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Disney magic skates into Melbourne

Disney's biggest collection of beloved characters is set to glide into Melbourne this winter as Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars arrives...

Murder charges laid after fatal Norlane stabbing

A fatal stabbing in Norlane on Sunday afternoon has led to murder charges against three people.

Homicide Squad detectives have charged...

Geelong trains enter tap-and-go era

GEELONG train passengers can now leave their myki card at home, with the state's tap-and-go ticketing system rolling out across the Geelong line. Passengers can...

Long weekend parks chaos looms

Frontline Parks Victoria workers in the Colac and Otways region are prepared to take protected industrial action over the long weekend, as negotiations continue...

Loan structure key amid rate rises

Borrowers weighing up fixed versus variable home loans are being urged to focus less on chasing the lowest rate and more on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...