Meet the duo championing women at Meli
MELI'S Jessica Smith and Keeley Davies are leading the march forward towards a workplace where women are empowered to succeed and everyone in the...
Saluting local wine
BOTTLES & Barrels has been a local gathering point in Geelong West for years. Initially a boutique bottle shop selling wine and craft beer, it...
The march goes on
ON International Women’s Day, the Australian Government releases a report card on the status of women in Australia. The first report card in 2023 ranked...
A client-focused approach
LOCATED on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, Joti Financial has been serving clients in and around Geelong since April 2023. With a commitment to providing a...
Helping women reconnect with themselves
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a moment to celebrate the power of women, not just in their personal lives but in their impact on communities...
Banking on balance
BALANCING a fulfilling career while prioritising family to achieve a healthy work-life balance is a challenge many professionals face. For Sarah Posterino and Karen Mason,...
Town snapshot – Point Lonsdale
The size of Point Lonsdale is about 14.3sqkm and has 12 parks covering nearly 11.9 per cent of total area. The population of Point Lonsdale...
Push for Surf Coast urgent care clinic gains momentum
A PETITION calling for a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic on the Surf Coast has gained strong community support, with Corangamite federal member Libby Coker...
Independent candidate enters race for Wannon
INDEPENDENT candidate Bernardine Atkinson has announced she will contest the seat of Wannon in the 2025 federal election, campaigning on policies aimed at restructuring...
Redefining law with care
TAYLOR Legal believes legal services should be accessible, straightforward, and built around the needs of its clients. Led by Katherine Taylor, the firm takes a...
Empowering education with innovative resources
IN an industry often bound by rigid structures and outdated methodologies, Rychelle Carmody is leading the way in modern, interactive learning design. As the founder...
A health club for every woman
SINCE purchasing Fernwood Waurn Ponds in 2019, club owners and sisters Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a gym...
Entering a new era
ON March 1, Coulter Legal appointed a new leadership team, elevating three existing employees to business owners and directors of the firm. Among the three...
Passionate about helping clients
BEFORE signing the dotted line, it is important that both vendors and purchasers receive comprehensive legal advice and understand their rights and obligations in...
Empowering workplaces with integrity and strategic insight
IN today's fast-paced and ever-evolving dynamic business environment, where legal challenges are increasingly complex and workplace relationship dynamics ever-changing, the role of a skilled...
Helping others create a life that feels good
HEATHER LA is not your average wellness coach. She's been in the trenches – burnt out, overwhelmed and running on sheer willpower. After years in...
Valuing caregivers on the coast
COUNTRY to Coast Home Care Services provides in-home care services exclusively on the Surf Coast, so locals can stay at home for longer. Working in...
A finance broker who gets you and your needs
Emily Shanley helps customers to find quality loans tailored to their individual needs. After ten years working within the major banks, Emily felt the drive...
A bright future
AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...
Breaking barriers: 50 years of client-centric legal services
Fifty years ago, the legal profession was a vastly different landscape – one that was often seen as opaque, intimidating and out of reach...
Building women’s economic security: a new hub for Geelong
WHEN Mandy Richards founded Global Sisters in 2013, her mission was clear: to remove the barriers holding women back from economic security—particularly those facing...
From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges...
Bringing weddings and love to life
IN the heart of Geelong, a small florist business is blooming into a wedding industry favourite. Bonnie Blossom, founded and run by 22-year-old Shay Pizaro,...
Scoring points for women’s basketball
GEORGIA McLean is a lawyer who brings a strong legal and governance perspective to Geelong United Basketball. She not only sits on the board,...