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Slow Lane: Exploring housing, design and community connection

A NEW event exploring how Australians can live smarter, smaller and more sustainably will debut in Torquay next month as part of the expanded...

Simonds Homes reveals its top five home designs of 2025

FROM coastal pockets to inland townships, Victorians are choosing homes that prioritise space, comfort and a strong indoor–outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're upsizing, family-planning or building...

European Christmas cruises with Geelong Travel

For Australians dreaming of a magical white Christmas, European Christmas cruises Australia offer an unforgettable way to celebrate. Viking’s 2026–2028 festive river itineraries combine...

Warrenheip school turns 150

THE 150th anniversary of Warrenheip Primary School was celebrated by past and present pupils, staff and families last Sunday 7 December.

Christmas in Ballarat comes alive with art, light and community spirit

CHRISTMAS has arrived in Ballarat, and the city is looking more joyful than ever. This year's displays bring together sparkling lights, entertainment and creative surprises...

Super Saturday returns – Geelong’s biggest kids’ day out

IF YOU are looking for a school holiday outing that keeps the whole family entertained without blowing the budget, Super Saturday at the Geelong...

The Gordon’s no ATAR pathways open doors to university

FOR many Year 12 students, the wait for ATAR results can be one of the most stressful moments of the school year. But in Geelong, an...

Geelong Travel, European Christmas New Year & Northern Lights

What the RBA’s rate pause means for you

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold at 3.60 per cent following its December board meeting,...

Ballarat to host iconic Harlem Globetrotters in 2026

Ballarat is officially on the map for one of the biggest basketball celebrations in history, with the Harlem Globetrotters set to bring...

Sebastopol man charged after wild pursuit ends in Wendouree

A dramatic police pursuit through Ballarat streets has ended with a man in custody after a stolen vehicle was brought to a...

E-bike safety crackdown call after another teen’s death

A teenage e-bike rider has died after a collision with a four-wheel-drive. Detectives from Victoria Police's major collision unit are investigating the crash at Diamond...

Ballarat to host three AFL pre-season games in 2026

Ballarat may miss out on regular-season AFL games in 2026, but footy fans won’t be left empty-handed, with Mars Stadium set...

Stolen car rammed by police in Wendouree

A high-speed police pursuit through Ballarat suburbs has ended safely after officers rammed a stolen car in Wendouree.

Police first spotted...

A summer of flowers and fun

GOLDEN Dragon Museum Bendigo is the place to be this summer with exhibitions, activities, workshops and talks to entertain, fascinate, engage and encourage visitors...

Nightjar Festival to bring Torquay alive this summer

THE Nightjar Festival returns to Torquay this summer with two electrifying nights of bold music, creativity and community spirit. Long celebrated as one of the...

More time to experience Harry Potter magic

MORE fans will have the chance to experience Harry Potter: The Exhibition, as its run extends until February 1. Held at the Fever Experience Centre...

Victorians in the west help drive

RESIDENTS across western Victoria have helped deliver a major sustainability win, with more than one billion eligible drink containers returned through Victoria's Container Deposit...

Women Out Loud hosts urge listeners to reset this December

AS DECEMBER ramps up, so too does the pressure on women. The hosts of Women Out Loud – Dr Niamh Logue, Courtney Weybury and Amy...

‘Top-heavy’ public service to take $4 billion haircut

More than 1000 public servant jobs will be slashed as one state tries to rein in its ballooning wage bill and debt. Premier Jacinta Allan...

Base Hospital trained nurses reunite

THE Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League recently held its 96th Annual Reunion at the Ballarat Golf Club. More than 120 people attended the event...

The Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle: 2025 Review

Step Back in Time at Kryal Castle

Five new stations now live under Melbourne CBD

After more than a decade of construction, Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has officially opened – marking the biggest transformation to the city’s public transport system...

Hattie and the Wolf: A Local Gem in Ballarat

TUCKED away in the heart of Ballarat, Hattie and the Wolf is one of those places that instantly makes you smile. It's a treasure trove...