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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...

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...

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...

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...

Women in Business – Special Feature

Helping others live by their own design

EBONY Sugars is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives that align with their true values and aspirations. Through her healing practice, Manger Spiritual Healing,...

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...

Saluting local wine

BOTTLES & Barrels has been a local gathering point in Geelong West for years. Initially a boutique bottle shop selling wine and craft beer, it...

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...

Bringing weddings and love to life

IN the heart of Geelong, a small florist business is blooming into a wedding industry favourite. Bonnie Blossom, founded and run by 22-year-old Shay Pizaro,...

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...

Coerver Coaching head to the Surf Coast

YOUNG soccer talent from around Victoria will converge on Torquay from April 7 to April 10 when Coerver Coaching Geelong kicks off a globally...

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...

Building women’s economic security: a new hub for Geelong

WHEN Mandy Richards founded Global Sisters in 2013, her mission was clear: to remove the barriers holding women back from economic security—particularly those facing...