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Art of the Minds Festival celebrates National Mental Health Week

The Art of the Minds Festival is back next month with a jam-packed calendar of events to celebrate National Mental Health Week and raise...

Ling or Kelly to present AFL trophy

Geelong's most recent flag-winning captain Cameron Ling will hand over the AFL premiership cup to his successor Joel Selwood if the Cats are successful. A...

The Ripcurl GromSearch hits the water this holidays

The Rip Curl GromSearch series is hitting the water this weekend, kicking off the September school holidays with first event of series at Bells...

Finding peace of mind

Meditation is an age-old practice that transcends religions, cultures, and eras. Some meditate as a religious practise, others seek to reduce stress and anxiety or...

Surfing September off to a successful start

Victorian SurfAid ambassadors Nathan Rivalland and James Wilson-Browne kicked off their SurfAid Make A Wave challenge with a successful launch party, raising more than...

Set up your outdoors for spring gatherings

Spring days call for embracing the afternoon's warmer weather and hosting soirées in your outdoor space. Get ready for days by the pool and afternoons...

Bespoke furniture for a more sustainable future

Al and Imogen Roberts of Al + Imo are a husband and wife duo based at Freshwater Creek leading the charge in sustainable furniture...

RBA hikes interest rates again

The central bank has hiked rates for the fifth month in a row.

The 50 basis point lift brings the official cash rate...

Finding healing through creative expression

By using a variety of artistic methods, Art Therapy can provide people with a creative way to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Art Therapy...

Enjoy an endless holiday

If you've ever wondered about what it's like to live in the Bellarine Peninsula's premier retirement community, now is the time to ask. The Bellarine...

Rent stress hits worrying peak

THE Bellarine is among the most expensive places to rent in Victoria, with housing charities calling on governments to address the problem. Affordable housing advocates,...

Plans for Grove apartment build

DEVELOPERS have revealed plans for a three-storey apartment block in the centre of Ocean Grove. Plans lodged with the City of Greater Geelong show designs...

Challenge yourself and support youth

LifeChanger's KM4KIDS is back for another year – bigger and better than ever! A 21-day health and wellbeing challenge where individuals and teams clock up...

BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell hits Costa Hall stage for one night in September

With just two performances on Saturday 3 September, Geelong Arts Centre is thrilled to welcome Australia's very own Queenie van de Zandt at Costa...

Birmingham Games: Aussies in action on Day 11 and Day 10 results

Aussies in action on Day 11 of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: DIVING Mixed Synchronised 3m Springboard Final (Maddison Keeney, Anabelle Smith, Domonic Bedggod, Shixin Li),...

Birmingham Games: Aussies in action on Day 10 and Day 9 results

What’s on today? DIVING Men's 10m Platform Preliminary (Shixin Li, Cassiel Rousseau), Women's 3m Springboard Preliminary (Emily Boyd, Georgia Sheehan), Men's 10m Platform Final, Women's 3m...

Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 1.85 per cent

The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent - its highest level in over six years. For...

Rates put first home buyers at risk: RBA

Households are generally well placed to weather interest rate rises, but recent first home buyers are particularly vulnerable to financial stress with the Reserve...

Aussies in action in Birmingham: Day 1

TODAY (Friday, July 29) is Day 1 of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, and Australian athletes will be straight into the action. Here's a list...

Inflation highest in more than 30 years

AUSTRALIA has recorded its worst inflation outcome since the introduction of the GST, potentially locking in an interest rate rise by the central bank...

First homebuyers offered more hope with home guarantee scheme extension

The industry has been quick to show support for the extension of the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme, which will see 40,000 new places...

Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 1.35 pct

The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate to 1.35 per cent from 0.85 per cent at its board meeting, the third consecutive...

Surf Coast musos take to the mic

SURF Coast musicians are taking the stage with monthly open mic nights hosted at Bells Beach Brewing to showcase local talent. Award-winning Torquay singer-songwriter Kirsty...

MBV CEO Rebecca Casson to head up government consultative council

Master Builders Victoria (MBV) CEO Rebecca Casson has been appointed as chairperson of the Victorian Government's Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC) in another first...