Striving for continued excellence
RENEE Reynolds, director of Jellis Craig Geelong, was always destined to be a business owner. Both parents had their own business in Geelong and Renee's...
United in a love for the game
MEET the women behind one of the country's largest basketball associations and new WNBL franchise Geelong United. Jessica Chappell's role as board chair is all...
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...
Creating healthier, more connected communities
BEST friends, mums and Torquay locals Emma Sharp and Niki Leana are creating a community and building a movement like no other in Geelong...
Delivering grants for maximum impact
MEET two of the inspiring women who make up and support the Geelong Community Foundation. Geelong Community Foundation board member Allana Goldsworthy is a barrister...
Committed to driving meaningful change
AS the Member for Geelong and Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples, Christine Couzens believe in fostering progress for women and advocating for their voices. "I...
Launching careers
EMMA Skrnjug and Alex Tito have launched their accounting careers at West Carr & Harvey and they couldn't be happier. As recent graduates – Alex...
Helping others live by their own design
EBONY Sugars is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives that align with their true values and aspirations. Through her healing practice, Manger Spiritual Healing,...
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she started watching Swami on TV when...
A beacon of hope and healing
NESTLED in the heart of Bannockburn, the Golden Plains Skin Cancer and Laser Clinic stands as a testament to the power of dedicated healthcare. The...
Shaping the future of the Great Ocean Road coast and parks
THE Great Ocean Road is more than just a scenic drive – it's a living, breathing landscape woven with history, culture and a deep...
Care and counselling for unforeseen journeys
LIKE many women and couples across the nation, Rheann Kennedy was not prepared to hear the news of unexpected findings during a routine 34-week...
Building brands that drive success
Kate Dewey is an award-winning strategic brand designer based in Geelong. More than 15 years ago, she founded D&Co Studio from her spare bedroom with...
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...
Uplifting and empowering women
SURFCOAST Women's Health Group is driven by a deep understanding of the needs of the community, recognising the unique challenges faced by women and...
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...
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...
Creating a sense of community
AUSTRALIAN Pottery Supplies, based in Torquay, grew very organically from Prue Morrison’s passion for working with clay. It was born from its humble roots of...
Leading the way
GEORGIA Hinkley was born and bred in the western districts of Victoria on a Camperdown beef and sheep farm. Georgia’s father was also the local...
A brand built by mums for families
Fizz Apparel isn't just another children's clothing brand – it's a heartfelt creation built by two mums who know first-hand the challenges (and joys)...
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...
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...
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...
We know brains, we know wellbeing
For psychologists and allied health practitioners, private practice offers flexibility, growth and community. Launch Psychology co-founders Daniela De Fazio and Brooke Davis trained together as...