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Is your heating ready for the Surf Coast cold snap?
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (377+ words) WITH the coldest nights of 2026 so far set to sweep across Victoria's southwest coast, Surf Coast residents know all too well what a bitter winter can feel like. Before you reach for the remote and crank up the heat, it…...
Paint mixing leads to career curiosity
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (351+ words) FOR Katie Newton, making paint is an opportunity to see what a future in engineering might hold for her. The student leader at Ballarat Tech School's STEM academy was one of a few on Friday 22 May to experience industrial chemistry…...
Autumn Home Maintenance: prepare your property for the cool shift
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (573+ words) Prepare your home for winter with these autumn home maintenance tips. Learn how to inspect electrics, clean gutters, service heating and seal draughts. Autumn is here in Australia, bringing us many autumnal delights and cooler weather." For those who aren't…...
Renovations connecting history and community
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) RENOVATIONS are well under way at St Andrews Portarlington Uniting Church, with modern facilities expected to open later this year. The project combines restoration and renewal, aiming to preserve the historic character of the church while creating welcoming, multi-purpose spaces…...
Gutter cleaning Bellarine homes need after summer
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (296+ words) After a long, dry summer on the Bellarine Peninsula, gutter cleaning is essential before autumn rain arrives. Across Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Drysdale and Leopold, summer debris often sits unnoticed in gutters. When steady rain sets in, blockages can cause…...
Gutter cleaning Geelong homes need before autumn rain
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (248+ words) After a long, dry summer across Geelong and surrounding suburbs, gutter cleaning is essential before autumn rain begins. In areas such as Belmont, Grovedale, Waurn Ponds and Armstrong Creek, debris can build up quickly during summer. When rain arrives, blocked…...