About: Kylie Oliver

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October 30, 2021

Daily ritual brews into business idea

They might call themselves "tea thieves" but Georgia Prisco and Laura O'Connor are definitely on the side of good, helping others steal back precious...

October 28, 2021

Buyers snap up luxury lifestyle at Qudos St Leonards

Astute local buyers have jumped at the chance to secure a slice of luxurious waterfront apartment living at Qudos St Leonards. Fourteen of the 16...

October 24, 2021

Navigating through COVID re-entry anxiety

It is not unusual to feel anxious as lockdowns ease, ‘freedom day’ approaches and there is more and more talk of ‘living with COVID’. After...

October 23, 2021

Capturing magical moments in time

Photographer Linda Gorfol has a golden rule of never deleting any of her photos. Through experience the Torquay creative has learned there can be treasure...

October 20, 2021

Triple treat celebrated at business awards

In-home care and companionship service Home Instead Geelong shone brightly at last night's Geelong Business Excellence Awards taking out three awards including the coveted...

October 16, 2021

Feast for a worthy cause

The not-for-profit Breast Cancer Trials is calling on the community to cook up a storm and enjoy a three-course meal while supporting a great...

October 16, 2021

Abby Lee’s mindful creative journey

Artist Abby Lee Sleep feels a warm sense of nostalgia every time she paints one of her signature creations featuring native Australian flora. Her often...

October 12, 2021

Colac all set for festival of food, music and culture

An enticing day-long festival of music, culture and food is in store when FLAVAFEST hits the regional city of Colac this summer on February...

September 27, 2021

Lions pitch in to help the environment

COVID restrictions might have put a stop to Torquay Lions Club’s fundraising activities but it hasn’t stopped them from making a difference in the...

September 26, 2021

Going behind the scenes with the Rip Curl design team

RIP CURL is giving its customers a behind the scenes peek at how its groundbreaking bikini fit guide came together. In June this year the...

September 26, 2021

Savvy mums win business accolades

A TRIO of successful local mums has been recognised for business excellence at the prestigious AusMumpreneur Annual Awards. Marshall businesswoman, Justine Martin, took out five...

September 25, 2021

Time to tackle dementia discrimination

MORE than two-thirds of people living with dementia felt at risk of experiencing some form of discrimination and 30 per cent say their wellbeing...

September 25, 2021

Wagtail wonders lift community spirit

ARTIST Mike McLean breaks into a smile as he does a quick mental count of how many wagtail paintings he has produced in recent...

September 19, 2021

Celebrating 125 years of Geelong Gallery

Local art lovers are invited to join in celebrating 125 years of the Geelong Gallery via a virtual event being held next month. To celebrate...

September 19, 2021

Whimsical cake designs prove irresistible

Cynthia Taylor recalls being mesmerized as a little girl watching her Italian grandmother at work in the kitchen. Seeing her move “rhythmically” as she baked...

September 17, 2021

Foster carers relish making a difference

Local couple Peyman and Leila feel their lives have been greatly enriched since becoming foster carers to young people in need of respite care. The...

September 16, 2021

Free beer for the vaxxed is no Furphy

Locally brewed favourite Furphy has declared it’s their shout for double-jabbed beer lovers as part of a ‘Vaxxed to the Pub’ initiative in support...

September 14, 2021

Schools boosted by extra learning space

Armstrong Creek School and Torquay Coast Primary are both in line to get new double-storey relocatable buildings to help meet growing student enrolments. The modern...

September 14, 2021

Inaugural Queenscliff Art Prize wins pier approval

Brothers Chris and Adam Macleod spent much of their childhood holidaying with family in Queenscliff and one of their fondest memories was jumping off...

September 13, 2021

Creative Engine grants jumpstart new projects

The Geelong Arts Centre has announced the nine creative projects set to benefit from the second round of its innovative Creative Engine grants initiative. The...

September 12, 2021

First Nations youth gambling awareness program launches

The Geelong region will be home to Australia’s first youth specific First Nations gambling awareness program to support young Wadawurrung people. Aboriginal-owned organisation Strong Brother...

September 11, 2021

Organic approach to the art of timeless style

Interior design is something that comes naturally to Rebecca Jansma. A scroll through her stunning Instagram account or some time spent in her presence assures...