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April 10, 2026
Combat Corner
MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA There’s a rising tide building for Muay Thai in Australia, and this weekend it surges into the Melbourne Showgrounds. For the first...
April 10, 2026
Ruthie Foster returns at the height of her powers
GRAMMY Award-winning US singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster will return to Australia this autumn, with a Geelong performance locked in for 2 May at the Geelong...
April 9, 2026
Storages slump, desal flows to support Geelong
A sharp drop in Geelong's water storages has prompted a major desalinated water order to help top up supplies. The Victorian government has ordered 150...
April 8, 2026
Four in a row: APCO leads customer satisfaction ratings
FUEL retailer APCO has been recognised as Australia's most satisfying petrol and service station brand for the fourth consecutive year. The family-owned company took out...
April 7, 2026
Borough weighs cost, value of MAV membership
The Borough of Queenscliffe will review its membership with the state's peak body for local government, after concerns were raised about its value to...
April 6, 2026
Surveillance program targets rare mosquito species
A little-known mosquito species capable of carrying disease is the focus of a new monitoring program in the Borough of Queenscliffe. The borough has joined...
April 5, 2026
Writers festival debut to bring national authors to Surf Coast
The Surf Coast will host one of Australia's most recognisable finance journalists this June, with Chris Kohler confirmed as the headline speaker at a...
April 5, 2026
Geelong Sustainability CEO resigns after 16 months
A local sustainability organisation has confirmed its chief executive has stepped down after just over a year in the role. Geelong Sustainability advised supporters via...
April 5, 2026
Nova’s year without a home
Nova, a four-year-old husky mix with a cheeky personality, has been in care for almost a year and is still waiting for the right...
April 4, 2026
A historic home reimagined for modern living: 8 Grandview Parade, Barwon Heads
JUST metres from the river beach and moments from the town centre – where shops, cafes and restaurants, health services and the local supermarket...
April 4, 2026
Buy the position, unlock the potential: 64 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads
RERRESENTING an exclusive opportunity to claim a premium residential and commercial position in the heart of Barwon Heads’ vibrant and tightly held main street,...
April 4, 2026
Combat Corner column
OWNER, Bones MMA The Surf Coast combat sports scene was back on the front foot at Melbourne Fight Series 2 on Saturday night, with Torquay's...
April 4, 2026
Torquay and Jan Juc market stays active
THE Torquay and Jan Juc property market continues to show solid activity, with strong buyer interest balanced by ongoing price sensitivity. Speaking on the latest...
April 4, 2026
A Hamptons home with heart: 18 Wellington Crescent, Torquay
STEP into a beautifully crafted Hamptons-style home where natural light, soft textures and refined finishes create an immediate sense of calm across two thoughtfully...
April 3, 2026
Carving life from timber
NANCY-May weighs 350kg, but it's her quietness that draws people in. A baby humpback whale, carved from a single length of cedar, she carries both...
April 2, 2026
Don’t be alarmed by low-flying choppers
Don’t be surprised if you hear the steady thrum of helicopters overhead in the coming weeks. Aircraft will be scanning powerlines across the Surf Coast,...
April 1, 2026
Speed limits shift as Barwon Heads works near finish
NEW speed limits and traffic changes are being rolled out across Barwon Heads as a series of road safety upgrades near completion. New signage is...
April 1, 2026
Art expo brings colour to Easter weekend
THE Bellarine North Rotary Club will mark 47 years of its annual Easter Art Expo next weekend when the popular event returns to Drysdale. The...
March 31, 2026
Federal journalism fund proving critical for regional news
Regional newspaper publishers say a federal funding program has become critical to maintaining local journalism, with new survey data suggesting many outlets would be...
March 31, 2026
Investigation underway after woman dies in Norlane fire
A woman has died following a house fire in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Emergency services were called to a block of units...
March 31, 2026
Geelong naming policy sparks debate, heads to consultation
A proposed overhaul of how places are named across Greater Geelong has divided councillors ahead of its release for community consultation. Councillors voted on Tuesday...
March 31, 2026
Uniform support reaches 22,700 students across Geelong
MORE than 22,700 free school uniforms and essential items have been distributed to students across the Geelong region as part of a state government...
March 31, 2026
Drop zone, bike hub added at Leopold Primary School
A new park-and-drop zone has been launched at Leopold Primary School to support safer travel for students. The zone, on Melaluka Road forms part of...
March 30, 2026
Final piece falls into place at Oxley Estate
A decade after first welcoming guests, Portarlington's Oxley Estate has opened a purpose-built event centre. For owners Pauline and Peter Phillipou, the addition is the...
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