November 8, 2025
Government push to lift bulk billing rates nationwide
THE federal government has launched an $8.5 billion package to strengthen Medicare, expand bulk billing and improve access to local doctors in what has...
November 8, 2025
Multiplicity’s beach house redefines the modern shack
AT a five-way intersection in Aireys Inlet, She Sells Seashells meets the street with warmth and humility. It is a house conceived as a...
November 8, 2025
Family living meets hobby farm with sweeping views
FRAMED by sweeping views across Spring Creek Valley to the Cape Schanck coastline, this unique coastal acreage offers an idyllic blend of space, serenity...
November 8, 2025
Beachside bliss: 6/3 The Esplanade, Torquay
PERFECTLY positioned at the Point Danger end of The Esplanade, this immaculate three-bedroom ground-floor unit is just steps from Cosy Corner and Torquay Back...
November 7, 2025
Frocks fly at Fishermans Beach
LOCALS donned their best frocks and activewear at Fishermans Beach on the weekend for the inaugural Frocktober Fun Run, hosted by Torquay resident...
November 7, 2025
The many voices of Casey Donovan
FROM Australian Idol to Australia's most celebrated stages, Casey Donovan has built a career defined by authenticity, powerhouse vocals and a fearless embrace of...
November 7, 2025
Vessel of change sails into Portarlington
A vessel built entirely from marine waste sailed into Portarlington this week, carrying with it a message of renewal and resilience. The craft, named Heart,...
November 5, 2025
Partnership to secure future of palliative care in Geelong
ANAM Cara House Geelong will enter a new era, with a new partnership ensuring its compassionate legacy continues to serve the region for generations...
November 5, 2025
Greens candidate claims council seat
AFTER several setbacks, Phoebe Crockett has today been selected to fill the vacant Torquay ward position on the Surf Coast Shire council. An Anglesea resident...
November 5, 2025
Geelong joins upgraded thunderstorm asthma warning network
A new automated pollen counter in Geelong is expected to improve Victoria's thunderstorm asthma forecasting system, providing faster and more accurate warnings. The device is...
November 5, 2025
Hot summer ahead: EPA urges swimmers to check water quality before diving in
WITH a hot and potentially wet summer forecast for Victoria, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine residents to...
November 4, 2025
Rebate rise to ease cost of birth control
WOMEN across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast will benefit from cheaper contraception and improved access to care under the next stage of the...
November 2, 2025
Surf Coast gets into the spirit with new trees, surfy Santa
THE Surf Coast Shire is gearing up for its most festive season yet, with five new Christmas trees, surfy Santa visits, carols and colourful...
November 2, 2025
Roku Den still rolls its own way a decade on
It was a "false sense of confidence" that first gave life to Roku Den in 2015. When Anthony Gist signed the lease on its Bell...
October 30, 2025
Torquay ward seat still empty as countback restarts
THERE will be an empty seat on the Surf Coast Shire council for at least another week, after provisionally elected candidate Eric Menogue failed...
October 28, 2025
Back-to-basics candidate named in Surf Coast countback
A new councillor was provisionally appointed to the Surf Coast Shire council today, following a Victorian Electoral Commission countback to fill the vacancy left...
October 27, 2025
Counsellor who lifts others up finds her own moment to shine
WHEN disability advocate and past Geelong Business Excellence Award winner Justine Martin challenged Suzanne Sprague to enter her business in this year's awards, she...
October 27, 2025
Record flu season spurs vaccination plea
GPs are sounding the alarm on Australia's influenza vaccination rates, following a record flu season in which more than 410,000 lab-confirmed cases have been...
October 26, 2025
The fire still burns for Jenny Lyons
JENNY LYONS only wants to compete against the best. An elite athlete from a young age, the skier and three-time Winter Olympian believes the thrill...
October 25, 2025
All systems go for major sports projects
WITH shovels now in the ground at Waurn Ponds, the full suite of sporting facilities promised to the region after the cancellation of the...
October 24, 2025
Frocking up for a cause close to home
TORQUAY resident Peter Muldoon lost his mother to ovarian cancer less than 18 months ago. She had been his rock — a fiercely independent woman...
October 23, 2025
Lions extend thanks after Geelong Show scare
The Lions Club of Geelong has thanked emergency crews, first aid teams and members of the public for their swift response to a fire...
October 23, 2025
Health alert issued after Geelong measles case
Health authorities are urging Geelong residents to get vaccinated, after a new measles case was confirmed in the region. The infection was detected in an...
October 22, 2025
Local pet store soars above the rest
NORLANE'S Victorian Bird Company is one of the last independent pet stores operating in the region. Specialising in birds and reptiles, the business offers expert...
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