Vic 2026 games pitch to highlight regions
Should Surfing be included at the Commonwealth Games? Winning the right to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games would cement Victoria's reputation as Australia's sporting powerhouse,...
Month of music to restore local live music scene
AUSTRALIA'S biggest names in music are on their way to Geelong and the Bellarine for a month-long live music bonanza. Surround Sounds will hit the...
Property profits up despite lockdowns
AUSTRALIA'S real estate resilience has kept on keeping on despite the ravages of COVID but can't last indefinitely, according to a leading property data...
Growing family syndicate targeting big races
A FAMILY'S shared love for racing has flourished into a new Geelong racing syndicate that aims to bring the thrill of horse ownership to...
Vic Open tees up the future of golf
THE Victorian Open tees off this week and will celebrate its 10th year of being held in a mixed format, and one of the...
Ice cold community
BREATHING techniques, cold therapy and commitment: the three pillars of the ‘Wim Hof Method’ wellbeing trend that has taken the world by storm. Ice-baths and...
Why looking for love and looking for a rental are more similar than you might think…
1. Show you're keen If you see a property you like online, apply even before you've viewed it. If you get accepted and don't like...
Bill-busting 7-star revolution
Seven-star energy efficiency rating will be mandated in a new sustainability initiative at Villawood Properties' award-winning Armstrong Mount Duneed community. More than 50 designs by...
Summer Series of Jazz kicks off this weekend
MULTI-GENERATIONAL nine-piece band The Suspects will launch Geelong Jazz Soirees Summer Series at the Geelong Botanic Gardens this Saturday. Experience some of Victoria’s finest musicians...
Metricon celebrates Lunar New Year cooking with MasterChef’s Jess Liemantara
METRICON Homes will celebrate the Year of the Tiger on Thursday, February 10, with an exclusive online cooking tutorial hosted by MasterChef's youngest ever...
Back roads inspire artist’s landscapes
It is very much the journey rather than the destination that excites Drysdale’s Linda Gallus on her regular country drives around Victoria. Deliberately taking the...
Drive-thru test pickups open
SEVERAL drive-thru rapid antigen test (RATs) collection sites are now open to the public in Geelong and Torquay as an alternative to PCR testing. RATs...
Extravagant and high-octane entertainment in Shed’s season launch
The Potato Shed kicks off next month with a one-off iteration of the annual Season Programme launch on Wednesday, February 2. Usually held the first Wednesday...
Metricon showcases double storey design excellence across Geelong
Double storey home designs are perfect for taking advantage of the stunning views around the Geelong region, providing a viewpoint that only a second...
Pixar Putt season extended at Geelong due to popular demand
PIXAR PUTT, the 18 hole mini-golf course now open at Transvaal Square at Geelong’s waterfront, has already seen thousands of families, friends and work...
My Coastal Home Feature Property – 60 Loch Ard Drive, Torquay
You’ll love feeling the invigorating sea breeze from the upstairs balcony of this modern doublestorey townhouse that’s walking distance (only six houses back!) from the...
New bespoke wellness retreats for Victoria
GREAT Ocean Road Resort is Victoria's newest destination for wellness-seekers. The resort's new Wellness Retreats have been designed by wellness director Michelle Moloney, and are...
Geelong to host Phoenix-Victory Cup semi
Wellington Phoenix's historic FFA Cup semi-final against Melbourne Victory will be held in Geelong on Saturday, January 29. Football Australia confirmed the date on Wednesday,...
Tourism course is the perfect fit for local businesses
AS THE tourism industry rebounds from months of interrupted trading, Gordon tourism graduates are finding employment with regional tourism operators. Kenny Yubia and Annabel Mills...
On the ward training: The Gordon TAFE partners with SJOG Hospital to introduce a new companion program
A NEW stream of Health Services Assistance has been added to The Gordon's suite of courses to meet the demand for assisting nurses in...
New medical centre’s grand opening
TORQUAY’S newest medical centre is now taking appointments for high-quality care and treatment close to home. Orbit Medical has opened its brand-new Geelong Road facility...
Cookery apprenticeships are a great way to learn
NOT all teenagers know the career they want to pursue, but for Finn Rogers, choosing a career in the kitchen was a clear front...
Young sailors learn the ropes
INDENTED Head Yacht Club learn to sail coordinator Paul Simmons says the growth and interest of its sailing program had continued despite COVID-19 restrictions. "Sailing...
Bank on a new career – tourism and hospitality is calling
A SUMMER by the coast has never been more attainable with a new initiative to pair jobseekers with tourism and hospitality vacancies in Greater...