Features
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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, along…
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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…
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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,…
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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 been…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 exception…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…