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May 27, 2026

Search begins for next Parliament House artist-in-residence

VISUAL artists are being offered a rare chance to go behind the closed doors of federal politics under a residency program at...

May 26, 2026

Borrowers brace for property market shake-up

Federal budget tax changes are already being felt in the housing market, with the federal government saying softer auction results show first-home...

May 24, 2026

Bellarine roads targeted in safety upgrade

SPEED limits will be lowered, and new pedestrian crossings installed across the Bellarine Peninsula as part of a $965,000 road safety project. A $750,000 overhaul...

May 24, 2026

Donors needed to prevent critical hospital shortages

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent nationwide appeal for 13,000 A and O blood donors to come forward over the next seven...

May 22, 2026

An evening inside Lior’s playbook

ACCLAIMED Australian singer-songwriter Lior will bring a stripped-back performance to audiences in a one-off intimate concert backed by a string quartet. The performance will feature...

May 20, 2026

Funding for Geelong’s smallest residents

LOCAL community groups and non-profits are being invited to apply for a share of a $20,000 funding pool to celebrate the region's youngest residents...

May 19, 2026

New partnership brings ‘heavy hitters’ to Geelong to drive $12m business growth

GEELONG is spearheading a new statewide push for regional investment, with a local business hub already attracting a $12 million pipeline of potential growth. The...

May 17, 2026

The secret to beating Long Covid could be in your gut

RESEARCHERS in Geelong have launched a clinical trial to investigate whether the gut microbiome could be a safe and effective target for treating the...

May 17, 2026

State to fund free meningococcal B jabs

YEAR 10 students will receive free meningococcal B vaccinations from 2027, removing a $250 out-of-pocket cost currently borne by families. The $9 million state-funded program,...

May 13, 2026

Navigating the red tape: free support for local startups

ENTERPRENEURS are being encouraged to make use of a central support hub designed to help navigate the regulatory hurdles of opening a new venture. The...

May 12, 2026

Winter warning: is your asthma plan ready for Super-K?

A fast-moving influenza strain dubbed "Super-K" has prompted an urgent warning for millions of residents living with asthma. With winter approaching, the National Asthma Council...

May 11, 2026

Southern right whales back along Victorian coast

ENDANGERED southern right whales have begun their annual return to the Victorian coast, signalling the start of a critical six-month breeding season for the...

May 10, 2026

Artistic vision on display as exhibition marks 18 years

A NEARLY 2m-high sculpture of King Kong scaling Big Ben is among more than 130 artworks drawing crowds to the Rachinger Gallery. The playful piece,...

May 5, 2026

Call out to recognise Victoria’s top senior contributors

NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, recognising older Victorians contributing to their communities in meaningful ways. The awards, now...

May 1, 2026

Massive bay search after crewman disappears

Water Police are continuing to search Port Phillip Bay after a crewman in his 30s was reported missing from a commercial ship.

April 30, 2026

Major coup for Geelong festival with US indie premiere

AN American indie drama exploring love, identity and survival will make its Australian debut in Geelong this weekend. The Geelong Pride Film Festival has secured...

April 29, 2026

The trees shaping Geelong – and putting it on the world map

ALMOST 200,000 trees line Geelong's streets, parks and public spaces, a vast urban canopy that continues to expand each year. From the dense plantings in...

April 27, 2026

A community push for children lacking life’s essentials

A LOCAL charity that provides essential items for babies and children is counting down to its biggest fundraiser of the year. Our Village, formerly known...

April 26, 2026

Doctors called on as mobile clinic targets Geelong’s homeless

A VOLUNTEER-RUN medical service for people experiencing homelessness is preparing to roll into Geelong, with a call out for local health professionals ahead of...

April 23, 2026

Grant to help Geelong girls lead change in schools

A Geelong program empowering teenage girls to speak up and lead change has received a $20,000 boost from a newly established statewide foundation. The Be...

April 22, 2026

How your local senior group can claim a slice of Geelong’s $24,000 grant pool

LOCAL community groups have until late May to apply for a slice of a $24,000 grant pool designed to keep Geelong's over 55s active...

April 20, 2026

Bellarine schools join $1.8b inclusion push

FIVE Bellarine schools are among 24 across the Greater Geelong region to receive specialist support aimed at making classrooms more inclusive for students with...

April 19, 2026

Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club to trade ageing base for $2.5m modern hub

ARCHITECTS have been appointed to design a new $2.5 million rescue centre at Point Lonsdale as the local surf lifesaving club prepares to replace...