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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...

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...

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...

Women in Business – Special Feature

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...

Care and counselling for unforeseen journeys

LIKE many women and couples across the nation, Rheann Kennedy was not prepared to hear the news of unexpected findings during a routine 34-week...

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...

Geelong Travel wins big at annual awards

GEELONG Travel have taken out the top gong at annual APT Travel Group awards, receiving the crown of Top Performing Travel Agency across Victoria...

The woman changing the future of Australian home building

IN an industry long dominated by men, Jessica Farrell is proving that leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence are what truly define success. As...

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...

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...

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...

Helping others create a life that feels good

HEATHER LA is not your average wellness coach. She's been in the trenches – burnt out, overwhelmed and running on sheer willpower. After years in...

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...

Passion for perfection

GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...

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...

Passionate about helping clients

BEFORE signing the dotted line, it is important that both vendors and purchasers receive comprehensive legal advice and understand their rights and obligations in...