Police investigate car found in Portarlington bay
Portarlington residents were greeted by an unusual sight on Sunday morning...
Stuart Coffield-led Geelong Travel crowned nation’s best
A BELMONT travel agency has been recognised as the best in the country after a standout year delivering premium touring experiences. Geelong Travel, led by...
Bellarine Open Day showcases coastal retirement living
KEYTON is inviting the local community to explore the best of over-55s coastal living with the Bellarine Open Day, featuring Windsor Park and Abervale...
Ocean Grove author spins wild orangutan tale
SIBLING squabbles take a wild turn in Ocean Grove author Heather Gallagher's new children's novel My Brother, The Orangutan. The story, which Gallagher will launch...
Music fundraiser to support Auslan learning
A Geelong father has organised a community fundraiser this weekend inspired by his three-year-old daughter, who uses Auslan as she navigates complex health challenges. The...
Roaming cats targeted in new discount scheme
CAT owners who commit to keeping their pets contained at all times will be rewarded with at least 50 per cent off their annual...
Volunteers vow to keep relief centre alive
AN emergency relief centre in Grovedale that was due to close today (Friday 6 March) has been granted a last-minute lifeline, allowing the service...
Lorne needs you: traders seek lifeline after disasters
IT was meant to be the busiest time of the year. Instead, for many Lorne businesses, January became a month of cancellations, confusion and...
Making grocery shopping affordable and accessible
DUSTY'S Bulk Foods has grown into one of the Surf Coast's most values driven retail spaces and is a powerful example of women leading...
Raising the standard in real estate
GOLD Property is a distinguished, female-led real estate agency delivering an elevated, client-first service across the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong region. Founded by...
Celebrating the women leading real estate across Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet
ALONG Victoria's iconic coastline, generosity and connection shape the way communities grow, and the women of Great Ocean Road Real Estate embody this year's...
A calmer, fume-free approach to modern hair care
FOR Evie Rauber, hair has never been about fast transformations or chasing trends. With over a decade in the industry, her philosophy has always...
Moore than accountants: meet the duo redefining advisory excellence
COLLABORATION drives client success and leadership at Moore Australia. Jamie Arrington, senior manager in business advisory, and Brittany Bell, manager in self-managed super funds...
Two women, one approach:real estate with care
BETWEEN them, Kellie Papworth and Olivia Swann bring more than two decades of real estate experience on the Surf Coast. While their results are well...
Neon evolution: why high performance environments are reshaping the commercial landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise. They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" –...
Championing women across the Bellarine
AS the first Victorian Parliament to achieve gender parity, the Allan Labor government is delivering policies and initiatives that reflect the diverse needs and...
Women leading with purpose at APCO
LEADERSHIP at APCO is built on experience, integrity and a genuine commitment to people and community. This International Women's Day, APCO is proud to recognise...
Stitching together healing and community
WITH a professional background spanning youth work, developmental trauma and family therapy, Andrea Clements' career has always centred on people, connection and healing. For more...
Charting a course for purposeful leadership and local impact
ONE Thursday afternoon in 2006 as Rachel Bethune sat in her VCE business management class, she was struck by the words of her passionate...
Raising the bar in beauty
EMMA McFarlane, director of Blush Group, has achieved incredible success with her third salon opening and has no plans yet for slowing down. Blush Bar...
Redefining women’s healthcare
SINCE opening its doors in April 2024, Surf Coast Women's Health Group has rapidly become one of the Surf Coast's most impactful healthcare initiatives...
From healthcare to healing: why digestive health can’t be ignored
ASH Noble's career in healthcare spans more than 20 years, though it hasn't followed a straight line. She began as a registered nurse, driven by...
Connection and flexibility are key to a fulfilling career
SUE Browne and Kate Rantall both believe accounting is a fantastic career path for women. Their journeys into the profession were quite different, yet...
Creating spaces with soul
DESIGN isn't just about colour palettes in a room. And it's certainly not about fluffing cushions or shopping for sofas. For Katina Fimmel, it's...