Coastal treasures
It’s a treasured part of the coast for locals and tourists alike – 15 kilometres stretching through the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads townships,...
Gifts inspired by travel
Travel agency Helloworld Ocean Grove is
usually bustling with eager travellers booking that long-awaited getaway.
But the COVID-19 pandemic has put a pause to interstate...
Business goes mobile
The staff at Scooters and Mobility Geelong are meeting the challenge of COVID-19 “head on” for their older clientele, according to manager Mark Dillon.
“Generally,...
From problems to possibilities
The pandemic may have stopped some organisations and services in their tracks, but for not-for-profit aged care provider Uniting AgeWell, these past months have...
Heroes don’t always wear capes
Heroes walk among us and the Bethany Group is on the lookout for them with the launch of this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards
Competition.
The...
To Lara, with love
A coffee shop is brewing much love among the locals in Lara.
Known to its regulars as ‘Anna’s Coffee’,
@7 cafe is a husband and...
Baked-in goodness
Routleys is a name synonymous with this region – a Geelong family providing beautiful baked goods for families and businesses.
The business has been churning...
Working together to stay healthy
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult and stressful time for many people in our community.
Healthcare workers are no...
Metafit for life
For many people, a trip to the gym is about more than toning those abs or building up strength.
It’s a chance to escape and...
Doors open when everything is shut
While much of the state has been shut down due to strict COVID-19 restrictions, one community is working harder than ever.
Hamlyn Views School, a...
In pursuit of happiness
Keeping the school community connected has been an integral part of Surfside Primary School’s plans for the second wave of home schooling.
Pupils from the...
Through the ages
Geelong has come a long way since its first post office was opened in June 1840.
After gold was discovered in Ballarat during 1851, Geelong’s...
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Fire danger period ends
Country Fire Authority (CFA) officers are asking people to stay alert as grassfire risks remain following the end of the South West’s Fire Danger...
