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Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues

The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues. While the Geelong...

Machete sale ban to ‘choke the supply’ of deadly weapon

A wild brawl between machete-wielding gang members at a shopping centre has been the catalyst for an almost immediate Australian-first interim ban on the...

‘I won’t say it’: Bulldogs address approach to Smith

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has playfully suggested it has taken their trip to Kardinia Park for Geelong's home ground to be filled. Thursday night's...

Cameron, Smith star as Cats down Port amid injury chaos

Jeremy Cameron has kicked seven goals and Bailey Smith had 30 touches as Geelong hammered Port Adelaide by 76 points in a clash marred...

Blockbusters and double headers headline AFL’s epic run home

The AFL has announced the dates and times for Rounds 16 to 23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, revealing...

AFL mourns legend Robert Walls after passing

The AFL community is mourning the loss of Robert Walls, who passed away aged 74 after a long battle with cancer. A giant of...

AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle

Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's...

Gryan Miers signs long-term deal with Cats

GEELONG Cats forward Gryan Miers has committed to the AFL club until at least the end of 2028, signing...

History on the line as Western United hosts first home final

Western United will create another milestone on Friday 9 May, hosting its first-ever Isuzu UTE A-League Men Elimination Final at Ironbark...

Hawkins goes pick one to Central Highlands club in Carlton Draft

Beaufort Football Netball Club has secured a once-in-a-generation opportunity after selecting AFL great Tom Hawkins with the number one pick in...

Victorian housing market steady ahead of election

With the federal election taking place this Saturday, the Victorian housing market continues to show resilience despite national debate around affordability and housing supply....

Living well starts now

FOR people thinking about their next chapter, now is the perfect time to explore what life could look like with more freedom, more connection,...

Regional Australia Future Fund proposed

LEADER of The Nationals David Littleproud has committed to creating a Regional Australia Future Fund, which would deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in...

All regional Victoria footy and netball games this Easter

Ballarat Football Netball League

Geelong and Surf Coast targeted in Easter road blitz

Police will target impaired drivers in a major crackdown over the Easter and Anzac Day period, with a new statewide operation set to begin...

Local pair win Rip Curl Pro Trials

THE ultimate dream has come true for a Jan Juc pair who will surf against the world’s best at this year’s 2025 Rip Curl...

Smith facing AFL sanction after flipping off fan

Geelong's Bailey Smith is likely to face a fine for misconduct over his double-fingered salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener. Geelong...

The Whitlams join Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Hamer Hall show

Beloved Aussie band The Whitlams will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a one-night-only symphonic performance at Hamer...

WATCH: Propped at the bar – inside Newtown’s new Woolstore with Cam Hamilton

Gareth Kent from Preston Rowe Paterson and Michael De Stefano from Gartland sit down with Cameron Hamilton from the Hamilton Group in the latest...

Going electric on the Surf Coast

THE Surf Coast community has the opportunity to explore smarter, healthier and more affordable ways to get around at the inaugural EV and e-Bike...

No back-to-back mortgage relief as RBA holds rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold, denying borrowers back-to-back mortgage relief. As widely expected by economists, the RBA's new monetary...

Taxpayers promised extra relief in pre-election budget

Taxpayers will get two extra rounds of relief in a pre-election sweetener, as Jim Chalmers lays out the economic case for a second term...

Cats wary of Saints’ Marvel-lous venue form

Chris Scott is far more interested in the St Kilda of round 24 last AFL season, compared to the opposition whose season started so...

Moving From Melbourne to Regional Living? Here’s How to Prepare

Moving from the busy streets of Melbourne to a quieter regional lifestyle is a big adjustment for anyone. Physical and psychological preparation...