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March 29, 2026

Sullivan loses bid for top spot on Liberal ticket

Trent Sullivan has failed in his bid to secure one of the top spots on the Liberals' ticket for Western Victoria Region at the...

March 29, 2026

Victoria makes public transport free for a month

Public transport across Victoria will be free from next week as the Victorian government aims to ease the impact of skyrocketing fuel prices. Coming...

March 29, 2026

Gallery’s exhibition to make a historic impression

THE works of some of the world's most famous impressionist artists are coming to the walls of Geelong Gallery in what is being touted...

March 26, 2026

Local budding talent wins top prize at show

Jan Juc landscape architect Matt York keeps getting better at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, with his creation judged best in show...

March 25, 2026

New splash park design unveiled for Torquay centre

The shape of the splash park inside the coming Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre has been revealed, with the Victorian government releasing a...

March 24, 2026

Jetstar’s Avalon to Bali flights take off

Melbourne Avalon Airport is again an international destination, with Jetstar's debut flight to Bali from the airport taking off yesterday (Monday, 23 March). The...

March 23, 2026

Avalon airshow locked in for 2027 return

The Southern Hemisphere's largest aviation, aerospace and defence exhibition will again take off in Geelong in less than a year. The Victorian government announced today...

March 20, 2026

Seagulls, Coutas to face off for BPCA1 flag

BARWON Heads will host Queenscliff in the BPCA1 grand final this weekend, with both sides progressing from the semi-finals. Last weekend saw the Seagulls overcome Anglesea...

March 13, 2026

Nyaal Banyul reaches major milestone

The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre is on track to host its first event in July, with major building works now complete. The $450 million...

March 13, 2026

Sales event to give early access to new Corio development

A new 400-lot housing development in Corio will officially launch land sales later this month, with a sales information event to take place...

March 11, 2026

Apco explains fuel shortages as prices surge

Apco has thanked its customers for their patience as all the service station chain's sites have experienced temporary stock shortages this month due...

March 9, 2026

Entry fees coming to Twelve Apostles

A major change is coming to the Twelve Apostles, with entry fees to be imposed for the first time. Visitors to the new

March 6, 2026

Have your say on Geelong bus future

A review into Geelong's bus services has officially begun, and the community is being invited to share their thoughts at one of the pop-up...

March 5, 2026

Crowd protests proposed Fort Queenscliff sale

Members of the Queenscliff community again protested the proposed sale of the town's historic Fort Queenscliff, with about 200 people rallying in support...

February 26, 2026

Major milestone reached at Twelve Apostles centre

The Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre has hit a major construction milestone, with its rammed-earth façade now complete. The facade rounds out the main structure...

February 20, 2026

Ben Folds announces extra Geelong date

American musician Ben Folds is coming to Geelong later this year, announcing today (Friday, February 20) he was adding extra dates to his...

February 17, 2026

Local Liberals rewarded in Taylor’s first shadow cabinet

LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have received promotions in new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's first shadow cabinet, announced today (Tuesday, February 17). Victorian...

February 15, 2026

Anthony powers to historic third Aussie Olympic gold

SKI superstar Jakara Anthony was back smiling after making Olympic history as the first Australian athlete ever to collect two Winter Olympics gold...

February 13, 2026

Torquay Taphouse to host Jakara watch party

THE community is invited to cheer on local Winter Olympics favourite Jakara Anthony an event in Torquay tomorrow (Saturday, February 14). XTM, one of Anthony's...

February 5, 2026

Jakara Anthony makes history as flag bearer for Aussies

Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says she's "over the moon" to share Australia's flag bearer duties with fellow moguls star Matt...

January 31, 2026

Cycling legend helps turn Geelong roads yellow

AUSTRALIAN cycling legend Cadel Evans led out just under 3,000 cyclists on the TAC People's Ride from the Geelong Waterfront earlier today (Saturday, January...

January 30, 2026

Surf Coast welcomes elite women cyclists at Welcome Wave

THE sound of cowbells again greeted the world's best female cyclists to the Surf Coast yesterday (Thursday, January 29) at this year's edition of...

January 29, 2026

Welsford, Fidanza triumph at Cadel’s Criteriums

AUSTRALIAN Sam Welsford and Italian Martina Fidanza sprinted to victories in the first edition of the Cadel’s Criteriums at Geelong's Eastern Gardens earlier...

January 29, 2026

Labor reveals new South Barwon candidate

LABOR has officially moved on from former South Barwon representative Darren Cheeseman, with Premier Jacinta Allan endorsing the seat's new candidate on social media...