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Retired or semi-retired?

LOOKING to get more out of retirement than just relaxation? Perhaps you are still working part-time and looking to build more social connections? Probus Clubs...

The importance of a pre-planned funeral

TUKERS Funeral and Bereavement Service has been invested in the Geelong and surrounding regions since 1925, starting in 1883 in Wycheproof, Victoria. It is this...

Making mobility, freedom and independence easy

LOCALLY owned and operated, Scooters and Mobility Geelong has been serving the region for more than two decades. Their showroom displays a wide range of...

A hidden gem for downsizers

Tucked away in a peaceful waterfront location in Leopold, Pelican Shores Estate offers a rare opportunity for over 50s to downsize into a brand-new...

Local provider leads the way in navigating the evolving aged care landscape

FOUNDED in 2018, Country to Coast Home Care Services has become a trusted name in local aged care, and provides award-winning home care services. Managing...

Elections and property markets

Elections are always a time for pause for the property market. Traditionally agents will either work to get property sold within the first weeks of...

Coerver Coaching celebrates first development camp

Coerver Coaching thanks the community for being part of its first Coerver Coaching Development Camp in Torquay. Over the past four days, they have seen...

When treatment goes wrong: your rights after medical negligence

AS WE age, we often rely more on the healthcare system—regular check-ups, small procedures, surgeries, and specialist care become part of life. While most treatment...

Interest in grants returns to pre-pandemic levels

LOCAL philanthropic organisation Geelong Connected Communities (GCC) has reported demand for its grants program has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since...

Strengthening mental health training and support

READ The Play and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia are joining forces to deliver two training courses in 2025. Making up the training is...

Making lives better

OWNED and operated by Geelong local Kristy Kayler-Thomson, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Geelong proudly serves the community from Lovely Banks all the...

Yogi Peace Club celebrates store opening

A LOCAL Surf Coast business has started a new chapter by introducing their products into a store. Yogi Peace Club officially launched their products in...

Should I get insurance inside or outside of super?

PERSONAL insurances provide a safety net that can cover expenses related to accidents, illnesses, or other unforeseen circumstances. This ensures that you and your loved...

Celebrating Seniors – Special Feature

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Regional Australia Future Fund proposed

LEADER of The Nationals David Littleproud has committed to creating a Regional Australia Future Fund, which would deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in...

Victorians urged to activate multi-factor authentication

THE Victorian government is encouraging residents to switch on multi-factor authentication to better protect their personal data, finances and online accounts from cybercrime. The call...

WorkSafe launches campaign against workplace aggression

A NEW WorkSafe Victoria campaign is calling on the public to treat workers with respect, as data reveals a rise in serious injuries linked...

Town snapshot – Winchelsea

THE size of Winchelsea is about 247.5sqkm and has multiple parks covering nearly 3.6 per cent of total area. The population of Winchelsea in 2016...

Surf Coast businesses can rely on Wightons Lawyers

Wightons Lawyers recently acquired Torquay based business and commercial law firm Palisade, with Anthony Farnan joining the partnership from July 1 last year. Anthony grew...

Q&A with Maven Insurance + Advisory

WITH a wealth of experience and a client-first philosophy, Andrew Locke and Nigel Sullivan, directors at Maven Insurance + Advisory, share industry insights and...

Surf film on the horizon

SURF documentary-maker Jack McCoy will be heading down to the Greater Geelong region next month to share one of his top surf flicks. McCoy and...