March 11, 2026
Apco explains fuel shortages as prices surge
Apco has thanked its customers for their patience as all the service station chain's sites have experienced temporary stock shortages this month due...
March 11, 2026
Bowel cancer screening campaign relaunched
A STATEWIDE bowel cancer screening campaign has been relaunched, this time with an increased focus on younger Victorians as part of a renewed push...
March 9, 2026
Entry fees coming to Twelve Apostles
A major change is coming to the Twelve Apostles, with entry fees to be imposed for the first time.
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March 6, 2026
Have your say on Geelong bus future
A review into Geelong's bus services has officially begun, and the community is being invited to share their thoughts at one of the pop-up...
February 26, 2026
Major milestone reached at Twelve Apostles centre
The Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre has hit a major construction milestone, with its rammed-earth façade now complete. The facade rounds out the main structure...
February 24, 2026
Henderson keeps fighting against fort sale
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson is continuing to protest against the Albanese government's plan to sell off Fort Queenscliff, describing it as "a national...
February 20, 2026
Ben Folds announces extra Geelong date
American musician Ben Folds is coming to Geelong later this year, announcing today (Friday, February 20) he was adding extra dates to his...
February 17, 2026
Local Liberals rewarded in Taylor’s first shadow cabinet
LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have received promotions in new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's first shadow cabinet, announced today (Tuesday, February 17). Victorian...
February 16, 2026
Local military sites to be sold
THERE has been a mixed reaction to the Albanese Labor Government's proposal to sell off military assets across the nation, with one user group...
February 13, 2026
Torquay Taphouse to host Jakara watch party
THE community is invited to cheer on local Winter Olympics favourite Jakara Anthony an event in Torquay tomorrow (Saturday, February 14). XTM, one of Anthony's...
February 9, 2026
AFL pre-season games loom
TICKETS to this year's AAMI Community Series have gone on sale, with all 18 clubs to participate in the pre-season competition. Matches will be played...
February 5, 2026
Jakara Anthony makes history as flag bearer for Aussies
Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says she's "over the moon" to share Australia's flag bearer duties with fellow moguls star Matt...
January 31, 2026
Cycling legend helps turn Geelong roads yellow
AUSTRALIAN cycling legend Cadel Evans led out just under 3,000 cyclists on the TAC People's Ride from the Geelong Waterfront earlier today (Saturday, January...
January 30, 2026
Ross River virus detected in Anglesea mosquitos
THE Surf Coast Shire is urging people in the municipality to take special care to avoid mozzie bites after detecting Ross River virus in...
January 30, 2026
Surf Coast welcomes elite women cyclists at Welcome Wave
THE sound of cowbells again greeted the world's best female cyclists to the Surf Coast yesterday (Thursday, January 29) at this year's edition of...
January 29, 2026
Welsford, Fidanza triumph at Cadel’s Criteriums
AUSTRALIAN Sam Welsford and Italian Martina Fidanza sprinted to victories in the first edition of the Cadel’s Criteriums at Geelong's Eastern Gardens earlier...
January 29, 2026
Labor reveals new South Barwon candidate
LABOR has officially moved on from former South Barwon representative Darren Cheeseman, with Premier Jacinta Allan endorsing the seat's new candidate on social media...
January 29, 2026
Ollie Peake’s stunning century sends Aussies into semis
AFTER making quite a name for himself in the Big Bash, rising Australian star Oliver Peake has now steered his national...
January 28, 2026
Elite cyclists head to Geelong for criterium showdown
A CRITERIUM-style race will replace the cancelled Surf Coast Classic races that were to take place later this week, giving elite riders a lead-in...
January 27, 2026
Bushfire danger forces Surf Coast Classic cancellation
ORGANISERS of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) have cancelled both of this week's Surf Coast Classic races, citing the...
January 26, 2026
Statewide Total Fire Ban declared ahead of forecast extreme heat
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27). Victoria is expected to experience severe heatwave...
January 26, 2026
Surf Coast Classic races changed due to bushfire threat
SEVERE weather and bushfire activity forecast for today (Monday, January 26) and tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27) has forced major changes to the courses of...
January 26, 2026
Communities prepare to evacuate from Otways fire
SURF Coast and Otways residents from as far east as Anglesea are being urged to keep a very close eye on conditions tomorrow (Tuesday,...
January 23, 2026
Everyone urged to ‘be beach safe’ this summer
"BE BEACH Safe is Villawood’s latest message in giant letters to visitors to Torquay and the Surf Coast this summer. Torquay Surf Life Saving...
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