April 27, 2026
How to claim 20pc off your vehicle registration
VICTORIAN drivers will get 20 per cent off their vehicle registration under a new one-off cost-of-living rebate. The measure comes as fuel prices continue to...
April 2, 2026
Don’t be alarmed by low-flying choppers
Don’t be surprised if you hear the steady thrum of helicopters overhead in the coming weeks. Aircraft will be scanning powerlines across the Surf Coast,...
March 31, 2026
Federal journalism fund proving critical for regional news
Regional newspaper publishers say a federal funding program has become critical to maintaining local journalism, with new survey data suggesting many outlets would be...
March 16, 2026
Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism
THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...
March 7, 2026
Lasting change for women and girls
This year, a powerful new chapter is unfolding for women and girls in our region. Across Geelong, women are leading businesses, building careers and...
March 7, 2026
Championing confidence in business
ZANETTE Rosekelly (formerly Phillips) is a business educator, author and cash-flow specialist with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in business management and...
March 7, 2026
Neon evolution: why high performance environments are reshaping the commercial landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise. They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" –...
March 7, 2026
Women leading with purpose at APCO
LEADERSHIP at APCO is built on experience, integrity and a genuine commitment to people and community. This International Women's Day, APCO is proud to recognise...
February 5, 2026
Governments commit extra $160m to January bushfire recovery
AN additional $160 million has been committed to support communities recovering from the January bushfires, with the Federal and Victorian governments expanding clean-up, mental...
February 2, 2026
Public transport moves towards credit card tap-on
PREPARATIONS to introduce contactless payments on Victoria's public transport system will continue next month, as the State Government works towards rolling out the system...
January 31, 2026
Swans set sail towards first BFLW senior season
FOR newly appointed Ballarat senior women’s coach Dean Pidgeon, 25 prospective players on the track at Alfredton Recreation Reserve on the opening night of...
January 28, 2026
$100 power bill bonus still up for grabs
Households still have time to claim $100 off their energy bill before applications for the state’s Power Saving Bonus close on March 31. More than...
January 25, 2026
Otways fire grows as conditions shift
The Carlisle River bushfire has grown by about 3,000 hectares after breaking containment lines overnight, with the fire, which is still not under control,...
January 25, 2026
From the office of Roland Rocchiccioli
IT IS nigh-on 70-years since the first Russian sputnik streaked across space. Subsequently, science and technology have changed our lives in ways we never...
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 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 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
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 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...
December 5, 2025
Police ramp up roadside drug testing in statewide crackdown
VICTORIA Police will ramp up roadside testing across the state, with officers promising to carry out more drug tests than ever before. A $21 million...
June 25, 2025
Rotary rallies for drought-stricken south-west
ROTARY Clubs across Victoria's south west are uniting to raise funds for drought affected communities, as limited water supplies and a lack of livestock...
June 23, 2025
Electric Homes Program charges ahead in third year
AN award-winning program helping local residents switch off gas and make the transition to efficient electric appliances is powering up for a third year. Geelong...
June 4, 2025
G21 to restructure, ceases staff operations
THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance has announced a significant change to its operating model, as budget constraints hits its local government partners. In a letter...
January 8, 2025
Register your pool, save a life
RESIDENTS with newly installed swimming pools and spas are being reminded of their legal obligation to ensure those structures are child safe. Since 2000, 27...
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