June 12, 2021
Fabric queen tells of life-changing diagnosis
BARWON Heads businesswoman Nerida Hansen has built a successful independent textiles empire and is known as the queen of fabrics within the sewing community. It...
June 10, 2021
$10,000 in grants up for grabs
ANOTHER round of grants totalling $10,000 are up for grabs for local community groups thanks to the generosity of Villawood Properties. Through its Armstrong Community...
June 8, 2021
Household transport spending hits new high
THE latest edition of the Transport Affordability Index shows the average household in Geelong spent $330.70 per week on transport costs. That represents 12.3 per...
June 5, 2021
A timeless approach to interior design
A love of building and decorating runs in the blood for award-winning interior designer Kylie Sargent. Torquay-based Dennehy Builders is the family business and Kylie...
June 3, 2021
Love conquers lockdown in Torquay
KAYLA Houlihan and Alex White were determined not to let lockdown get in the way of true love a second time. The Torquay couple, who...
June 1, 2021
Foundation reaches $30 million milestone
THE Geelong Community Foundation has reached an impressive milestone of $30 million in assets after 21 years dedicated to improving lives in the region. The...
May 31, 2021
Life saver Rob a dedicated volunteer
ROB O'Neill started his life saving journey as a nipper at Anglesea in 1973 and he is still going strong as an active volunteer...
May 29, 2021
Success bubbles over for local brewers
THE region’s breweries have stamped themselves as among the best in the world after tasting collective success at the Australian International Beer Awards. Valhalla took...
May 28, 2021
Generosity wins the day at Torquay Cup
The sun shone down on revellers and punters at the ninth annual running of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup in what proved to...
May 27, 2021
Lisa-Marie gets behind Biggest Morning Tea
The loss of a cherished family friend to breast cancer was all the inspiration Lisa-Marie Hooper needed to start raising money for Cancer Council...
May 26, 2021
Youth mental health program launches
A NEW service aimed at improving education and employment outcomes for young people suffering with mental ill-health has been established in Corio. The Individual Placement...
May 26, 2021
Struggling customers urged to seek help
HELP is at hand for local customers experiencing ongoing hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a pioneering partnership between leading local businesses...
May 25, 2021
Tahnee does a bucketload of good
TAHNEE Parsons is passionate about giving back to her community and making a difference as a volunteer with the Salvos. The 22-year-old from Clifton Springs...
May 23, 2021
Liz steps up for cancer walk
LIZ Sherrey had a very personal reason to join her fellow Lifestyle Communities Mount Duneed homeowners for her first Mother’s Day Classic Walk. The part-time...
May 21, 2021
Samesyn a true seaside gem
If you look closely at Samesyn’s autumn menu, you will spy a snack called “cuttlefish cracker with mussel dip dip and finger lime”. The “dip...
May 21, 2021
Deakin graduate on winning pink pond team
A DEAKIN Geelong graduate is part of the successful team whose vision to create a large pink pond in the heart of Melbourne has...
May 13, 2021
Sweet music returns to Geelong streets
A FREE music festival aimed at celebrating female musicians will make a welcome return to the streets of Central Geelong later this month. Sweetfest is...
May 13, 2021
Women’s business group plans first event
A NETWORKING group dedicated to supporting Surf Coast businesswomen is preparing to hold its launch event this month. The Surf Coast Women in Business Community...
May 13, 2021
Entries open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards which will feature 20 categories celebrating small, medium and large businesses across all industries. The...
May 11, 2021
Something special brewing at Sou’West
A VISION two years in the making has come to fruition with the opening of the Sou’West Brewery in Torquay. The architecturally-designed venue has capacity...
May 11, 2021
Leaders have big plans for Read the Play
FOR more than a decade Read the Play has been making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people through its innovative...
May 6, 2021
Foster mums give the greatest gift
CELEBRATING Mother’s Day is extra special for Karen who is among more than 50 women in our region who fulfill the vital role of...
May 6, 2021
Fate guides Alex to dream role
GEELONG model and self-confessed animal lover Alex Hecker has landed her dream job working with the clever puppies at Guide Dogs Victoria. Alex, a former...
May 6, 2021
Strong women inspire sustainable surf brand
Celebrating an active lifestyle alongside a mission to create an empowering women’s surf culture is at the heart of Torquay fashion label U&I. The sustainable...
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