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Geelong’s Murrell family is looking forward to its Chrysler 300 Super Stretch limousine returning “better than ever”. Murrell Group owners Daryl and Sharon and their staff were devastated when the vehicle was stolen and damaged in April. But the company’s insurer has confirmed the family’s pride and joy can be repaired. “It’s a huge deal […]

By Luke Voogt For last the 40 years Elizabeth Vorrath has transformed Brambledale Farm from acres of paddocks into vibrant garden full of colour. But its the views of Port Phillip Bay that make her garden special, she says. “Lots of people have got better gardens than me – but they haven’t got the view.” […]

By Luke Voogt This month Geelong Coast looks at stunning coastal scenery, through the lens of the Bellarine Camera Club, and speaks to original member John Gallichan. With a beautiful coastline and iconic landmarks, the Bellarine has plenty for local photographers, says long-time camera club member John Gallichan. John was at the first meeting of […]

He plays six instruments and created a debut EP last year in his Clifton Springs bedroom. LUKE VOOGT speaks to young one-man-band Guy Perkins about his unique talents and plans for the future. Playing five instruments was never enough for Guy Perkins. A fascination with a Game of Thrones song and a quest for a […]

Words: Emily Robinson Pictures: Louisa Jones They lived on opposite sides of the planet but a chance meeting led to an international romance between Laura McCann and Rhys McConachy. HOW THEY MET It must have been Irish luck. Neither was meant to be out that evening but in 2012 Ireland’s Laura and Geelong’s Rhys locked […]

JOHN VAN KLAVEREN visits the studio of Sara Paxton, a Geelong artist with a novel technique that’s turning heads. Going back to her childhood opened up a new artistic world for Newtown oil painter Sara Paxton. Discovering pigment sticks enabled her to achieve effects impossible with brush alone as she experimented with the new application. […]