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March 29, 2026

Don’t ignore gut feelings on gut health

EACH year a new health trend dominates social media and in 2026 gut health is on the rise. For medical practitioners and researchers, the idea...

March 28, 2026

Former powerhouse, 2025 semi finalists withdraw from competition

A pioneering club for women’s football in the Geelong region will not field a team in 2026. Following yo-yoing availability in 2025 and a reduction...

March 27, 2026

Geelong refinery boosts diesel output as fuel runs short

Geelong’s refinery will receive additional crude oil shipments and has increased the output of diesel as fuel continues to be in short supply. Viva Energy...

March 27, 2026

Ins, outs and mergers: long-awaited fixture revealed

Six clubs will play in merged sides in the 2026 AFL Barwon’s women’s season, while two have dropped from the competition entirely. The revelation comes...

March 27, 2026

81 years together – and still not sick of each other

THEY don't claim to have the secret to a long marriage, but Howard and Mavis Willey have just marked 81 years together. At 102 years...

March 26, 2026

Victorians are getting free power but there’s a catch

Victorian households could get three hours of free electricity each day under a new state government offer aimed at cutting power bills. The Victorian Midday...

March 23, 2026

‘Disrespected’: Geelong teachers to join statewide stop-work

The government has let down a generation of public school students, one Geelong teacher says. Geelong-based Australian Education Union (AEU) member Amy King moved into...

March 23, 2026

Nostalgia, connection fueling snail mail art

Since the peak of letter delivery in 2008, Australians have continued to send and receive less letters each year, but an emerging trend has...

March 22, 2026

BFL, GFL clubs shake off the dust in first scratch matches

THERE are weeks before the AFL Barwon's men's season begins, but that hasn't stopped clubs from hitting the field. Bellarine and Geelong Football League clubs...

March 22, 2026

Five AFL Barwon women join state program

FIVE of Geelong's female football leaders will hone their skills over the next 12 months as part of the AFL's Lead Your Way program. Nearly...

March 22, 2026

Movement, sound encouraged at new ‘relaxed’ theatre performances

FAMILY-FRIENDLY theatre will become more accessible with the introduction of relaxed performances at the Bellarine Arts Centre. These performances create a calmer theatre experience by...

March 20, 2026

Parents back teachers ahead of strike

Parents of students at public schools are being encouraged to back their teachers ahead of the first strike action in 18 years. Australian Education Union...

March 19, 2026

Geelong ready to host Ironman 70.3

THE world's best endurance athletes will arrive in Geelong this weekend, but they all had to start at a local club before they competed...

March 19, 2026

Community meal brings togetherness for those otherwise alone

RAMADAN is a time for the community to come together, and Islamic Society of Geelong (ISG) is ensuring that no one is left behind. Throughout...

March 18, 2026

Anti-gouging laws put fuel prices under the microscope

New laws are protecting Victorian motorists at the fuel bowser as prices continue to soar. The average price of fuel has risen past $2 a...

March 18, 2026

Traffic halted after collision at major intersection

Police and ambulances have attended a multi-car crash at a major intersection in Belmont. Two cars collided at the intersection of Torquay and Settlement roads...

March 18, 2026

Class not in session: teachers to strike after wage dispute

Public school teachers will walk off the job for 24 hours next week after 98 per cent of union members voted to take strike...

March 18, 2026

Three months on: December donors called to return to Lifeblood

THREE months after Australian's answered the call for blood, first-time donors will soon be eligible to donate again. In the aftermath of the December Bondi...

March 18, 2026

Equipment access helps volunteers keep trail thriving

FOR two decades, volunteers have maintained the Bellarine rail trail and they will finally have greater access to the tools they need to complete...

March 18, 2026

These texts could save lives, but testing them could put others at risk

TESTING for Australia's new emergency alert system is raising safety concerns for people in vulnerable situations. The new system will be tested across Geelong in...

March 17, 2026

Voucher program returns as accessibility paramount in junior sport

THE latest round of Get Active Kids vouchers has opened and Geelong clubs are using them to keep sport accessible. Eligible families can apply for...

March 12, 2026

Women’s cricket GF

AS the weather cools, summer sports are wrapping up their seasons, with Geelong Cricket Association celebrating their 2026 premiers over the weekend. [caption id="attachment_30038" align="aligncenter"...

March 11, 2026

More than 250 Geelong, Surf Coast motorists caught in the wrong over long weekend

More than 250 Geelong and Surf Coast drivers have suffered the consequences of their poor road behaviours this long weekend. Victoria Police were left disappointed...

March 11, 2026

Bin times to vary as city shares the early wake-up call

VARIATION in rubbish collection routes are helping Geelong residents get a welcome sleep in. With 250,000 bins to collect across more than 130,000 properties, the...