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March 9, 2026
Entry fees coming to Twelve Apostles
A major change is coming to the Twelve Apostles, with entry fees to be imposed for the first time.
Visitors to the new
March 6, 2026
Have your say on Geelong bus future
A review into Geelong's bus services has officially begun, and the community is being invited to share their thoughts at one of the pop-up...
March 6, 2026
Let’s get moving
NEARLY six months after their completion, several newly-built bus stops on Ghazeepore Road remain out of use, leaving Waurn Ponds residents understandably perplexed. We built...
March 5, 2026
Massive crowd celebrates diversity at Pako Festa
Organisers of Pako Festa have hailed this year's edition as one of the best yet, as at least 100,000 people joined in the...
March 5, 2026
First Huntsman howitzers roll out in Geelong
The big guns are now rolling out in Geelong, with the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Avalon completing its first Huntsman...
March 2, 2026
Firefighters make safe chemical incident
Firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) have "safely resolved" a hazardous chemical fire in North Geelong that started earlier today (Monday, March 2).
FRV
March 2, 2026
Warning issued for hazardous chemical fire in North Geelong
Firefighters are still trying to bring a hazardous chemical fire inside a factory in North Geelong under control, with the two substances involved yet...
March 2, 2026
Read the Play inks partnership with Morris
READ the Play (RTP) has announced a new partnership with Geelong-based business Morris Finance. Through this partnership, Morris will support the continued delivery of RTP's...
February 26, 2026
Major milestone reached at Twelve Apostles centre
The Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre has hit a major construction milestone, with its rammed-earth façade now complete. The facade rounds out the main structure...
February 24, 2026
Henderson keeps fighting against fort sale
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson is continuing to protest against the Albanese government's plan to sell off Fort Queenscliff, describing it as "a national...
February 22, 2026
Cougars players earmarked by Vixens Academy
Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens have revealed this year's Vixens Academy squad ahead of the Super Netball Reserves competition, including three players from...
February 21, 2026
HIA says federal budget should reset housing policy
THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) is urging the federal government to use the coming 2026-27 budget as a reset on housing policy, warning Australia's...
February 20, 2026
Ben Folds announces extra Geelong date
American musician Ben Folds is coming to Geelong later this year, announcing today (Friday, February 20) he was adding extra dates to his...
February 17, 2026
Local Liberals rewarded in Taylor’s first shadow cabinet
LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have received promotions in new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's first shadow cabinet, announced today (Tuesday, February 17). Victorian...
February 17, 2026
Free Lisa Mitchell gig to celebrate Beav’s Bar win
GEELONG'S Beav's Bar has been named the national winner of the inaugural OneMusic live music competition, a nationwide initiative to champion live music venues...
February 16, 2026
Local military sites to be sold
THERE has been a mixed reaction to the Albanese Labor Government's proposal to sell off military assets across the nation, with one user group...
February 15, 2026
Anthony powers to historic third Aussie Olympic gold
SKI superstar Jakara Anthony was back smiling after making Olympic history as the first Australian athlete ever to collect two Winter Olympics gold...
February 13, 2026
Torquay Taphouse to host Jakara watch party
THE community is invited to cheer on local Winter Olympics favourite Jakara Anthony an event in Torquay tomorrow (Saturday, February 14). XTM, one of Anthony's...
February 5, 2026
Jakara Anthony makes history as flag bearer for Aussies
Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says she's "over the moon" to share Australia's flag bearer duties with fellow moguls star Matt...
February 4, 2026
Data shows regional Victorians hardest hit by melanomas
PEOPLE living in regional Victoria are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from melanoma than people living in our state’s major cities,...
January 31, 2026
Cycling legend helps turn Geelong roads yellow
AUSTRALIAN cycling legend Cadel Evans led out just under 3,000 cyclists on the TAC People's Ride from the Geelong Waterfront earlier today (Saturday, January...
January 30, 2026
Surf Coast welcomes elite women cyclists at Welcome Wave
THE sound of cowbells again greeted the world's best female cyclists to the Surf Coast yesterday (Thursday, January 29) at this year's edition of...
January 29, 2026
Welsford, Fidanza triumph at Cadel’s Criteriums
AUSTRALIAN Sam Welsford and Italian Martina Fidanza sprinted to victories in the first edition of the Cadel’s Criteriums at Geelong's Eastern Gardens earlier...
January 29, 2026
Labor reveals new South Barwon candidate
LABOR has officially moved on from former South Barwon representative Darren Cheeseman, with Premier Jacinta Allan endorsing the seat's new candidate on social media...
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