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Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffitist to face trial
An accused graffiti vandal who allegedly scaled historical landmarks to tag "Pam the Bird" will fight more than 200 charges at trial. The alleged graffiti...
Discovering real nutrition: the NutriMeter revolution in fresh produce
IN TODAY'S fast-paced food world, where supermarket shelves brim with shiny fruits and vegetables, it's easy to be fooled. Many items look perfect and taste...
Why local travellers are flocking to this expo
Geelong travellers dreaming of their next big adventure are invited to step into a world of inspiration this weekend as Geelong Travel hosts its...
Victorians urged to act in fire zones
Authorities have urged residents in the Otways to leave now as the Carlisle River fire continues to grow rapidly under extreme weather...
Heat and wind trigger statewide fire alert
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the entire state of Victoria has been declared for tomorrow (Saturday, January 24). Victoria is set to experience severe...
Discover your next adventure at the Travel & Cruise World Expo
GEELONG Travel's highly anticipated Travel & Cruise World Expo returns to Geelong on February 1 at GMHBA Stadium. The event promises a day packed with...
Australia Day Picnic inthe Park at Victoria Park
AUSTRALIA Day Picnic in the Park returns to Victoria Park for its fifth year, offering a relaxed way for the community to come together...
Helicopter salvages cars swept away in torrential flood
A Black Hawk helicopter has been called in to retrieve cars washed out to sea after record flash flooding. Authorities began to recover vehicles at...
GeelongPort brings families together for 2026 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
GEELONGPORT is proud to once again partner with the Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to deliver one of Australia's most loved family...
Step into a greener future at The Gordon
IF YOU'RE looking for a career that gets you outdoors and makes a real difference in the community, studying horticulture at The Gordon could...
Ballarat and the Golden Plains beautiful
BALLARAT and the Golden Plains are regions worth caring for, and Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and West Zone operator TOMRA Cleanaway are...
Local women win silver Region Sides title
BALLARAT Highlands bowls region's women's team won all its matches last weekend to take out the state title in the Silver Tier section of...
From the office of Roland Rocchiccioli
FOLLOWING 6-years of hostilities, 1950s Australia was a cornucopia of opportunity lazing under a vast azure sky. The Nation was basking in the roseate...
School holiday fun heads trackside
FOLLOWING the huge success of Super Saturday, the Geelong Racing Club is thrilled to present the second event in its Summer Series of Racing...
Eclectic line-up set for Nightjar Festival’s second night
THE Nightjar Festival will to return to Torquay for a highly anticipated second night, with organisers promising an evening of live music, connection and...
Big Exhale: Wellness and connection by the ocean
BIG Exhale will transform the Torquay Common into a one-day retreat-style festival focused on nervous-system repair, mindfulness, movement and community connection. Taking place on January...
The Gordon levels up with refreshed Game Design course
THE Gordon is placing creativity firmly at the centre of its newly revamped Game Design course, opening fresh opportunities for young developers eager to...
2025: A year in review…
January IT was announced that Eastwood Leisure Complex would get a multi-million-dollar-upgrade. The recreation facility was awarded $8.53 million from the Federal Government’s Growing Regions...
Big Thrift: Vintage style, slow fashion and community by the sea
VINTAGE lovers, upcyclers and slow fashion fans will return to Torquay Common later this month when Big Thrift headlines the opening weekend of the...
Buninyong Golf Club swings into new era
THE redeveloped Buninyong Golf Club clubhouse was officially opened recently, with 100 members and local residents in attendance to mark the occasion. The main...
Princess Cruises celebrates 50 years of cruising with Geelong Travel
As Princess Cruises marks 50 years of unforgettable journeys, Geelong Travel is inviting travellers to celebrate in style with exclusive cruise deals on 2026–2028...
Celebrating 30 Years of Music, Heritage and Community:
THIS January, the Ballarat region will once again come alive with the sound of music as the Ballarat Organs & Fine Music Festival celebrates...
Discovering Real Nutrition: The NutriMeterTM Revolution in Fresh Produce
IN today's fast-paced food world, where supermarket shelves brim with shiny fruits and vegetables, it's easy to be fooled. Many items look perfect and taste...
