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January 22, 2026
Health alert issued after virus detected in Geelong mosquitoes
Geelong residents and holidaymakers are being urged to take extra care outdoors this Australia Day long weekend, with health authorities warning a...
January 21, 2026
Wallington Reserve pavilion to undergo $4.25m redevelopment
THE pavilion at Wallington Reserve is set for a major redevelopment, with construction expected to begin this month. The City of Greater Geelong has contracted...
January 20, 2026
$8.5m push to clean up illegal dumping
THE Victorian government has opened applications for a new $8.5 million illegal dumping clean-up rebate program, aimed at helping councils and public land managers...
January 20, 2026
Love takes the lead at 2026 Bellarine Sunset Run
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run, with the popular coastal event to fall on Valentine's Day for the first-time in...
January 20, 2026
$8.5m push to clean up illegal dumping
THE Victorian government has opened applications for a new $8.5 million illegal dumping clean-up rebate program, aimed at helping councils and public land managers...
January 19, 2026
Still tired? Why rest needs to be on the schedule in 2026
THE holidays are over, the calendar has turned, and yet the exhaustion hasn't lifted. In their latest episode of Women Out Loud, hosts Dr...
January 19, 2026
Budget bid highlights strain on Geelong services
THE City of Greater Geelong has urged the Victorian government to prioritise major regional infrastructure and community investment in the 2026-27 state budget, warning...
January 18, 2026
Jon Campbell brings language-driven works to Geelong Gallery
A MAJOR exhibition by celebrated Australian artist Jon Campbell will be presented at Geelong Gallery next month. Titled yEAH / dUNNO, the exhibition brings together...
January 17, 2026
Flash flood aftermath prompts warning system scrutiny
Communities along the Surf Coast have begun the long task of recovery after destructive flash flooding tore through river catchments and caravan parks on...
January 17, 2026
From fire to flood: Surf Coast hit by back-to-back emergencies
The Surf Coast has shifted from bushfire threat to flood recovery in the space of days, after destructive flash flooding tore through coastal catchments...
January 17, 2026
Drainage upgrade to shut part of High Street until Easter
MOTORISTS in Drysdale are being advised to plan for several months of disruption, with part of High Street set to close to allow for...
January 16, 2026
Town pulls together after flash flooding
An emergency relief centre was activated in Lorne on Thursday night after intense rainfall triggered evacuations and cut key road links along the Great...
January 16, 2026
Fire risk easing in Otways as crews gain ground
FIREFIGHTERS have slowed the spread of bushfires across the Otway Ranges, after days of intense fire activity placed Surf Coast communities on edge. The blazes...
January 16, 2026
Pirate fun lands at museum
FAMILIES are being encouraged to dress up and dive into a day of free activities at Queenscliffe Maritime Museum this Australia Day. The museum will...
January 15, 2026
Flash flooding triggers emergency support in Lorne
An emergency relief centre has been opened in Lorne to support residents and visitors forced to evacuate due to severe flash flooding across parts...
January 15, 2026
Three injured in Torquay crash
Three people, including two children, were injured in a crash at a busy Torquay intersection on Thursday that prompted a large emergency response. The collision...
January 15, 2026
Otways brace for flash flooding
A dangerous thunderstorm is moving across the Otway Ranges, with authorities warning of intense rainfall and the risk of life-threatening flash flooding this afternoon. A...
January 13, 2026
Beach wheelchairs introduced at Portarlington
PEOPLE with disability or reduced mobility will have improved access to Portarlington's main beach this summer, following the introduction of two beach wheelchairs. The wheelchairs...
January 13, 2026
New leadership named as G21 relaunches in slimmed-down form
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance has appointed new leadership as it relaunches under a restructured operating model following its mid-2025 reset. Colac Otway Shire mayor,...
January 13, 2026
Woman dies following Grovedale crash
A 92-year-old woman has died following a crash in Grovedale on Monday. Emergency services were called to Heyers Road at about 12.30pm after reports a...
January 12, 2026
Pilot program targets youth employment gap
A NEW youth employment program aimed at supporting young people who are struggling to secure work has opened applications across the Geelong and Bellarine...
January 11, 2026
Mild winds still a danger as Otway fire warnings ease
Warnings around the Otway fires were downgraded on Sunday as conditions eased, but fire authorities say even mild coastal winds remain capable of driving...
January 11, 2026
Local theatre project heads to Northern Ireland
A THEATRE project developed through the National Celtic Folk Festival will take it next development step overseas this year, after being invited to undertake...
January 11, 2026
Daily yoghurt intake linked to brain changes in new study
EATING probiotic yoghurt every day may influence brain activity linked to mood and memory, according to new research from Deakin University's Food and Mood...
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