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Two teens charged over Corio fire

Two teenagers have been charged following a house fire in Corio late Tuesday night.

Emergency services were called to Bacchus Marsh...

Heeney: Swans spark back after “embarrassing” Grand Final

ARE the Sydney Swans in position to compete once again in 2026? While many credit the acquisition of Charlie Curnow as the major needle mover...

Homicide Squad investigates Geelong death

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Geelong overnight.

Emergency services were called to...

Teachers push four day week and work from home rights

Victorian public school teachers are preparing for a 24 hour statewide stopwork on 24 March 2026, with calls for four day working...

Fighting for the right to play

When the women of Kyneton’s football community walked away from their club at the end of 2024, it was not because they had fallen...

Victoria stands firm on Anzac Day

With Anzac Day set to fall on a weekend in both 2026 and 2027, Victoria will maintain its current public holiday arrangements,...

BFNL players dominate GWV Rebels squad

TWENTY-FIVE Ballarat league footballers have been picked in the Greater Western Victoria Rebels under-18 squad for 2026. They comprise exactly half of the 50-player squad...

49ers confirmed for MCG NFL game

Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s sporting capital has reached a new milestone, with the San Francisco 49ers confirmed to play in the nation’s...

Your wishes matter – plan now 

AS we move through later life, many of us reflect on the care we've given to family, work and community. Yet end-of-life planning is...

Trusted care with BCH: navigating the shift to Support at Home

FROM 1 November, with the introduction of the new Aged Care Act, the way older Australians access support in the home will change. The national...

Celebrating seniors through happier ageing

AT the heart of aged care lies a simple but powerful truth: seniors deserve to live with dignity, purpose and genuine human connection. Few people...

Start the year with confidence and comfort

A new year is a natural time to reflect and think about what will help us live well in the months ahead. For many...

A local haven for makers

ARE you a knitter, weaver, sewer or hooker and need supplies to feed your creative habit, or just some inspiration for what to make...

Where tradition meets talent : Lost Trades Fair returns

THE Lost Trades Fair will move back to the region where it all started in 2014, relocating back to the Macedon Ranges. The event will...

Helping first home buyers get ahead : Get $500 a week while you build with Simonds

BUYING your first home is an exciting milestone, and Simonds Homes is making the journey even more rewarding with a new offer designed to...

Lyster Opera brings Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice to Creswick

LYSTER Opera is delighted to present Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice at Creswick Town Hall on Saturday 14 March at 2.00pm, as part...

Why Lara won’t field senior men in 2026

Lara Football Netball Club has confirmed its senior and reserves men’s football teams will enter recess for the 2026 season, following ongoing...

Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffitist to face trial

An accused graffiti vandal who allegedly scaled historical landmarks to tag "Pam the Bird" will fight more than 200 charges at trial. The alleged graffiti...

Discovering real nutrition: the NutriMeter revolution in fresh produce

IN TODAY'S fast-paced food world, where supermarket shelves brim with shiny fruits and vegetables, it's easy to be fooled. Many items look perfect and taste...

Man charged over Eastern Beach death

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman at Eastern Beach.

Homicide Squad detectives confirmed the...

Arrest made after body discovered in Geelong

A woman’s body was discovered near the Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong this morning, triggering a homicide investigation. Emergency services were called to the popular...

Why local travellers are flocking to this expo

Geelong travellers dreaming of their next big adventure are invited to step into a world of inspiration this weekend as Geelong Travel hosts its...

Victorians urged to act in fire zones

Authorities have urged residents in the Otways to leave now as the Carlisle River fire continues to grow rapidly under extreme weather...

New local footy rules for 2026 season

AFL Barwon will implement four on-field rule changes for the 2026 season, aligning with updates recently announced by the AFL.

The...