February 27, 2026
Artists use childhood symbols to confront war culture
TWO Bellarine artists are confronting what they describe as society's growing acceptance of water, atrocity and environmental destruction in a new joint exhibition opening...
February 25, 2026
Torquay mum’s question leads to ovarian cancer diagnosis
TORQUAY mum Katie Tatnell-Moore says an offhand question at a routine doctor's appointment may have saved her life. The Christian College library teacher was diagnosed...
February 25, 2026
From page to stage: Geelong festival back for round two
SUBMISSIONS have opened for the 2026 Geelong Short Play Festival. Now in its second year, the festival's return follows a success debut 2025 season that...
February 24, 2026
Calls for support as cancer costs weigh on families
ALMOST all Australians diagnosed with cancer are paying out-of-pocket costs, even when treated through the public health system, according to new national research. A study,...
February 23, 2026
Setting boundaries at home: parenting workshops launch in Geelong
A NEW workshop series will help people define their values and approach family life with greater confidence, as parents face issues around screen use,...
February 23, 2026
Torquay gallery rolls out red carpet for art gala
THE Surf Coast arts community will step out in style next week as Hoop Gallery hosts its annual Gala by the Sea fundraising evening. The...
February 23, 2026
Safety overhaul continues along Fischer Street
Safety upgrades along Fischer Street in Torquay will move into their next phase next week, with stage two works scheduled to begin on Monday...
February 22, 2026
Global comedy name Jim Jefferies set for Geelong Arts Centre
ONE of Australia's most recognisable stand-up exports is heading back to Geelong, with Jim Jefferies set to perform at Geelong Arts Centre on 19...
February 22, 2026
The sound beneath the surface
ALONG the Barwon, the Otways and the urban edges of Melbourne, Lucy Allinson records what a place sounds like, and what disappears when traffic...
February 20, 2026
Live music showcase to revisit Australian classics
A concert celebrating some of Australia’s most recognisable music will come to Geelong in July, with the Great Australian Songbook tour confirmed for Costa...
February 18, 2026
Concern high but UV Index knowledge low among Australians
MOST Australians worry about skin cancer but very few understand the key warning system designed to help prevent it, according to new national research. A...
February 18, 2026
Funding awaited for Surf Coast Highway safety upgrade
A SURF Coast Highway intersection flagged as dangerous by locals is line for safety improvements, but responsibility for major works sits with the state...
February 18, 2026
Colourful celebration returns to Elephant Walk
THE Festival of Colours will make a return to its Torquay home this month, moving back to the foreshore after last year's temporary shift...
February 17, 2026
ADHD care overhaul expands GP role
VICTORIANS seeking an ADHD diagnosis will soon be able to see their local GP rather than wait months for a specialist, under new state...
February 16, 2026
Funding available for youth-led events
COMMUNITY groups and schools can apply for funding to run youth-led events as part of this year's Victorian Youth Fest. A total of $220,000 will...
February 15, 2026
Geelong to host first regional arm of Melbourne
RUNWAY shows, fibre art exhibitions, millinery under the library dome and First Nations fashion installations will feature in a two-week celebration of style across...
February 14, 2026
In Cog
AUSTRALIAN progressive rock trio Cog will bring their latest tour to the Bellarine this autumn, with a Barwon Heads performance confirmed as part of...
February 13, 2026
Former Geelong councillor eyes Lara seat
A former Geelong councillor is returning to the campaign trail, fronting a Socialist Alliance bid to contest every lower-house seat across the region in...
February 13, 2026
Digital maps reveal fire impact hotspots
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has turned to detailed digital mapping to understand the environmental toll of recent bushfires across the region. With fires...
February 12, 2026
Borough confirms new CEO appointment
The Borough of Queenscliffe has appointed a new chief executive, following the early termination of former CEO Martin Gill’s contract late last year. Jane Grover,...
February 12, 2026
Park reopens after flood devastation
ONE of the Surf Coast's worst-hit accommodation sites has reopened to visitors, weeks after flash flooding tore through Lorne, sweeping vehicles into the ocean...
February 11, 2026
Employers urged to back mental health through walking
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to walk, run or roll as part of their daily routine on March 27, with Walk to Work Day returning...
February 11, 2026
Governments commit extra $160m to January bushfire recovery
AN additional $160 million has been committed to support communities recovering from the January bushfires, with the Federal and Victorian governments expanding clean-up, mental...
February 11, 2026
Fast-track funding opens for community events
COMMUNITY groups planning public events in 2026 are being encouraged to apply for a new round of quick response grants, with applications now open. The...
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