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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rip Curl stocked up and putting safety first

A SURGE in the number of people enjoying the benefits of surfing has buoyed the dedicated crew at Rip Curl’s Torquay store. Store manager Nathan...

XTM’s miracle Merino masks

Face masks are the new re-usable shopping bag during the coronavirus lockdown, and interest is spiking in re-usable and sustainable facewear and neckwear.

What a year it has been so far

At the behest of the pandemic, so many individuals, businesses and industries have been hugely affected, but thankfully the property market has fared very...

The fastest way to yes

After the first lockdown, the banks have been inundated with applications - refinances and purchases alike. And now there’s a backlog as their staff...

How to negotiate better mortgage rates during a pandemic

WITH REALESTATEVIEW.COM.AU

Wages growth has stagnated and unemployment is historically high, but cash-strapped households can stretch their money a little further by slashing their mortgage...

Councillor Column: Cr Pat Murnane from the City of Greater Geelong, August 20

FREE car parking in the Geelong CBD is one of the most talked about issues in our region. It is estimated that a “free car...

A new lifestyle to counter isolation in Mount Duneed

ONE reflection shared throughout COVID-19 lockdown is that we humans are truly social beings. We’re missing coffee (or wine!) catch-ups with the girls, live footy...

LifeChanger: Connection

WITH SCOTT WATTERS

There are 7.4 billion people on the planet and every one is unique.

Help for depression and anxiety

WITH HEROES HOME DOCTOR

Depression and anxiety is more common than we are aware.

How to handle hayfever

WITH DIRECT CHEMIST OUTLET

Runny, itchy nose? Sneezing? Itchy, watery eyes?