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March 6, 2026

Gutter cleaning Bellarine homes need after summer

After a long, dry summer on the Bellarine Peninsula, gutter cleaning is essential before autumn rain arrives. Across Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Drysdale and Leopold,...

March 3, 2026

Cameron cleared as Cats weigh ruck mix

Geelong coach Chris Scott admits he always enters a new season with a touch of pessimism. But despite a disrupted pre-season for...

February 27, 2026

Why locals are switching to heat pump hot water

As energy prices continue to rise, more local households are reassessing everyday energy use, including the cost of heating water. Hot water is one of...

February 26, 2026

Why almost every Australian will get same text message

Almost all mobile phones in Australia will receive a test emergency alert in late July as the federal government prepares to roll out a...

February 25, 2026

Two teens charged over Corio fire

Two teenagers have been charged following a house fire in Corio late Tuesday night.

Emergency services were called to Bacchus Marsh...

February 23, 2026

Homicide Squad investigates Geelong death

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Geelong overnight.

Emergency services were called to...

February 18, 2026

Ferry turns back after passenger disturbance

A Spirit of Tasmania sailing was abruptly halted on Tuesday night after a disturbance involving a lone passenger forced the vessel to...

February 17, 2026

Teachers push four day week and work from home rights

Victorian public school teachers are preparing for a 24 hour statewide stopwork on 24 March 2026, with calls for four day working...

February 17, 2026

Market celebrates Year of the Horse

February 16, 2026

Victoria stands firm on Anzac Day

With Anzac Day set to fall on a weekend in both 2026 and 2027, Victoria will maintain its current public holiday arrangements,...

February 12, 2026

Five Valentine’s gifts that say ‘I actually thought about this’

Valentine’s Day does not need to be predictable.

While roses and chocolates still line supermarket shelves, the gifts that truly resonate...

February 6, 2026

49ers confirmed for MCG NFL game

Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s sporting capital has reached a new milestone, with the San Francisco 49ers confirmed to play in the nation’s...

February 6, 2026

Victorian coastal and regional rental market on the rise: opportunities for property investors

WITH THE UFINANCIAL TEAM Rental prices along Victoria’s coast and in lifestyle-driven regional areas continue to climb, driven by strong demand from sea-change and tree-change...

February 6, 2026

Golfing for good at Give Where You Live Foundation golf day

MORE than 130 golfers from close to 40 local businesses will tee off for the community at the sold out 34th e&s Golf Classic...

February 3, 2026

Why Lara won’t field senior men in 2026

Lara Football Netball Club has confirmed its senior and reserves men’s football teams will enter recess for the 2026 season, following ongoing...

February 2, 2026

Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffitist to face trial

An accused graffiti vandal who allegedly scaled historical landmarks to tag "Pam the Bird" will fight more than 200 charges at trial. The alleged graffiti...

January 29, 2026

Man charged over Eastern Beach death

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman at Eastern Beach.

Homicide Squad detectives confirmed the...

January 29, 2026

Shots fired during stolen car interception in Geelong

A busy Geelong intersection became the scene of a dramatic police operation on Thursday afternoon after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at officers. Police...

January 28, 2026

Arrest made after body discovered in Geelong

A woman’s body was discovered near the Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong this morning, triggering a homicide investigation. Emergency services were called to the popular...

January 28, 2026

Why local travellers are flocking to this expo

Geelong travellers dreaming of their next big adventure are invited to step into a world of inspiration this weekend as Geelong Travel hosts its...

January 27, 2026

Victorians urged to act in fire zones

Authorities have urged residents in the Otways to leave now as the Carlisle River fire continues to grow rapidly under extreme weather...

January 27, 2026

New local footy rules for 2026 season

AFL Barwon will implement four on-field rule changes for the 2026 season, aligning with updates recently announced by the AFL.

The...

January 23, 2026

Heat and wind trigger statewide fire alert

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the entire state of Victoria has been declared for tomorrow (Saturday, January 24). Victoria is set to experience severe...

January 23, 2026

The planet called – it wants your cans backEasy everyday wins to keep Bellarine beautiful: starting with your bottles, cans and cartons

THE Bellarine is worth caring for, and Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and West Zone operator TOMRA Cleanaway are calling on locals to...