Locals encouraged to push up for mental health
Next month, headspace Ocean Grove will encourage locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. In...
Lobby groups welcome Geelong spending in budget, call for more
GEELONG’S lobby groups have welcomed the 2025-26 Victorian budget’s spending on issues such as cost of living and healthcare, but are still arguing the...
Victorian budget belt tightens but less squeeze on families
FAMILIES and vulnerable people feeling the pinch of cost of living have been offered a small boost in a stripped-back state budget reeling from...
Coalition dissolved: Nationals, Liberals to sit alone
THE National Party will go it alone on the federal Parliamentary benches in the next term of government, announcing today (Tuesday, May 20) they...
VTIC introduces new award category
THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and Visit Victoria have launched an new award category in the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards that will recognise...
Adam Selwood passes away
FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May...
Open letter urges budget support for Anam Cara
ANAM Cara Geelong has garnered the backing of more than 50 of Geelong’s most respected business, philanthropic and community figures in its attempt to...
Liberals decide on new leadership
SUSSAN Ley has become the first female leader of the federal Liberals after being picked to lead the opposition following the Coalition's resounding election...
Tehan declares position in Liberal leadership battle
GEELONG region Liberal MP Dan Tehan has ruled himself out of the contest to decide who will lead the national party following the defeat...
BCH step out in fundraiser to help colleague
STAFF at Bellarine Community Health (BCH) have taken a special interest in this year’s May 50K event to help a colleague diagnosed with multiple...
Geelong Business Excellence Awards launched
THE search is on again for the best and brightest businesses across the Geelong region with the launch of this year's Geelong Business Excellence...
Providing a place of refuge
A FORMER Victoria Police officer has created a safe haven for women and children. Former leading senior constable Christine Smith grappled with feelings of guilt...
Labor wins election as Dutton concedes, loses seat
LABOR will boost its numbers in the next federal Parliament with a stronger majority in a second term, as the Coalition look set to...
Coalition pledges to stop fake meat trickery
FAKE meat products have been slowly creeping into our shopping trolleys through sneaky packaging and dubious marketing practices. On the back of this somewhat devious...
Liberals pledge skills training to build more homes
THE federal Coalition has pledged to invest in skills training as a key part of their plan to deliver more affordable homes if it...
Meet your Wannon candidates
Alex Dyson
Independent
Resides: Warrnambool
Occupation: Author and small business owner.
How long have you lived in your electorate? I...
Meet your Corio candidates
Adam Helman
Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Occupation: Retired Veteran.
Resides: Lara.
How long have you lived in your electorate? I...
Meet your Corangamite candidates
Kate Lockhart
Independent
Occupation: Agricultural scientist
Resides: Drysdale.
How long have you lived in your electorate? We have called the...
Australians ring the bell after Rip Curl Pro victories
JACK Robinson and Isabella Nichols have made it a double triumph for Australia with thrilling victories in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Paris Olympics...
Winners to be decided at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
FINALS Day has begun at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, the fifth stop of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL)...
Woman found dead at Jan Juc beach
A WOMAN was found dead off the coast at Jan Juc beach earlier today (Saturday, April 26). In a statement, Victoria Police said emergency services...
Quarter-finals to begin at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
SURFING has resumed at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, the fifth stop of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship...
Huxtable advances to Round of 16 at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
COMPETION has been called on today (Friday, April 25) at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop five No. 5 of...
Surfing resumes at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
COMPETITION has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Stop No. 5 of the 2025 World Surf League...