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Five things to do at the Ballarat Heritage Festival

EVERY year Ballarat comes alive for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. A celebration of the city's history, community and architecture, the 21-24 May festival is renowned...

Armstrong Creek locals urged to book skin checks as the season shifts

LIVING close to the Surf Coast has its perks, but it also means a lot of time outdoors. For many Australians, that comes with...

TLC Medical Centres welcomes Dr Akin Magbagbeola

LIVING in the Geelong and Surf Coast region offers an enviable lifestyle, but maintaining health in such an active environment requires a proactive approach. As...

Two injured in alleged deliberate hit-and-run

A suspected deliberate hit-and-run has left two pedestrians injured in central Geelong. Detectives from the Geelong Crime Investigation Unit allege a green Audi drove into...

Man charged after pedestrians struck in Geelong

A Thomson man has been charged after two pedestrians were allegedly struck by a car in Geelong on Sunday morning. Victoria Police said detectives from...

Trusted electricians supporting homes and businesses across Geelong

Surfcoast Electrics has built a reputation for reliable electrical work across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast over nearly three decades. Based in...

Big hits and big wins for Surf Coast fighters

MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA Surf Coast fighters have delivered a strong showing on the national stage, with local athletes standing out at the largest Muay...

Slower quarter signals shift in 3228 market conditions

OLIVIA SWANN Senior sales consultant, Natural Real Estate The first quarter of 2026 has seen the 3228 property market transition into a more measured and cautious environment,...

Elevated living, designed in Belmont

LIVINGETC believes great design should feel as good as it looks. Its approach centres on creating spaces that are both elevated and effortlessly liveable.   Through...

A smarter approach to space

MESH Design Studio believes good design isn't about adding more. It's about making space work better. Founded on the Bellarine Peninsula, MESH is an interior...

Stop visiting, start living

THERE'S a reason people who visit Portarlington start wondering how to stay. The light feels brighter here. The pace feels more relaxing. And life,...

Is the flu vaccine the same every year?

THE flu, otherwise known as influenza, is not just a "bad cold". It is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications,...

Top cruise agent Stuart Coffield hosts travel showcase

ONE of Australia's top luxury cruise specialists is opening the door for Geelong travellers, with Belmont agent Stuart Coffield hosting a special information evening...

Surf Coast Trek: more than just a walk

THE 2026 Surf Coast Trek, a 37km walk from Aireys Inlet or 23km from Anglesea to Torquay, raises funds that make a difference locally...

Win a $1,400 dream day at Waurn Ponds

THIS Mother's Day, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is celebrating the many ways the community shows appreciation for the women in their lives. Whether it is...

Celebrating excellence: The Gordon honours outstanding students

THE Gordon's talented and inspiring students, apprentices and trainees were celebrated at the 2026 Gordon Excellence Awards last week. Held at Geelong Arts Centre, the...

The legacy of service lives on this Anzac Day

NEXT Saturday will commemorate 111 years since the landing of Anzac troops at Gallipoli, marking a valuable time to pause and reflect on Anzac...

MGH – Special Edition

GLT digital edition, April 17

Young founder bridging digital gap

AT an age when most teenagers are still figuring out their first job, Ocean Grove's Toby is already running a growing business, built from...

Post-siren punch mars Anglesea-Newcomb reserves match

Tensions boiled over at Ellimatta Reserve on Saturday following a heated reserves clash between Anglesea and Newcomb. Moments after the final siren, Newcomb’s Jim Hall...

Design-Led Building Across Geelong

Across Geelong, from Newtown and Highton to Belmont and surrounding suburbs, the way homes are designed is evolving, with a stronger focus on functionality,...

New home, bigger game for Drummond

GEELONG'S largest golf retailer is now even bigger than ever before. Drummond Golf Geelong has relocated from Moorabool Street to 8-12 Pakington Street, Geelong West. The...

Helping the next generation take wing

AS Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) becomes part of everyday life, communities across Victoria's west are discovering that a 10-cent refund can go...