July 14, 2026
Public gets last look at aqueduct
THE public will have a final opportunity to get up close to the historic Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct before demolition works begin. The guided tour forms...
July 12, 2026
Council signs external operator for new aquatic hub
BELGRAVIA Health and Leisure Group will operate the new Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre when it opens next year, after the Surf Coast...
July 10, 2026
Free V/Line travel after 24-hour rail shutdown: here’s when
Two days of free V/Line travel have been announced for regional passengers after this week's nationwide Telstra outage brought the state's regional rail network...
July 10, 2026
Writers workshops to inspire the next great story
LOCAL writers will have the chance to sharpen their craft and connect with readers when the Local Word Writers Festival returns to Geelong next...
July 10, 2026
Silver reward for remarkable resilience
AFTER 16 months of setbacks, rehabilitation and sheer determination, Endurance Martial Arts athlete Chloe Williams has proven that persistence can be just as rewarding...
July 10, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
STRONG scoring, a hole-in-one and several monthly medal winners headlined another busy week of golf across The Sands, Torquay and Anglesea. At The Sands, Darren...
July 10, 2026
Fishing clubs hook new funding opportunities
VICTORIAN angling clubs will have the opportunity to hook funding support to upgrade facilities, grow membership and expand community programs thanks to the third...
July 10, 2026
National brands back Geelong’s new running festival
THREE national companies have thrown their support behind Geelong's inaugural running festival, signing on as naming rights partners for the event's marquee races ahead...
July 8, 2026
V/Line shutdown extends into Thursday
Thousands of V/Line passengers face another day of disruption, with train services across the state's network cancelled through Thursday morning's peak. The extended shutdown follows...
July 6, 2026
Grants to help local ideas grow
COMMUNITY groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations across the Surf Coast can now apply for grants of up to $3,000 through Surf Coast Shire's Quick...
July 5, 2026
Food relief demand shapes $1m grant round
A Geelong food relief service that has seen demand rise by 50 per cent over the past two years is among 23 organisations to...
July 4, 2026
Green light for long-awaited veterans’ hub
CONSTRUCTION will begin this month on a long-awaited veterans' support hub in Belmont, more than a year after it was originally expected to open. The...
July 4, 2026
12 Beach View Crescent, Torquay
DISCOVER the allure of soaring ceilings, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bathing each space in natural light, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views that stretch to the...
July 4, 2026
116 Swanston Street, Geelong
PERFECTLY positioned in one of Geelong’s most convenient inner-city pockets, this beautifully presented residence delivers the ideal balance of character, space and low-maintenance living...
July 4, 2026
Thoughtful indoor-outdoor flow with parkside perks
METICULOUSLY crafted to enrich the coastal lifestyle of Torquay, this stunning single-level residence captures the spirit of contemporary parkside luxury. Designed for easy living without...
July 3, 2026
Torquay trio fight with heart
MATT WILLIAMS OWNER, Bones MMA Three Torquay athletes have flown the Australian flag with distinction at the WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival in Bangkok, navigating...
July 3, 2026
How to deal with fisheries and boating infringement notices
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) provide the following information on its website to provide assistance to people who have received an infringement notice from...
July 3, 2026
The tee up: this week in golf
Strong scoring in Stableford and par competitions, along with a successful women's Ambrose, highlighted another busy week of golf across The Sands, Torquay and...
July 2, 2026
GeelongPort charts course to net zero
NET zero operational emissions by 2030 is the headline commitment of a new sustainability strategy unveiled by GeelongPort. The port's inaugural sustainability strategy outlines how...
July 2, 2026
Readers embrace new literary festival
THE Surf Coast's newest festival has made a strong first impression, with hundreds of book lovers attending the inaugural Surf Coast Writers' Festival in...
July 2, 2026
GMHBA names new CEO
GEELONG-based health insurer GMHBA has appointed a successor to outgoing boss David Greig. Jarrod Coysh will join the not-for-profit insurer in the first quarter of...
June 21, 2026
Geelong’s newest landmark ready for its debut
Deputy prime minister Richard Males has declared Geelong’s long-awaited convention centre the “missing piece” in the city’s transformation into one of Australia’s great gathering...
June 18, 2026
Safety defect found in Torquay grandstand seats
A defect discovered in Wurdi Baieer Stadium's retractable seating has triggered replacement discussions with the supplier, although the grandstand remains safe to use. Independent testing...
June 18, 2026
Jobs spared as Deakin abandons contentious restructure proposal
Deakin University has abandoned controversial restructure plans that could have affected about 150 jobs, less than two weeks after the changes were proposed. Staff were...
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