March 29, 2026
Don’t ignore gut feelings on gut health
EACH year a new health trend dominates social media and in 2026 gut health is on the rise. For medical practitioners and researchers, the idea...
March 28, 2026
Former powerhouse, 2025 semi finalists withdraw from competition
A pioneering club for women’s football in the Geelong region will not field a team in 2026. Following yo-yoing availability in 2025 and a reduction...
March 27, 2026
Geelong refinery boosts diesel output as fuel runs short
Geelong’s refinery will receive additional crude oil shipments and has increased the output of diesel as fuel continues to be in short supply. Viva Energy...
March 27, 2026
Ins, outs and mergers: long-awaited fixture revealed
Six clubs will play in merged sides in the 2026 AFL Barwon’s women’s season, while two have dropped from the competition entirely. The revelation comes...
March 26, 2026
Victorians are getting free power but there’s a catch
Victorian households could get three hours of free electricity each day under a new state government offer aimed at cutting power bills. The Victorian Midday...
March 25, 2026
Cyclists wanted for Surf Coast riding data trial
THE Surf Coast Shire is calling for more cyclists to join a trial collecting riding data to help improve local roads and cycling infrastructure. Two...
March 23, 2026
‘Disrespected’: Geelong teachers to join statewide stop-work
The government has let down a generation of public school students, one Geelong teacher says. Geelong-based Australian Education Union (AEU) member Amy King moved into...
March 23, 2026
Nostalgia, connection fueling snail mail art
Since the peak of letter delivery in 2008, Australians have continued to send and receive less letters each year, but an emerging trend has...
March 22, 2026
BFL, GFL clubs shake off the dust in first scratch matches
THERE are weeks before the AFL Barwon's men's season begins, but that hasn't stopped clubs from hitting the field. Bellarine and Geelong Football League clubs...
March 22, 2026
Five AFL Barwon women join state program
FIVE of Geelong's female football leaders will hone their skills over the next 12 months as part of the AFL's Lead Your Way program. Nearly...
March 20, 2026
Parents back teachers ahead of strike
Parents of students at public schools are being encouraged to back their teachers ahead of the first strike action in 18 years. Australian Education Union...
March 19, 2026
Torquay mobile outage impacting small business
A delay in scheduled mobile tower maintenance has plunged Torquay businesses into the dark this week. Tower upgrade works were due to finish in...
March 19, 2026
Geelong ready to host Ironman 70.3
THE world's best endurance athletes will arrive in Geelong this weekend, but they all had to start at a local club before they competed...
March 19, 2026
Community meal brings togetherness for those otherwise alone
RAMADAN is a time for the community to come together, and Islamic Society of Geelong (ISG) is ensuring that no one is left behind. Throughout...
March 18, 2026
Anti-gouging laws put fuel prices under the microscope
New laws are protecting Victorian motorists at the fuel bowser as prices continue to soar. The average price of fuel has risen past $2 a...
March 18, 2026
Class not in session: teachers to strike after wage dispute
Public school teachers will walk off the job for 24 hours next week after 98 per cent of union members voted to take strike...
March 18, 2026
Three months on: December donors called to return to Lifeblood
THREE months after Australian's answered the call for blood, first-time donors will soon be eligible to donate again. In the aftermath of the December Bondi...
March 18, 2026
These texts could save lives, but testing them could put others at risk
TESTING for Australia's new emergency alert system is raising safety concerns for people in vulnerable situations. The new system will be tested across Geelong in...
March 17, 2026
Voucher program returns as accessibility paramount in junior sport
THE latest round of Get Active Kids vouchers has opened and Geelong clubs are using them to keep sport accessible. Eligible families can apply for...
March 17, 2026
Dance floor to open doors for the most important conversations
ONE conversation can start a movement, and that is exactly why the Shaka Project is inviting the Surf Coast to their 2026 ball. The charity...
March 12, 2026
Women’s cricket GF
AS the weather cools, summer sports are wrapping up their seasons, with Geelong Cricket Association celebrating their 2026 premiers over the weekend. [caption id="attachment_30038" align="aligncenter"...
March 11, 2026
More than 250 Geelong, Surf Coast motorists caught in the wrong over long weekend
More than 250 Geelong and Surf Coast drivers have suffered the consequences of their poor road behaviours this long weekend. Victoria Police were left disappointed...
March 11, 2026
Conflicting advice fuels mobile outage confusion
MOBILE services in Torquay will be interrupted over the coming weeks, but conflicting information from Telstra left users unsure what to expect. Telstra users began...
March 11, 2026
Bin times to vary as city shares the early wake-up call
VARIATION in rubbish collection routes are helping Geelong residents get a welcome sleep in. With 250,000 bins to collect across more than 130,000 properties, the...
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