About: contributor

Posts by: contributor

October 1, 2020

Grapevine: Region adapting to environmental changes

The Yarra Valley is a region in flux. With the increasing impact of both climate change which is bringing warmer temperatures across the region...

October 1, 2020

Get in quick to secure the last lots in The Sands

After nearly 20 years of development at The Sands Torquay, the final release will be launched in October. As the saying goes... ‘leaving the best...

October 1, 2020

Buyers jump on Warralily townhomes

Warralily’s fast-tracked release of The Greenway was released to the market over the weekend with 50% of the first stage taken up immediately. Warralily, in...

September 24, 2020

Shop local for a chance to win

STOPPING at your local newsagent to pick up a magazine could be an important first step in supporting local business and could even lead...

September 24, 2020

Property investors remain upbeat but looking at different locations to buy – and to live

The majority of property investors have remained upbeat during COVID-19, however the pandemic has made them reconsider not only where they buy, but also...

September 24, 2020

Southern markets drive finished cattle prices

MEAT and Livestock Australia (MLA) report that finished cattle prices have been bolstered by the southern states. In recent weeks, attention in the cattle market...

September 24, 2020

Summer and the warmer weather is on its way

Wine style of Rose continues to grow and displace both whites and reds as a viable year-round wine option. Ground zero for Rose’s renaissance was...

September 17, 2020

Celebrating two years of quality products and service at Dress Your Space

Dress Your Space, a locally owned and operated business are soon to celebrate its second year of trading under their new business name...

September 17, 2020

Age-group review could help participation

REVIEWING junior sport age-groupings should be a key consideration for 2021 as a way of maintaining high levels of participation after COVID-19. That's the view...

September 17, 2020

Bringing the holiday fun to you

If you need ideas to keep the kids busy at home these school holidays, look no further than Central Geelong Marketing’s spring Central Geelong...

September 17, 2020

Heavy metal letter-drop at Wandana

TAKE some three-metre-high metal letters, stick them on a hill beside a freeway, add a controversial message and, well, you’re sure to field a...

September 17, 2020

Yoga to calm the body and mind

Yoga teacher Anna Rimmer is encouraging the region’s healthcare and education workers to roll out their mats and join a free virtual yoga session. Anna,...

September 17, 2020

Building great relationships

Times like these present an amazing opportunity to take stock! What's really important comes into focus and often things we thought were critical fade...

September 17, 2020

Happy sailing

KITHBROOKE Yacht Club commodore Bill White says you don’t have to be on the beach to sail a yacht. While playing outdoor bowls on a...

September 10, 2020

Focusing on experience, quality and affordability

Enso Homes is all about customer service and making the experience of building a new home as easy as possible. Their slogan – marrying design with...

September 10, 2020

Carving out spaces to adapt to a new normal

WITH SURFCOAST PROPERTY STYLIST JACKIE ZULLIGER It was in March of this year when, on an onsite inspection in Winchelsea, I walked in and saw...

September 10, 2020

Happy Father’s Day winning feeling

LOCAL Geelong, Bellarine and Melbourne Cup winning trainer Danny O'Brien started the IGA Liquor Father's Day Races at the Geelong Racing Club on Sunday...

September 10, 2020

Building approvals increase 12 percent in July

The HomeBuilder program has been very positive for the detached house sector, but the impact of this program is yet to be seen in...

September 10, 2020

Grant helps bowling association plan for national competition

Australian Blind Bowls Association president Greg Kennedy says a Victorian government grant will allow the association to continue planning for national and Trans-Tasman competitions...

September 10, 2020

Turnkey townhomes are just the tick at QUAY2

Who wouldn’t want a luxurious lock and leave lifestyle by the beach? Avant Townhomes at QUAY2 offer just that, and with only 10 townhomes in...

September 3, 2020

Real Flame Geelong offers efficiency and comfort

At Ignite Fireplace Studio (brought to you by Real Flame Geelong) a big consideration for us when we design our gas fireplaces is being...

September 3, 2020

Free mental health support

Alongside various government initiatives and funding introduced to remedy the current mental health challenge presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, not-for-profit The Banksia Project are...

September 3, 2020

Think F.A.S.T to recognise signs of a stroke

Ambulance Victoria is urging residents across the region to learn the F.A.S.T test to identify signs of stroke and not delay calling Triple Zero...

September 3, 2020

Off the scale – 10kg average weight loss across globe after decade of Virtual Gastric Band therapy.

A pioneering approach to weight loss which has helped transform the lives of nearly 9,000 people across the globe is celebrating its 10th birthday. Invented...