February 18, 2026
Funding awaited for Surf Coast Highway safety upgrade
A SURF Coast Highway intersection flagged as dangerous by locals is line for safety improvements, but responsibility for major works sits with the state...
February 18, 2026
Colourful celebration returns to Elephant Walk
THE Festival of Colours will make a return to its Torquay home this month, moving back to the foreshore after last year's temporary shift...
February 17, 2026
ADHD care overhaul expands GP role
VICTORIANS seeking an ADHD diagnosis will soon be able to see their local GP rather than wait months for a specialist, under new state...
February 16, 2026
Funding available for youth-led events
COMMUNITY groups and schools can apply for funding to run youth-led events as part of this year's Victorian Youth Fest. A total of $220,000 will...
February 15, 2026
Geelong to host first regional arm of Melbourne
RUNWAY shows, fibre art exhibitions, millinery under the library dome and First Nations fashion installations will feature in a two-week celebration of style across...
February 14, 2026
In Cog
AUSTRALIAN progressive rock trio Cog will bring their latest tour to the Bellarine this autumn, with a Barwon Heads performance confirmed as part of...
February 13, 2026
Former Geelong councillor eyes Lara seat
A former Geelong councillor is returning to the campaign trail, fronting a Socialist Alliance bid to contest every lower-house seat across the region in...
February 13, 2026
Digital maps reveal fire impact hotspots
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has turned to detailed digital mapping to understand the environmental toll of recent bushfires across the region. With fires...
February 12, 2026
Borough confirms new CEO appointment
The Borough of Queenscliffe has appointed a new chief executive, following the early termination of former CEO Martin Gill’s contract late last year. Jane Grover,...
February 12, 2026
Park reopens after flood devastation
ONE of the Surf Coast's worst-hit accommodation sites has reopened to visitors, weeks after flash flooding tore through Lorne, sweeping vehicles into the ocean...
February 11, 2026
Employers urged to back mental health through walking
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to walk, run or roll as part of their daily routine on March 27, with Walk to Work Day returning...
February 11, 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 11, 2026
Fast-track funding opens for community events
COMMUNITY groups planning public events in 2026 are being encouraged to apply for a new round of quick response grants, with applications now open. The...
February 10, 2026
Heart disease affecting babies highlighted during national awareness week
EIGHT babies are born every day in Australia with childhood-onset heart disease, a confronting statistic being highlighted as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week begins...
February 10, 2026
Surf Coast residents asked to rate council performance
HOW Surf Coast Shire residents and ratepayers feel about council services, decision-making and value for money will again be put to the test, with...
February 9, 2026
Calling all local legends: annual awards program seeks nominations
THE Surf Coast Shire is calling on residents to help shine a light on the volunteers, leaders and change-makers who quietly make a big...
February 9, 2026
Setting sights on a home start line
WHEN Geelong's inaugural marathon was announced last year, Baden Selman signed up immediately, even though he was still wearing a moon boot. The Leopold-based carpenter,...
February 8, 2026
Geelong Regional Libraries confirms acting CEO appointment
GEELONG Regional Libraries has appointed a new acting chief executive, with seasoned leader David Semmens to step into the top job later this month. Semmens,...
February 7, 2026
Registrations open for milestone Surf Coast Arts Trail
REGISTRATIONS have opened for the 2026 Surf Coast Arts Trail, a milestone 15th edition of the event that has become one of the region's...
February 6, 2026
When volunteers face their own fire
As fires burned through Carlisle River last month, CFA volunteer Kirsten Dudink was responding on the ground while also navigating evacuations, family separation and...
February 6, 2026
Contractor named as demolition looms at Point Grey
A CONTRACTOR has been appointed to deliver the Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne, with the announcement coming just days before demolition is due to...
February 4, 2026
State backing boosts Geelong’s pride calendar
GEELONG'S LGBTIQA+ festival scene has gained fresh momentum this year, with state funding confirmed for three locally run pride events. The Geelong Pride Film Festival...
February 4, 2026
Specialist family violence court opens in Geelong
A SPECIALIST court dedicated to family violence matters has opened in Geelong, where thousands of intervention orders and related cases are heard each year. The...
February 3, 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...
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