May 8, 2026
From England to Australia, the pressure is rising
THERE is no better time in football than the closing weeks of a season. Across the world, every match suddenly feels like it carries the...
May 8, 2026
A Sunday well spent – from the Bellarine to Docklands
THERE'S something about a day on the water that sets the tone for everything that follows. And this May, it’s the perfect way to...
May 8, 2026
Giving back through growing skills
FOR more than five years, students from The Gordon's landscaping program have combined hands-on learning with community engagement through a longstanding partnership with Samaritan...
May 8, 2026
$60k in cash prizes as CDS Vic ‘million cents’ comp returns
HERE'S another chance for Victorians to turn their recycling into real cash, with Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) Win A Million Cents competition...
May 8, 2026
Surf Coast community delivers record $86K for sick kids
RESIDENTS in Torquay and Mt Duneed have smashed their Good Friday Appeal fundraising record, raising $86,243 for the Royal Children's Hospital. Volunteer area manager Peter...
May 8, 2026
Mikro Coffee Roasters announces major sustainability milestones and operational upgrades
MIKRO Coffee Roasters has commenced the year with a series of significant advancements, reinforcing its commitment to quality, sustainability and community impact. In 2025, Mikro...
May 8, 2026
Community care in focus: a deep dive into holistic health with Dr Akin
IN the few weeks since Dr Akinjide (Akin) Magbagbeola joined the clinical teams at Armstrong Creek and Belmont, the Geelong community has quickly come...
May 8, 2026
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May 4, 2026
How should businesses market themselves on the Surf Coast?
Marketing in Torquay, Anglesea, and Lorne requires a more localised approach than metro areas. Key factors include:
- A strong local community
- Seasonal tourism fluctuations
- High...
May 1, 2026
Offset, redraw or invest? What borrowers should consider while rates stay high
WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM With rates staying higher for longer, many borrowers are taking a closer look at how they manage money, reduce pressure and...
May 1, 2026
Around the Greens
CLEAR skies and calm conditions helped deliver one of the strongest weeks of scoring across the region this season, with big fields and standout...
May 1, 2026
Safety you can see, care you can feel
FOR families across Geelong and the Surf Coast, choosing an early learning centre comes down to one question: will my child be safe here? At...
May 1, 2026
Discover Christian College at two events in May
I'D like to warmly invite you to two special events during May at Christian College Geelong. Whether you are considering the exciting beginning of prep...
May 1, 2026
Steiner education: why it is different
STEINER education is the world's largest independent education movement, and it continues to grow. There are more than 50 Steiner schools across Australia. Freshwater Creek...
May 1, 2026
Xavier turns up to work with a football in his hand – and a future in motion
XAVIER doesn't always arrive at work with a laptop. Sometimes, it's a football tucked under his arm. As a gforce trainee undertaking a Certificate III...
May 1, 2026
The Geelong school offering more than just academics
GEELONG Baptist College (GBC) is a unique independent college with an open enrolment policy. Families are invited to meet the principals and tour the grounds...
May 1, 2026
Unlocking more days of early learning for your child at Goodstart
FOR many families across the Bellarine, Armstrong Creek and Surf Coast region, balancing the budget while trying to give children the best start in...
May 1, 2026
Designing for a high-performance culture
WHEN Western Heights College set out to challenge students to be the very best they can be, the school required apparel that mirrored this...
May 1, 2026
How North Geelong Secondary College sets students up to succeed
NORTH Geelong Secondary College is a creative, caring and diverse college, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with imaginative and intellectually...
May 1, 2026
Enrol to learn, graduate to lead
SAINT Ignatius College, located on the Bellarine Peninsula, is a co-educational Catholic college offering outstanding educational opportunities to young people in a positive and...
May 1, 2026
Where belonging meets excellence: the Surf Coast Secondary College experience
AT Surf Coast Secondary College, education extends beyond the classroom – it is a lived experience grounded in belonging, growth and the pursuit of...
May 1, 2026
Learning to fail well
WE don't talk about failure particularly well in schools. Or at home, for that matter. It's something to avoid, soften or quietly move past:...
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