Dr Kate Gazzard named as replacement Greens candidate in Wannon
FORMER Surf Coast Shire councillor Kate Gazzard will contest Wannon in the forthcoming federal election for the Greens, campaigning on climate action and social...
Geelong Short Play Festival seeks local talent
A new writers' festival, which will culminate in a series of theatrical performances later this year, has launched in Geelong and locals of all...
Family farm reborn as unique wedding destination
Sisters Pip Minney and Ali Kooloos hail from a family of pioneers, a legacy their newest venture aims to safeguard into the future. The duo...
Share the Dignity calls for community support
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has launched its bi-annual Dignity Drive and is calling on the support of the local community. Until the end of...
Anglesea Primary School’s annual Village Fair returns
MORE than 3,000 people are expected to attend Anglesea Primary School's annual Village Fair later this month, helping the school raise much-needed funds to...
Urgent care clinic to reduce pressure on Geelong hospital
RESIDENTS in Torquay, Armstrong Creek and the wider Surf Coast region will be able to get access to bulk billed care for urgent but...
Non-profits receive energy-saving upgrades
EFFICIENT hot water heat pumps will be donated to Anglesea's Sirovilla Retirement Village, Phoenix Housing and Geelong's Samaritan House, as part of Geelong Sustainability's...
Duck hunting season extended, bag limits increased
RECREATIONAL duck hunters will enjoy an extended shooting season this year, as well as an increased daily bag limit when the season begins next...
Community input sought to secure Apollo Bay’s water supply
BARWON Water is calling for community input as it works to develop a long-term plan to ensure water security across the Apollo Bay region...
Rotary conference to livestream prolific speakers for community
DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty, high-profile psychologist and author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, and international End Polio ambassador Ramesh Ferris are among the keynote speakers...
Local restaurants join effort to restore marine habitats
A TRAILBLAZING recycling program aimed at reducing waste and restoring marine habitats has expanded to Torquay, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Run by environmental conservation...
Ramsar Week celebrates local wetlands
THE community will have the opportunity to explore Swan Bay by canoe, hunt for the elusive Corangamite water skink and take a walk on...
Awareness gap on shingles leaves many vulnerable
AN estimated 97 per cent of Australians carry the inactive virus that causes singles by the age of 40, but 36 per cent of...
Jet headlines all-star Aussie rock line-up
AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jet will return to Torquay later this month for the second annual Lookout Festival, promising audiences a "high octane" set filled...
Passion for perfection
GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...
Launching careers
EMMA Skrnjug and Alex Tito have launched their accounting careers at West Carr & Harvey and they couldn't be happier. As recent graduates – Alex...
A beacon of hope and healing
NESTLED in the heart of Bannockburn, the Golden Plains Skin Cancer and Laser Clinic stands as a testament to the power of dedicated healthcare. The...
Striving for continued excellence
RENEE Reynolds, director of Jellis Craig Geelong, was always destined to be a business owner. Both parents had their own business in Geelong and Renee's...
Empowering education with innovative resources
IN an industry often bound by rigid structures and outdated methodologies, Rychelle Carmody is leading the way in modern, interactive learning design. As the founder...
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she started watching Swami on TV when...
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...
A bright future
AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...
Helping others live by their own design
EBONY Sugars is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives that align with their true values and aspirations. Through her healing practice, Manger Spiritual Healing,...
Shaping the future of the Great Ocean Road coast and parks
THE Great Ocean Road is more than just a scenic drive – it's a living, breathing landscape woven with history, culture and a deep...