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Join a calm and safe learning community

THE first thing that most parents who come for a tour of St Aloysius Primary School comment upon is how calm the atmosphere at...

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...

Your future starts with SEDA College: where sport, real industry experience and hands-on learning come together

SEDA College was established in 2007 to address gaps in traditional education and in 2017 evolved into an independent senior secondary school and the...

St Josephs College Geelong

ST Joseph's College remains committed to shaping hearts and minds so that every student acts with integrity, compassion and purpose – empowered to make...

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...

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:...

More than school: The Gordon’s alternative approach to VCE

FOR families exploring secondary school options, an alternative approach to education is gaining attention in Geelong. The Gordon's Senior College is offering students a different...

A Surf Coast staple serving up the goods

THE Kiosk Torquay is a locally owned coffee institution established in the Surf City Plaza in 2014. The Kiosk's mission is to caffeinate and feed...

Win a luxury hamper for Mother’s Day

SPOIL your mum this Mother's Day with a luxurious hamper from the stallholders at Aireys Inlet Market. One lucky visitor will take home a hamper...

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Inside turnkey building group’s homebuilding playbook that takes the drama out of the build

For many Australians, building a new home has become less a rite of passage than an exercise in controlled panic. Even as...

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...

Five things to do at the Ballarat Heritage Festival

EVERY year Ballarat comes alive for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. A celebration of the city's history, community and architecture, the 21-24 May festival is renowned...

Mayfair magic returns to Bellbrae Primary

THE annual Bellbrae Primary Mayfair is set to light up the Surf Coast on Sunday 3 May from 10am–3pm at Bellbrae Primary School, promising...

Same team, same service, same reputation at Torquay Tyre, Mechanical & 4×4

IT might look like a new name or a small addition to the name of a long-standing Torquay business, but don't be fooled –...

Surfcoast Wholefoods: a haven for health enthusiasts

SURFCOAST Wholefoods is a local family-owned business that fosters a vibrant holistic space nurturing health, community connection and sustainable living. Owners Toby Jeavons and Sophia...

Armstrong Creek locals urged to book skin checks as the season shifts

LIVING close to the Surf Coast has its perks, but it also means a lot of time outdoors. For many Australians, that comes with...

TLC Medical Centres welcomes Dr Akin Magbagbeola

LIVING in the Geelong and Surf Coast region offers an enviable lifestyle, but maintaining health in such an active environment requires a proactive approach. As...

Shaping tradespeople from the ground up

CARPENTRY teachers at The Gordon bring real-world experience, passion and pride into every classroom and workshop. None more so than Steve O'Keeffe, who was recently...

Trail curious? Surf Coast marathon adds beginner-friendly option

THE organisers of one of the Surf Coast's best-known trail events are trying to draw more locals off the pavement and onto the region's...