About: Kylie Oliver

Posts by: Kylie Oliver

December 11, 2021

Treat yourself to these summer wellness tips

Summer is finally here and what better season is there to re-evaluate our lifestyles and see whether we have fallen into any not-so healthy...

December 11, 2021

Excitement brews for return of beer festival

Geelong Beer Festival founder Kieran Blood has a feeling his upcoming event in the new year will be savoured that little bit more by...

December 8, 2021

New CEO for Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative

A career journey has come full circle for proud Wemba Wemba man Simon Flagg who has been appointed to the role of chief executive...

December 7, 2021

Billboard shares a lifesaving message

A potentially lifesaving message has gone on display in one of Torquay's most prominent locations as part of a button battery awareness campaign. The billboard...

December 4, 2021

Brewery strikes gold once again

Blackman's Brewery is in celebration mode yet again following its brilliant haul at the Independent Brewers Association Beer Awards. The dedicated crew took home three...

December 4, 2021

Creating ripples of change through song

Shan Curry is drawing on her musical talents to be her own boss while giving voice to the pressing issues of mental health and...

December 3, 2021

One Agency calendar winners revealed

The talented photographers who've won a coveted place in the One Agency Surf Coast 2022 calendar have been announced. Judged by world-renowned surf photographer Ed...

December 3, 2021

Disability advocate shares inspiring story

Disability advocate Kate Toholka is drawing on her own experience to help realise the ambitious plans she has for her online organisation @disabledmums. Kate, who...

December 1, 2021

In-home carers in high demand

A record demand for in-home carers as the holiday season approaches has seen a local provider put out a call to fill 30 newly...

November 29, 2021

Time to go quackers over duck race

The race is on to adopt a rubber ducky to be in the running to win at the coveted 2021 annual Torquay Lions Club...

November 27, 2021

Bowlz of goodness in Torquay

Friends Sam Learmonth and Tash Chamberlain had often mused about opening a business together and what that venture might be. Fast forward to today and...

November 23, 2021

Share in the spirit of generosity

Torquay's Donna Symes is hoping generous locals will join her in experiencing the joy of giving this Christmas by donating to those who really...

November 21, 2021

Mountains to learn from new children’s book

Jan Juc author Stef Gemmill has released her third children's book which shares an important environmental message with young readers. Toy Mountain, which has themes...

November 20, 2021

Captivated by raw beauty of nature

Photographer Laura Alyce Bell admits there have been times when she has risen at 4am and driven two hours to capture a sunrise, only...

November 19, 2021

Community rallying to bring Eliza home

The Torquay community is rallying around a fundraiser to pay for expensive home modifications that will enable teenager Eliza McGowan to live with her...

November 13, 2021

Friends celebrate children’s book success

Two talented Surf Coast children's book creators have been recognised with national book of the year awards. Author Kaye Baillie and illustrator Renée Treml each...

November 13, 2021

Siblings’ surf brand on a mission

A shared passion for surfing was the seed that grew into a flourishing business for brother and sister duo Sarah Quinney and Dan O’Connell. As...

November 11, 2021

Holistic union of old and new

It is almost impossible to believe the coastal marvel in Barwon Heads created by Adam Kane Architects was once referred to as “the dump”...

November 6, 2021

Sun protection in harmony with nature

An entrepreneurial streak shone through early in life for Winki Zinc founder and ocean lover Belinda Sharrock. As a child she remembers pitching ideas to...

November 4, 2021

Nitro Circus makes welcome return to Geelong

The adrenaline-packed and hugely popular Nitro Circus show is set to make a welcome return to Geelong in March next year. It has been three...

November 4, 2021

Jakara takes on the world’s best

Barwon Heads' athlete Jakara Anthony can't remember a time in her life when she couldn't ski. The daughter of two snow enthusiasts, Jakara learned to...

November 3, 2021

Mugs create a stir for Movember

IT WAS a teacup belonging to a family member that gave ceramicist Elizabeth Bell and her husband Jordan a brilliant idea for a Movember...

November 2, 2021

Surviving Summer actor sings Surf Coast’s praises

THE Surf Coast is set to make a splash on Netflix next year when the teen surfing drama series Surviving Summer hits our screens. One...

October 30, 2021

SAS serves up life-changing lessons

Surf Coast local Mark Philippoussis is relishing being home after what was a "life-changing and incredible" experience on the reality TV show SAS Australia. The tennis...