About: Kylie Oliver

Experts want children moving more

A nationwide report card on children's physical activity shows young Australians are not moving enough and have below average fitness levels compared to international...

Film feast coming to Flying Brick

Flying Brick Cider House is teaming up with the North Bellarine Film Festival to present the Art House Films & Feast. To be held on...

Trackside showcase for Bells Beach business

Kellie Blair has been humbled by the wonderful response to the all-natural Australian made range of self-care products she has created under The Herbalist...

Breamlea artist rides a creative wave

Breamlea artist Brittany March poetically describes the creative process behind her work as "putting a piece of myself onto paper". One glance at her captivating...

Farewell to a surf industry legend

Legendary shaper and Torquay surfer Russell Graham has been remembered as an icon of the surfing industry following his death last month. Tributes have rolled...

Wear a piece of Bells history

To celebrate the highly anticipated return of the Rip Curl Pro to our shores, the iconic surf label is giving customers the chance to...

Hooked on a fresh new venture

Surf Coast couple Alex and Sarah Rawson are old hands at navigating life's adventures together. Their shared passion for the high seas has seen the...

Guiding the way to thrive

Jan Juc naturopath Rebecca Winkler has always found joy in the practice of cooking nourishing meals for others. That pastime spilled over into developing recipes...

Mobile ‘story time’ ready to roll

GEELONG Regional Library's much-loved Story Time sessions for children will roll into the Surf Coast towns of Anglesea and Winchelsea this month. Story Times Goes...

Zorali climbs to new heights

Encouraging everyday people to relish the benefits of being in nature is a heartfelt mission shared by husband-and-wife duo Cam and Elise Greenwood. The Ocean...

Deep dive into the blue

Discovering what lies beneath the ocean's surface has been central to James Cini's life for as long as he can remember. The youngest of three...

Cupcake queen of the coast

Michelle Hall is a big believer in taking the plunge and following your passions. "You have to start somewhere" is a mantra that served the...

Starting a wonderful new chapter

The healing power of a good book is something most of us will have experienced at some point in our life. But for Lynne Main...

Timeless touch and detailed design

An obsessive love of details and natural curiosity for interiors drew Tanya Love-Hallihan to a career in interior architecture and design. The respected Jan Juc...

Immense beauty on a small scale

Artist Alice Trow is happiest when she is out in nature soaking up the smallest details of the environment around her. It might be a...

Tea venture tastes global success

Emma Watson was a second-year naturopathy student when she started "playing around with the magic and benefits of herbs" in the small kitchen of...

Seed funding helps grow Little Aths

The fledgling Surf Coast Little Athletics group has welcomed $1000 of seed funding allocated by Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker. The club, which is...

Dreamy scenes brought to life

Anglesea artist Karren Stoneham was able to find a wonderful silver lining through the challenges of the pandemic and multiple lockdowns.

Hamper venture inspired by the Otways

Caroline Shelbourne had always seen the general store in Deans Marsh as a treasure trove when it came to buying thoughtful gifts for teachers...

Esplanade sale sets new Torquay record

A luxurious architect-designed home with uninterrupted views at 189 The Esplanade has sold for what is believed to be a new price record for...

Pouring passion into a family business

Mick Dowling pulls up a chair in his new coastal wine bar and from the moment he starts talking his impressive knowledge and sincere...

Sarah builds upon something unique

Sarah Oram spent a decade advising big business on how to grow and improve during her career as a senior strategy manager at one...

Nurturing a connection with nature

When Cassie Harrison started taking friends and family members on adventures in nature she could see it was sparking something special in them. In fact,...

Door opens to a dream role

Thomas McGuane never set out to clinch a lead role in the Broadway smash hit musical Frozen when it came to Australia. The Geelong-born performer...