History repeated: Point Henry’s forgotten paradise
Point Henry conjures up images of giant power lines, salt works and the now-dormant Alcoa aluminium smelter, writes Ocean Grove historian Susie Zada.
But after...
For the love of chocolate
Words: Elissa Friday
Mmm, chocolate. ELISSA FRIDAY meets a Geelong man helping our near-neighbours make a living from some of the world's mostly highly prized...
Green Thumbs – Seasonal magic
Words: Elissa Friday Pictures: Lousia Jones
“I love all fruit and vegetables - we love food,” declares Lovely Banks’ Debbie Parsons.
“And because we’re so sustainable...
Master Chefs
Name: Sandeep Kaushal
Venue: Tandoori Cuisine & Bar, 17 Pakington St, Geelong West.
'I’m a big foodie.
I have 10 years of experience in the hospitality...
Murray’s making Impressions
Murray McKinnon was just 22 when he opened his first Impressions in Hair salon.
“I wanted to work for myself so I could create a...
Katrina’s inside stories
Waurn Ponds mother Katrina Harmon saw great potential when she purchased 40-year-old business Design & Decorate Interiors three years ago.
“I saw the opportunity to...
‘Best’ salon welcomes new face
A year and a half has flown by and the success of Salon Meraki Colour Specialists feels like second to none for owner and...
Samurai cannon stars at museum
Military antiques collector Graeme Acton feels that his luck with a rare Japanese Samurai matchlock cannon finally changed when it arrived after nearly seven...
Australian-made warmth
Illusion Gas Log Fires senior salesman Chris Waldie still remembers when an executive recruited him from another company.
“I was pretty straight forward with what...
Gatherings of style
Pictures: Rebecca Hosking
Gatherings By Crow owner Mandy developed a love of all things vintage while operating two market stalls at North Geelong.
Mandy already...
Shades of quality for any home
There's really only one place to go when a home or office space is in need of a spruce up.
Shades of Geelong has been...
ICM treats guests to Blaze
Geelong’s Independent Cabinet Makers (ICM Geelong) welcomed over 100 guests to its annual trade night in the Moorabool Street store of E&S Trading.
Guests...
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On top in the kitchen
When choosing a kitchen bench top “it pays to do your research,” says Newgrove Benchtops owner Sean Blood.
“The kitchen is often the heart of...
