January 17, 2026
Flash flood aftermath prompts warning system scrutiny
Communities along the Surf Coast have begun the long task of recovery after destructive flash flooding tore through river catchments and caravan parks on...
January 17, 2026
From fire to flood: Surf Coast hit by back-to-back emergencies
The Surf Coast has shifted from bushfire threat to flood recovery in the space of days, after destructive flash flooding tore through coastal catchments...
January 16, 2026
Town pulls together after flash flooding
An emergency relief centre was activated in Lorne on Thursday night after intense rainfall triggered evacuations and cut key road links along the Great...
January 16, 2026
Fire risk easing in Otways as crews gain ground
FIREFIGHTERS have slowed the spread of bushfires across the Otway Ranges, after days of intense fire activity placed Surf Coast communities on edge. The blazes...
January 15, 2026
Flash flooding triggers emergency support in Lorne
An emergency relief centre has been opened in Lorne to support residents and visitors forced to evacuate due to severe flash flooding across parts...
January 15, 2026
Three injured in Torquay crash
Three people, including two children, were injured in a crash at a busy Torquay intersection on Thursday that prompted a large emergency response. The collision...
January 15, 2026
Otways brace for flash flooding
A dangerous thunderstorm is moving across the Otway Ranges, with authorities warning of intense rainfall and the risk of life-threatening flash flooding this afternoon. A...
January 15, 2026
Relief funding announced as bushfire recovery begins
AN INITITAL $19.5 million support package has been announced for Victorians affected by recent bushfires, as communities continue to assess the damage caused by...
January 15, 2026
Nightjar closes out summer run at Torquay Common
THE Nightjar Festival closed out its 2026 program at the Torquay Common on Friday night, with the festival's second and final music event delivering...
January 14, 2026
A weekend celebrating working dogs
THE bond between handler and dog will be on full display when the Deans Marsh Sheep Dog Trials return later this month. Running from Friday,...
January 13, 2026
New leadership named as G21 relaunches in slimmed-down form
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance has appointed new leadership as it relaunches under a restructured operating model following its mid-2025 reset. Colac Otway Shire mayor,...
January 13, 2026
Woman dies following Grovedale crash
A 92-year-old woman has died following a crash in Grovedale on Monday. Emergency services were called to Heyers Road at about 12.30pm after reports a...
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...
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