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January 20, 2026
Two killed in Cressy train collision
Two people have died after a car and freight train collided at a railway crossing in Cressy on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to Reddies...
January 20, 2026
Roadworks scheduled at Mt Pleasant Road intersection
ROADWORKS will begin this month at a busy Highton roundabout, with changes planned to improve pedestrian safety and manage traffic speeds through the intersection. The...
January 19, 2026
Still tired? Why rest needs to be on the schedule in 2026
THE holidays are over, the calendar has turned, and yet the exhaustion hasn't lifted. In their latest episode of Women Out Loud, hosts Dr...
January 19, 2026
Budget bid highlights strain on Geelong services
THE City of Greater Geelong has urged the Victorian government to prioritise major regional infrastructure and community investment in the 2026-27 state budget, warning...
January 18, 2026
Jon Campbell brings language-driven works to Geelong Gallery
A MAJOR exhibition by celebrated Australian artist Jon Campbell will be presented at Geelong Gallery next month. Titled yEAH / dUNNO, the exhibition brings together...
January 17, 2026
Flash flood aftermath prompts warning system scrutiny
Communities along the Surf Coast have begun the long task of recovery after destructive flash flooding tore through river catchments and caravan parks on...
January 17, 2026
From fire to flood: Surf Coast hit by back-to-back emergencies
The Surf Coast has shifted from bushfire threat to flood recovery in the space of days, after destructive flash flooding tore through coastal catchments...
January 16, 2026
Town pulls together after flash flooding
An emergency relief centre was activated in Lorne on Thursday night after intense rainfall triggered evacuations and cut key road links along the Great...
January 16, 2026
Fire risk easing in Otways as crews gain ground
FIREFIGHTERS have slowed the spread of bushfires across the Otway Ranges, after days of intense fire activity placed Surf Coast communities on edge. The blazes...
January 15, 2026
Flash flooding triggers emergency support in Lorne
An emergency relief centre has been opened in Lorne to support residents and visitors forced to evacuate due to severe flash flooding across parts...
January 15, 2026
Three injured in Torquay crash
Three people, including two children, were injured in a crash at a busy Torquay intersection on Thursday that prompted a large emergency response. The collision...
January 15, 2026
Otways brace for flash flooding
A dangerous thunderstorm is moving across the Otway Ranges, with authorities warning of intense rainfall and the risk of life-threatening flash flooding this afternoon. A...
January 13, 2026
New leadership named as G21 relaunches in slimmed-down form
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance has appointed new leadership as it relaunches under a restructured operating model following its mid-2025 reset. Colac Otway Shire mayor,...
January 13, 2026
Woman dies following Grovedale crash
A 92-year-old woman has died following a crash in Grovedale on Monday. Emergency services were called to Heyers Road at about 12.30pm after reports a...
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 11, 2026
Daily yoghurt intake linked to brain changes in new study
EATING probiotic yoghurt every day may influence brain activity linked to mood and memory, according to new research from Deakin University's Food and Mood...
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
Authorities warn of worsening conditions in Otways
The Otways and Surf Coast remain under serious bushfire threat today, with CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan warning powerful winds and multiple lightning-sparked fires...
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 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...
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