatically over the past two years would be an understatement. As wife to Aaron and mother to...
Why we have International Women’s Day
IF you're visiting a small business this International Women's Day, there's a one-in-three chance it's run by a woman. Women account for around one-third of...
Leading the way
GEORGIA Hinkley was born and bred in Victoria's Western District on a Camperdown beef and sheep farm. Georgia's father was also the local livestock agent,...
Shared ambition to help you thrive
FOR psychologists and allied health practitioners, private practice offers flexibility, growth and community. Launch Psychology co-founders Daniela De Fazio and Brooke Davis trained together as...
From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges...
Modern and pragmatic legal services
IN the dynamic landscape of legal services, Neon Legal stands out as innovative and modern. Based in Melbourne and Geelong, Neon Legal is a forward-thinking...
Helping women reconnect with themselves
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a moment to celebrate the power of women, not just in their personal lives but in their impact on communities...
Airshow to take to the skies
AVALON Australian International Airshow returns with a bang, fueling the passion of aviators, hobbyists, and entertainment lovers from across the globe. Get ready for an...
Coerver Coaching head to the Surf Coast
YOUNG soccer talent from around Victoria will converge on Torquay from April 7 to 10 when Coerver Coaching Geelong kicks off a globally recognised...
Spirit’s a win away from basketball championship
BENIDIGO Spirit needs one more victory to be crowned the Cygnett Women’s National Basketball League champions of the 2024-25 season. The Spirit tipped off the...
Strengthening First Nations tourism businesses in Victoria
FIRST Nations tourism businesses throughout Victoria can now apply for grants of up to $300,000 to expand their offerings under the new First Peoples...
Regional shake up to accommodate population boom
The population of regional Australia will boom in the coming decades as the boundaries of major centres are redrawn in a bid to ease...
“Bendigo, we have a problem…”
I'VE spoken to hundreds of locals and the increasing crime rate is a major concern across our community. People are scared in their own homes...
Regional house prices rise as capital city values fall
As growth in housing prices slowed in the capital cities, towns in regional Western Australia and Queensland have skyrocketed in value. Property values rose one...
AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has flagged the possible return of state of origin amid a "groundswell" of support for the concept, as the...