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...
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...
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...
Airshow to take to the skies
AVALON Australian International Airshow returns with a bang, fueling the passion of aviators, hobbyists, and entertainment lovers from across the globe. Get ready for...
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...
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...
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,...
Supporting women, the local community and those in need
SINCE opening in November 2024, Zambrero Torquay has seen extraordinary success thanks to the incredible support of the Surf Coast community, enabling 22,541 meals...
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...
Pioneering leadership, healthcare and transformative wellbeing
IN the dynamic landscape of business and leadership, Watceilia Varso embodies the art of reengineering by seamlessly integrating leadership coaching, healthcare and holistic wellbeing...
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...
Meet the home loan specialists
WHEN Community Bank Winchelsea first opened 22 years ago, the main ambition was to retain banking services in a regional town. The local board of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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Funding boost for men’s sheds across Victoria
MEN'S sheds across Victoria will share in more than $879,000 in grants to upgrade facilities, support community projects, and expand programs under the state's...
Funding boost to support respite care for Victorian carers
LOCAL organisations can now apply for new funding to expand respite care services for unpaid carers under the state's Additional Respite for Carers Program...
Grants open to boost Victorian music industry
THE Victorian government has opened applications for new grants to support musicians, venues, and music workers, aiming to boost gigs, creative projects, and career...
Suburb Profile: Grovedale
The size of Grovedale is about 7sqkm and has 21 parks covering nearly 14.3 per cent of total area. The population of Grovedale in 2016...