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MCH digital edition, March 14

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Volunteers recognised for outstanding contributions

VICTORIA'S volunteers have been honoured at the 2024 Volunteering Awards, celebrating their dedication to communities across the state. Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence...

Grants open to help young Victorians restore nature

YOUNG Victorians will have more opportunities to care for the environment, with $450,000 in Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants now available. Minister for Environment Steve...

Labor promises more bulk-billed GP visits in Geelong region

GP services across Geelong, the Bellarine, and the Surf Coast would see a major expansion in bulk billing under an Albanese Government plan to...

Surf Coast Shire secures $700,000 for energy upgrade

SURF Coast Shire will receive $700,000 in federal funding to replace a gas-powered heating and cooling system at its Civic Centre with a fully...

ConocoPhillips granted approval for offshore gas drilling

CONOCOPHILLIPS has been granted approval to drill for gas off the coast of western Victoria, in an area that overlaps with a separate seismic...

Grants open for community-led road safety projects

COMMUNITY groups and organisations can now apply for funding to improve road safety, with $600,000 available in the 2025 Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Road...

Kate Lockhart to contest Corangamite for Voices movement

AGRICULTURAL scientist Kate Lockhart has been selected as the Voices of Corangamite candidate for Corangamite. Ms Lockhart, who has lived on the Bellarine for almost...

Women in Business – Special Feature

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...

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...

A new chapter for Karuna-maya Medicine

FOR Dr Millie Glen, taking over Karuna-maya Medicine wasn’t a leap into the unknown — it was the natural next step.   After five years as...

Interest rate cuts create small window of opportunity for new home buyers

WE CAN safely say the Victorian market has now seen the bottom. While February’s interest rate cut of 0.25 per cent does little for the...

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...

A passion for community, movement and wellbeing

LARN Anderson is a fitness professional whose passion for community, movement, and wellbeing has created a welcoming space for all. Her passion and community spirit...

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...

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...

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...

Rest, relax, restore, rejuvenate, retreat

DEB Fowler is the embodiment of transformation.   She has been following a healing journey since she suffered a severe accident some 20 years ago. While many...

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...

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...