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April 8, 2026

Speeders make up majority of long weekend infringements

Geelong and the Surf Coast had more than 300 traffic offences detected in just five days over the Easter long weekend. The figures come from...

April 7, 2026

Returning the love: Cottage graduate supports the next generation

For more than a century, Cottage by the Sea has supported vulnerable children and though its programs may evolve, the impact it has on...

April 7, 2026

Local experts called on to shape the future of footy

THE future of community football will be placed in local hands via the Barwon Regional Council. AFL Victoria has opened expressions of interest for the...

April 6, 2026

Firefighting got competitive and you’re safer because of it

BACK-to-back state rural titles has proven Leopold CFA's 2025 win was no feat of luck, but the brigade's captain says there is more to...

April 6, 2026

Governor’s visit emphasises need for thriving arts industry

THE Surf Coast Shire's most prestigious ratepayer has spent time visiting community organisations in her official capacity. Governor of Victoria, Margaret Gardner, was in the...

April 4, 2026

Suns out, sold out: community backs league’s newest competitors

For the first time in four decades new blood has joined the Bellarine Football Netball League. Thousands packed into Banyul-Warri Fields on Saturday to celebrate...

April 4, 2026

Waves not war: protestors arrive at Bells Beach

Protesters have been spotted on the hills at Bells Beach on the second day of the Rip Curl Pro. A small number of protesters from...

April 3, 2026

Junior commitment bolsters inaugural women’s side

FOR more than five years, Bell Park has invested in its junior girls football program. Now the club has launched its first women's side. Stepping...

April 2, 2026

Teachers still without a deal, escalation on the table

A WEEK since more than 30,000 public teachers marched off the job in Victoria, a collective bargaining agreement is still yet to be finalised. Australian...

April 1, 2026

Locals asked to not panic buy fuel

WITH rising concerns about fuel availability, a local supplier has urged people to think before they panic buy. Mortimer Petroleum owner David Mortimer said rising...

April 1, 2026

Shire apologises, confirms intersection works on horizon

AFTER facing another delay, works to install traffic lights at a busy Torquay intersection are to begin after Easter. The Surf Coast Shire has addressed...

March 30, 2026

Teen adds state captaincy to resume

THE first time Mia Aitken stepped onto a netball court, she cried the whole game – now she is captaining a state team. It has...

March 30, 2026

Traffic flow improvements coming for Armstrong Creek commuters

THE 35,000 daily Barwon Heads Road users are one step closer to a works-free commute with the next phase of construction now under way. The...

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...