Marcus Oldham student, Shingi Nyabonda from Zimbabwe, says that Australia and Zimbabwe have some agricultural challenges in common. He is amazed by the ingenuity and efficiency of Australian...
I love anchovies on my pizza. Yes those hairy, salty bony little fish are my fav topping, along with olives of course. Here's where we recommend you head for your next pizza fix. Ciao.
Wood Fired...
The days are getting longer and the sun is shining upon us more and more each day.
Wander along the Geelong Waterfront to enjoy all the sights and activity but more importantly, fuel yourself with...
Dawn and dusk. Something special happens to the colours in the sky at these times and it can be truly spectacular. Here's some of our favourite Mother Nature moments at sunrise and sunset....
The music is turned up and the windows are all the way down. Your hair is whipping around like you’re in either a shampoo commercial or a cyclone depending on the breeze that day. You can sing at...
We live in the best country in the world*.
Surrounded by water, we’re our own continent. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and call everyone mate. We shorten words by either cutting them...
Deakin’s ambitious graduate employability and employment strategy has paid off, with the prestigious Times Higher Education index ranking the University third in Australia for graduate...
Getting Here
By Air: Avalon Airport is 20 minutes from Geelong and Melbourne Airport is an hour away. Pick up a rental car at either airport or take the shuttle buses into Geelong.
By...
It's hot.... but we know how to keep cool.Get yourself down to the Geelong and The Bellarine and take the edge off.
We like to make sure the whole family stays cool. Take the pooches for a dip as...
New Year's Eve. As a kid, it meant staying up late and seeing fireworks. As a teenager, sneaking one of Dad's beers and gagging on how gross it tasted. As a young adult, a great excuse for a huge...
Old, industrial spaces are being transformed into creative hubs, urban precincts and fabulous eateries.
Coffee Cartel, Central Geelong
Johnsons Park, Central Geelong
From the conversion of...
It's World Chocolate Day. Do I need to say anymore?
I thought it was the perfect excuse to visit our local chocolatrie and make believe I was Veruca Salt for the day. Moorabool Valley Chocolates...
You get the feeling when you first meet Ivor and Helen Chappell that they are, in human form, what Curlewis Golf Club is all about. Friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming.
I met with the couple...
When it comes to winter time, it’s one of the most charming experiences, especially on a getaway or a long lazy lunch. It’s the crackle, the warmth and a great spot to huddle together.
RETIRE...
Let’s not beat around the bush. When you are trying to keep the kids content on the holidays, you want information and you want it now. So here’s a quick and easy list for you to flick through...
