Take me out to the ball game
COUNCIL is stepping up to the plate to hit homeruns for local baseball, and it's all happening here in Deakin Ward. Last Sunday our community...
Strengthening the team at Natural Real Estate
NATURAL Real Estate has welcomed Adam von Einem into the role of general manager, after working closely with the business behind the scenes as...
Built for better living
AT Live Green Homes, building a home is about more than just how it looks, it's about how it feels to live in, every...
Sea change for Rylock Geelong : opening in Torquay
RYLOCK Geelong is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in its journey: a sea change to Torquay from March. This move marks a significant...
Big news for Victorian households : the new home battery rebate explained
IN July 2025, the federal government rolled out a new Home Battery Rebate designed to make solar batteries more affordable than ever. Eligible households receive...
Highly anticipated BYD seven-seater arrives at BYD Geelong
THE all-new BYD SEALION 8 has arrived in Geelong. This Super Hybrid seven-seater SUV is the brand's first seven-seat model and the first one...
MCH – Special Edition
ACT digital edition, February 13
SCT digital edition, February 13
Benefit Geelong grants to open soon
BENEFIT Geelong's next grant round will open next week, with an information session to be held on Monday, February 16 for interested applicants. The not-for-profit...
Good Friday Appeal calls for Torquay help
The 2026 Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital is facing a shortfall in both volunteers and donations, with local communities urged to...
Cash for camps, excursions and sports
FUNDING for students to attend camps and excursions is available from this term, the state government has announced. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is...
Inspiring women sought for 2026 Victorian Honour Roll
COMMUNITY members are being encouraged to nominate eligible inspirational individuals from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds and age groups for the 2026 Victorian...
A home where design, nature and lifestyle unite
14 Basin Lane, Torquay Step into a residence where architecture, nature, and lifestyle come together in perfect harmony, thoughtfully designed to transform everyday living into...
Stylishly renovated beachside living with ocean views: 7 Vera Court, Aireys Inlet
THIS newly renovated home presents a fabulous opportunity to secure a flat, beachside residence on the ocean side of the highway. Perfectly positioned beside...
Town by Town Snapshot: Aireys Inlet
THE size of Aireys Inlet is approximately 20.2sqkm. The population of Aireys Inlet was 2016 was 802 people. By 2021, the population was 979,...
Riv on the Record – Adrian Leijer[Soccer coach]
THIS week I had the great pleasure of being joined by former Socceroo and Coerver Coaching Geelong director Adrian Leijer. Spin it! How did you...
When bushfires make their own weather
Hometown heroes: the volunteers who stood their ground
They are farmers and tradies, parents and students, professionals and retirees. They come from different walks of life, different towns and different generations. But...
Tim watched his Otways property burn through a Ring camera
Tim Leith was miles away when he watched his property burn, unable to do anything but stare at his phone. Late on Saturday morning, a...
A gentle encounter to remember
Over two memorable days in November, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service offered residents from seven aged care homes across the region a rare and...
Cats return to winning ways against Melbourne
GEELONG'S Premier Women's Firsts have bounced back from their loss to Carlton in dominant fashion, beating Melbourne thanks to a well-spread contribution with both...
Home battery rebates are dropping in 2026
IF YOU'VE been considering a home battery, now may be the time to act. Battery rebates of up to $300 per kWh are now available,...
Rethinking what aged care should look like
WHEN people talk about aged care, the conversation often centres on necessity, support and the practical realities of needing help day to day. Increasingly, people...