March 11, 2026
‘Amazing idea’: locals back push for Armstrong Creek rail
ARMSTRONG Creek locals have shared their support for a train station to be developed in the southern Geelong suburb. The existing Geelong V/Line service stops...
March 10, 2026
Venture a homecoming for new owner
Torquay's newest café owners are stepping back in time while taking their new venture into the future. Tim and Jayne Kearney are the new faces...
March 10, 2026
Early nerves fade at Armstrong Creek’s newest school
START of year nerves are common for students at new schools, but it is not often the whole teaching cohort is feeling the same...
March 10, 2026
Hunting for dinosaurs: the trend that keeps coming back
VICTORIA'S southern coastline is millions of years old and with the right knowledge and a bit of patience, citizen scientists can – and are...
March 9, 2026
Grants revamp to support off-peak events
COMMUNITY event organisers will have easier access to grant applications following a process review. The Surf Coast Shire has opened its next round of community...
March 9, 2026
VNL club pleads for sponsor support
GEELONG'S premier netball club is calling for support as they approach the start of the season without sponsorship. The Cougars are Geelong's highest level netball...
March 7, 2026
Bigger than a theme: there’s no right way to celebrate International Women’s Day
Each March, women are showered in cupcakes, spoken at about themes, and pushed to pose for social media photos, but the true meaning of...
March 7, 2026
Nobody’s perfect: local therapist’s book helps new generation of parents
FOR 20 years, Lisa Taylor has been helping parents across Geelong find their way and now her work will be shared even further. The Bellarine...
March 5, 2026
Festival of Sport to welcome juniors to the big field
Budding young athletes are invited to try their hand at something new at Kardinia Park to kickstart their long weekend. The 2026 Festival of Sport...
March 4, 2026
Hard rubbish should be left alone, councils say
IT IS one of the great debates: when hard rubbish is on the kerb, can you take it home? With hard rubbish collections determined by...
March 3, 2026
Gas bottle explosion sparks emergency warning in North Geelong
North Geelong residents have been issued a leave immediately warning after several gas bottles exploded on Tuesday afternoon. Fire Rescue Victoria issued the warning just...
March 3, 2026
You can’t trust the ocean, but you can trust these volunteers
The ocean can change its mind in a second and that's what makes these volunteers so important to coastal communities. Surf Life Saving Club volunteers...
March 3, 2026
New funding extends critical regional youth service
YOUNG people needing family violence support in Geelong will continue to have access to bespoke local support. Geelong-based social service provider Meli has received funding...
March 2, 2026
Concerns turn to celebration at health workers strike
THIRD time was a charm for Geelong’s health workers on Wednesday when strike action became celebration. Health Worker Union (HWU) members left Geelong in the...
March 2, 2026
Safety first: 12 roads slow down next month
TWELVE roads in the Surf Coast Shire will have new speed limits by the end of next month. The changes will be implemented in line...
March 1, 2026
Clubs playing numbers game as season nears
WOMEN'S football teams are still calling for players and staff with just over a month before the 2026 season begins. The AFL Barwon women's competition...
February 27, 2026
Catching hearts while catching them all: fan favourite celebrates 30 years
For 30 years fans of all ages have been trying to catch 'em all, but no matter when your obsession started, there is always...
February 26, 2026
Conflicting advice fuels Torquay mobile service outage confusion
Mobile services in Torquay will be interrupted over the coming weeks, but conflicting information from Telstra has left users unsure what to expect. Telstra users...
February 19, 2026
Step up and step away to help protect baby hoodies
They say it takes a village to raise a child but for these new parents it will take cross-species support. Local beachgoers have been asked...
February 16, 2026
Hundreds complained, now we know the cause of the smell
The cause of a foul smell noticed across Geelong’s southern suburbs has been identified. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) attributed the odour to fertiliser used...
February 16, 2026
Kindergartens, sporting grounds to close for extreme fire day
Surf Coast Shire kindergartens, tips and visitor information centres will be closed on Tuesday as the Country Fire Authority (CFA) forecasts extreme fire danger...
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