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Falcons talent flies high in Vic Country squad

Eight Geelong Falcons players have earned selection for Victoria Country’s opening game of the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Boys.

Machete sale ban to ‘choke the supply’ of deadly weapon

A wild brawl between machete-wielding gang members at a shopping centre has been the catalyst for an almost immediate Australian-first interim ban on the...

Cr Sharkey elected mayor at special meeting

COUNCILLOR Owen Sharkey was elected mayor of the Golden Plains Shire at a special meeting on Tuesday 20 May at 8.30am. Immediate past mayor Cr...

Geelong’s run home confirmed in blockbuster fixture release

The AFL has released dates and times for Rounds 16 to 23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, with Geelong...

AFL mourns legend Robert Walls after passing

The AFL community is mourning the loss of Robert Walls, who passed away aged 74 after a long battle with cancer. A giant of...

AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle

Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's...

Gryan Miers signs long-term deal with Cats

GEELONG Cats forward Gryan Miers has committed to the AFL club until at least the end of 2028, signing a two-year...

History on the line as Western United hosts first home final

Western United will create another milestone on Friday 9 May, hosting its first-ever Isuzu UTE A-League Men Elimination Final at Ironbark...

Cr Cunningham resigns from Golden Plains council

COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has resigned from Golden Plains Shire council effective immediately. Cr Cunningham was first elected in 2020 and was mayor for two terms...

Building a new home? Here’s how to make it simpler

For many Australians, building a home feels like a natural next step. It gives you more control over how you want to...

Hawkins goes pick one to Central Highlands club in Carlton Draft

Beaufort Football Netball Club has secured a once-in-a-generation opportunity after selecting AFL great Tom Hawkins with the number one pick in...

Victorian housing market steady ahead of election

With the federal election taking place this Saturday, the Victorian housing market continues to show resilience despite national debate around affordability and housing supply....

Regional Australia Future Fund proposed

LEADER of The Nationals David Littleproud has committed to creating a Regional Australia Future Fund, which would deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in...

Mayor speaks out over controversial coverage of holiday

GOLDEN Plains Shire mayor Cr Sarah Hayden has made a statement, following the release of an article in the Geelong Advertiser on 12 April...

How Long Do Trampolines Last?

When you’re spending hard-earned money on a trampoline, it’s completely normal to wonder how long it's going to last you. You don’t...

All regional Victoria footy and netball games this Easter

Ballarat Football Netball League

Geelong and Surf Coast targeted in Easter road blitz

Police will target impaired drivers in a major crackdown over the Easter and Anzac Day period, with a new statewide operation set to begin...

Local pair win Rip Curl Pro Trials

THE ultimate dream has come true for a Jan Juc pair who will surf against the world’s best at this year’s 2025 Rip Curl...

Smith facing AFL sanction after flipping off fan

Geelong's Bailey Smith is likely to face a fine for misconduct over his double-fingered salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener. Geelong...

The Whitlams join Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Hamer Hall show

Beloved Aussie band The Whitlams will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a one-night-only symphonic performance at Hamer...

What Local Search Means for Regional Business Owners in 2025

• Local search in 2025 is driven by mobile, voice, and “near me” behaviour, and regional businesses need to...

WATCH: Propped at the bar – inside Newtown’s new Woolstore with Cam Hamilton

Gareth Kent from Preston Rowe Paterson and Michael De Stefano from Gartland sit down with Cameron Hamilton from the Hamilton Group in the latest...

Going electric on the Surf Coast

THE Surf Coast community has the opportunity to explore smarter, healthier and more affordable ways to get around at the inaugural EV and e-Bike...

No back-to-back mortgage relief as RBA holds rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold, denying borrowers back-to-back mortgage relief. As widely expected by economists, the RBA's new monetary...