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January 10, 2026
Election focus sharpens call on Avalon Airport
WITH the 2026 Victorian election looming, leaders from across Geelong and Wyndham have united to call for major state investment in Avalon Airport and...
January 9, 2026
Shelter now: Out-of-control grassfire moves towards Avalon College
Residents across Avalon, Corio and Lara have been urged to take shelter immediately as an out-of-control grassfire travelling towards Avalon College burns along Avalon...
January 9, 2026
Emergency crews battle Leopold house fire
About 10 emergency vehicles are responding to a significant structure fire at a residential property in Rebecca Drive in Leopold this afternoon, as extreme...
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...
January 8, 2026
Evacuations underway as fire danger reaches catastrophic level
Caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road are being evacuated as the region braces for a day of catastrophic fire danger, with authorities warning...
January 8, 2026
Lifeguards face abuse as pools fill
AGGRESSIVE behaviour towards lifeguards has prompted a renewed call for respect at Geelong's pools, as summer crowds surge across the city's leisure centres. The City...
January 8, 2026
Childcare activity test scrapped as new three-day guarantee starts
A FEDERAL election commitment to guarantee three days of subsidised childcare a week has taken effect, with changes introduced on Monday expanding access to...
January 7, 2026
Ferry terminal to host summer movie nights
A PAIR of outdoor movie nights will bring cinema to the Queenscliff waterfront this month, with film screenings locked in beside Port Phillip Bay...
January 6, 2026
Relief as missing Portarlington man found safe
Missing Portarlington man Alan has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. The 82-year-old was located on Tuesday morning after being spotted by air...
January 6, 2026
Rhythm shifts up for Nightjar Festival’s second night
The second night of Torquay’s Nightjar Festival will lean into the strength of its line-up, bringing together soul, indie songwriting, funk-disco and late-night dance...
January 6, 2026
Concerns held for missing Portarlington man
Police are urgently searching for an 82-year-old Portarlington man, with concerns growing for his welfare. Alan was last seen about 9am on January 5 on...
January 4, 2026
Salt and graphite: A practice shaped by the sea
Emily Wright's days are shaped by two constants: making art and getting into the ocean. The Torquay-based artist, whose practice is built around graphite pencil...
January 3, 2026
Underquoting crackdown puts reserves on display
The Victorian government will introduce new laws this year to tighten rules around underquoting, requiring real estate agents to publish reserve prices at least...
January 3, 2026
Vegetables as art in new photography exhibition
A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition featuring vegetables reimagined as playful characters will be on display in Queenscliff this month. Sydney-based artist Marie-Hélène Clauzon's photographs present everyday vegetables...
January 2, 2026
Youth myki unlocks free trips on trains, trams, buses
MORE than one million young Victorians can now travel for free on public transport, with the state's new youth myki officially active. The Victorian government...
January 2, 2026
Elle Woods steps into the spotlight
FOOTLIGHT Productions will return to the Geelong Arts Centre stage this month with the feel-good musical Legally Blonde, bringing the much-loved story of Elle...
January 2, 2026
The Tempest to debut at Leura Park Estate
Shakespeare will arrive at Leura Park Estate next summer, when Ozact Theatre Company performs The Tempest on February 13 and 14 in its first...
January 2, 2026
Bron Lewis brings Chaos to Geelong
Life with three kids, a new puppy and a career in stand-up might sound intense, but for comedian Bron Lewis, it's all just excellent...
January 2, 2026
A gentle guide to starting the year
WITH the rush of the festive season easing, the start of the year offers space to slow the pace and reflect on what's needed...
January 1, 2026
How the region’s leaders are approaching 2026
As 2026 gets underway, the Times News Group has turned to leaders across the region to find out what resolutions they are carrying into...
December 29, 2025
Geelong fireworks to ring in 2026
GEELONG will send off 2025 in colour and light, with fireworks locked in for New Year's Eve at the waterfront. Geelong mayor, Stretch Kontelj, said...
December 28, 2025
The Bellarine awaits
WINDING your way across the peninsula, you'll find coastal towns with their own rhythm, personality and postcard moment. Whether you're chasing salt air, good...
December 28, 2025
Escape to the Surf Coast
IT'S the season for salty hair, good food and coastal adventures. The Surf Coast delivers all three in style, with beaches, landmarks and local...
December 28, 2025
Geelong in full swing
THE pace slows but the city hums. Geelong in early summer is all about open-air gatherings, good food and art, and the kind of...
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