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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sustainable fashion made to last
It was seeing first-hand the devastating impacts of fast, mass-produced fashion that led Tania Egan and Fleur Grundy to launch their own ethical fashion...
Council jumps on Jan Juc bike park proposal
A major revamp of the bike park at Bob Pettitt Reserve could be on the cards to help meet increasing demand from local riders. At...