April 27, 2026
How to claim 20pc off your vehicle registration
Victorian drivers will get 20 per cent off their vehicle registration under a new one-off cost-of-living rebate. The measure comes as fuel prices continue to...
March 31, 2026
Federal journalism fund proving critical for regional news
Regional newspaper publishers say a federal funding program has become critical to maintaining local journalism, with new survey data suggesting many outlets would be...
March 16, 2026
Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism
THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...
March 7, 2026
Lasting change for women and girls
This year, a powerful new chapter is unfolding for women and girls in our region. Across Geelong, women are leading businesses, building careers and...
March 7, 2026
Championing confidence in business
ZANETTE Rosekelly (formerly Phillips) is a business educator, author and cash-flow specialist with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in business management and...
March 7, 2026
Women leading with purpose at APCO
LEADERSHIP at APCO is built on experience, integrity and a genuine commitment to people and community. This International Women's Day, APCO is proud to recognise...
February 9, 2026
Maternity services expand with two new specialists
PRIVATE maternity services in Bendigo have expanded this month, with two specialist obstetricians commencing practice at St John of God Bendigo Hospital. Dr Emily Kelly...
February 6, 2026
Girls power up Shield action rankings
GIRL power is to the fore as Athletics Bendigo Region approaches the finale to this season's Shield League field and action. The girls have shone...
February 5, 2026
Governments commit extra $160m to January bushfire recovery
AN additional $160 million has been committed to support communities recovering from the January bushfires, with the Federal and Victorian governments expanding clean-up, mental...
February 2, 2026
Public transport moves towards credit card tap-on
PREPARATIONS to introduce contactless payments on Victoria's public transport system will continue next month, as the State Government works towards rolling out the system...
February 1, 2026
Hume strives to show flex-ibility on world stage
A WORLD titles campaign is among this year's goals for Bendigo bodybuilding champion James Hume. A finalist in the 60th Bendigo Sports Star of the...
February 1, 2026
From the office of Roland Rocchiccioli
THERE are those seminal moments in life when one is forced to concede defeat and to live with the frustration. After five-years, I am...
January 28, 2026
$100 power bill bonus still up for grabs
Households still have time to claim $100 off their energy bill before applications for the state’s Power Saving Bonus close on March 31. More than...
January 28, 2026
Publicans mobilise statewide to back bushfire recovery
FROM free meals and emergency beds to collections tins on the bar, Victorian pubs have swung into action in the wake of recent bushfires,...
January 25, 2026
From the office of Roland Rocchiccioli
IT IS nigh-on 70-years since the first Russian sputnik streaked across space. Subsequently, science and technology have changed our lives in ways we never...
January 19, 2026
Contest builds for vacant Bendigo council seat
THE race to fill Bendigo’s vacant Lockwood ward council seat has gained another contender, with Ajay Mishra last week confirming his candidacy. Mr Mishra becomes...
January 11, 2026
Mild winds still a danger as Otway fire warnings ease
Warnings around the Otway fires were downgraded on Sunday as conditions eased, but fire authorities say even mild coastal winds remain capable of driving...
January 10, 2026
Major Otways fires keep communities on edge
Thick smoke rolled across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region this afternoon as multiple out-of-control bushfires continued to burn in the Otway Ranges. As...
January 10, 2026
State of disaster declared across Victoria as fires continue
A state of disaster has been declared across large parts of Victoria, including the Colac Otway and Golden Plains shires, as firefighters continue to...
January 9, 2026
Nightjar Festival confirmed for tonight
Torquay’s much-loved Nightjar Festival has been given the green light to proceed this evening, despite extreme fire danger conditions across much of the region. Festival...
December 5, 2025
Police ramp up roadside drug testing in statewide crackdown
VICTORIA Police will ramp up roadside testing across the state, with officers promising to carry out more drug tests than ever before. A $21 million...
January 20, 2025
Regional roads account for majority of fatalities in 2024
VICTORIA Police has committed to drive down road trauma through 2025, after provisional figures released this month revealed another devastating year on the state's...
January 14, 2025
Making waves for sick kids
SWIMMERS across the region are preparing to hit their local beaches and lap pools next month to raise funds for the 130,000 seriously ill...
January 8, 2025
Register your pool, save a life
RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...
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