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...
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...
Navigating life changes
WIGHTONS Lawyers is dedicated to guiding clients through some of life's most significant transitions whether buying or selling a property, starting a business, navigating...
A spotlight on the female leaders at HarvestHR
PROVIDING expertise on the economy, employment landscape and latest HR trends is what Maree Herath and Arzoo Thakur do. Maree's journey from being the daughter...
Eliminating the guesswork
MANY individuals and families have experiences where they are actively seeking support, resources and guidance ensuring their loved ones have the tools to navigate...
We know brains, we know wellbeing
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...
Supporting business growth and success
OVER more than two decades of advising clients about how to best achieve business success, Claire Richards continues to be passionate about shaping strategy,...
CORA sporting precinct faces further delays
COMPLETION of the "visionary" $500 million Modewarre sports training precinct has been delayed another two years, with developers blaming "significant disruptions" caused by the...
Pups pose for a cause
GEELONG photographer Helen Green is searching for four-legged models eager to contribute to a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting local not-for-profit Don't Forget My...
Finding life’s vintage: A journey from finance to wine-making
When John White was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at the age of 51, his wife asked him a simple question that proved to...
Surf Coast to celebrate International Women’s Day
THE Surf Coast will mark International Women's Day on March 8 with a wide range of events inspiring the community to "march forward" together...
Bellarine Link draws mixed response from Corangamite candidates
THE City of Greater Geelong's calls last week for all candidates running in Corangamite in the coming federal election to commit funding to the...
Queenscliff fisheries station faces closure in proposed workforce restructure
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has proposed a significant restructure to its operations that could see its station in Queenscliff close and the size...
Walk to talk: Community unites for mental health
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the third annual Conquer the Corrugations walk, a two-day event aimed at raising awareness of, and supporting those affected, by...
Bowls club expansion rolled out again
IN THE coming weeks, Torquay Bowls Club will lodge plans with the Surf Coast Shire and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority...
$573m pledge to improve women’s health
THE Albanese Government has pledged a $573 million funding boost to improve women's access to long-term contraceptives, menopause support and endometriosis and pelvic pain...
Public artworks to transform foreshore
AN EXPANSIVE outdoor exhibition will transform Lorne's foreshore through the month of March, as the Lorne Sculpture Biennale returns to the region. Running from March...
Workshops offer creative haven for people with endometriosis
BELMONT resident and creative Rachel Bishop was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2021, at the age of 36. The diagnosis only came after she suffered severe...
Heel prick test expanded for newborns
Victoria's newborn bloodspot screening program, commonly referred to as the heel prick test, has expanded to include testing for galactosaemia. A rare genetic condition, galactosaemia...
Beyond the visible: Jane Fitzgerald’s vintage vision
Photographer Jane Fitzgerald draws much of her inspiration from her extensive travels around the globe. Her latest exhibition Amalfitana, which is set to open at...
Australia Day debate to restart at shire
THE future of Australia Day celebrations within the Surf Coast Shire is expected to be a key focus on Tuesday, February 25 when the...
City seeks bipartisan support to deliver long-awaited Bellarine Link
THE City of Greater Geelong has named the long-awaited Geelong Ring Road extension as a key priority for the region, as the federal election...
Exploring grief through art
SUBMISSIONS have opened for a unique art exhibition exploring grief. In August, Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) will once again stage its The Art of Grieving...
More funding needed for family violence support
COMMUNITY legal services are calling for more funding, as the rate of family violence across the state continues to rise. According to the Crime Statistics...