January 12, 2026
Last-ditch bid to halt Point Grey demolition
A NEW petition has been launched in a last-ditch effort to halt the demolition of Lorne's historic Fisherman's Cooperative Building, as the long-awaited Point...
January 11, 2026
Mild winds still a danger as Otway fire warnings ease
Warnings around the Otway fires were downgraded on Sunday as conditions eased, but fire authorities say even mild coastal winds remain capable of driving...
January 11, 2026
Daily yoghurt intake linked to brain changes in new study
EATING probiotic yoghurt every day may influence brain activity linked to mood and memory, according to new research from Deakin University's Food and Mood...
January 10, 2026
Major Otways fires keep communities on edge
Thick smoke rolled across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region this afternoon as multiple out-of-control bushfires continued to burn in the Otway Ranges. As...
January 10, 2026
Authorities warn of worsening conditions in Otways
The Otways and Surf Coast remain under serious bushfire threat today, with CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan warning powerful winds and multiple lightning-sparked fires...
January 10, 2026
State of disaster declared across Victoria as fires continue
A state of disaster has been declared across large parts of Victoria, including the Colac Otway and Golden Plains shires, as firefighters continue to...
January 10, 2026
Pollocksford Road Bridge repairs push closure into 2026
THE Pollocksford Road Bridge will remain closed throughout 2026, with the Surf Coast Shire confirming this week specialist bridge engineers are required to guide...
January 9, 2026
Shelter now: Out-of-control grassfire moves towards Avalon College
Residents across Avalon, Corio and Lara have been urged to take shelter immediately as an out-of-control grassfire travelling towards Avalon College burns along Avalon...
January 9, 2026
Emergency crews battle Leopold house fire
About 10 emergency vehicles are responding to a significant structure fire at a residential property in Rebecca Drive in Leopold this afternoon, as extreme...
January 9, 2026
Nightjar Festival confirmed for tonight
Torquay’s much-loved Nightjar Festival has been given the green light to proceed this evening, despite extreme fire danger conditions across much of the region. Festival...
January 9, 2026
Early risers dance into daylight at Torquay silent disco
ABOUT 500 early risers gathered at Cosy Corner in Torquay on Wednesday morning for a pre-dawn silent disco that turned the shoreline into a...
January 9, 2026
Fields of yellow return to the Surf Coast
A BURST of yellow has returned to the Surf Coast hinterland, as a Modewarre-based sunflower experience opens its much-loved paddock for its 2026 season. Initially intended...
January 8, 2026
Evacuations underway as fire danger reaches catastrophic level
Caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road are being evacuated as the region braces for a day of catastrophic fire danger, with authorities warning...
January 8, 2026
Childcare activity test scrapped as new three-day guarantee starts
A FEDERAL election commitment to guarantee three days of subsidised childcare a week has taken effect, with changes introduced on Monday expanding access to...
January 8, 2026
Cliff collapse near Point Addis triggers warning
A RECENT cliff collapse at Addiscot Beach has prompted renewed warnings about coastal safety, with authorities urging beachgoers to keep well clear of cliff...
January 7, 2026
Ferry terminal to host summer movie nights
A PAIR of outdoor movie nights will bring cinema to the Queenscliff waterfront this month, with film screenings locked in beside Port Phillip Bay...
January 7, 2026
Wadawurrung-led Pilk Purriyn to return on January 26
WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners will again lead a sunrise truth-telling gathering at Cosy Corner in Torquay on January 26. The Pilk Purriyn event, which is now...
January 6, 2026
Relief as missing Portarlington man found safe
Missing Portarlington man Alan has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. The 82-year-old was located on Tuesday morning after being spotted by air...
January 6, 2026
Rhythm shifts up for Nightjar Festival’s second night
The second night of Torquay’s Nightjar Festival will lean into the strength of its line-up, bringing together soul, indie songwriting, funk-disco and late-night dance...
January 6, 2026
Lights back in sight for busy Torquay intersection
WORKS to install traffic lights at the Surf Coast Highway and Bristol Road intersection in Torquay will restart in February, ending a construction pause...
January 6, 2026
Concerns held for missing Portarlington man
Police are urgently searching for an 82-year-old Portarlington man, with concerns growing for his welfare. Alan was last seen about 9am on January 5 on...
January 4, 2026
Salt and graphite: A practice shaped by the sea
Emily Wright's days are shaped by two constants: making art and getting into the ocean. The Torquay-based artist, whose practice is built around graphite pencil...
January 3, 2026
Underquoting crackdown puts reserves on display
The Victorian government will introduce new laws this year to tighten rules around underquoting, requiring real estate agents to publish reserve prices at least...
January 3, 2026
Vegetables as art in new photography exhibition
A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition featuring vegetables reimagined as playful characters will be on display in Queenscliff this month. Sydney-based artist Marie-Hélène Clauzon's photographs present everyday vegetables...
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