Independent joins Western Victoria election race
The upper house seat of Western Victoria Region has its first independent candidate in November's state election, with Aleta Moriarty declaring she will run. The...
PM stands firm on housing tax reforms
Labor says it remains committed to its major reforms of housing taxation despite calls for certain measures to be sped up, slowed...
Back to Back scores residency at major Parisian festival
GEELONG'S Back to Back Theatre will be moving to Paris for eight weeks later this year to be one of the major performers at...
Armstrong Creek relies on temporary fire base as station delay continues
A fire truck parked behind temporary fencing is serving one of Victoria's fastest-growing communities while the Armstrong Creek fire station promised in 2018 remains...
Point Grey pier reopens as works continue
The pier has reopened at Point Grey in Lorne but visitors are being asked to be mindful of the ongoing construction works across the...
Residents push back on medical centre site
Winchelsea residents living near a proposed medical centre say the project is ill-suited for the neighbourhood and should be built elsewhere. Planning documents have been...
These Bellarine towns need your vote now
Ocean Grove and Portarlington are both in the running to win prestigious state awards but they need your help to get over the line. Voting...
DjilangPort naming extended to recognise First Nations
GeelongPort has again temporarily taken on a new name in recognition of First Nations people. Djilang is the traditional Wadawurrung name for Geelong and,...
Rip Curl parent company begins major review
The parent company of Rip Curl will carry out a sweeping review of all of the group's businesses to "improve returns for shareholders". KMD...
Millions sit down for a simultaneous story
Children, parents, teachers and carers across the Geelong region were among the millions who sat down for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) earlier today. Geelong...
Third contender joins South Barwon election battle
The fight for the seat of South Barwon is now officially a three-way contest, with the Greens this month selecting Izzy Scherrer to stand...
AFL legend Neale Daniher dies after MND battle
Long-time motor neurone disease (MND) advocate and former VFL/AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. Daniher was diagnosed with MND, which remains...
Torquay aquatic centre on track for early 2027 opening
TORQUAY will finally have a pool in a matter of months, with the aquatic centre in Torquay North on track to open early next...
Gallery calls for help to realise exhibition
ARTS lovers are being asked to help bring a major summer exhibition to life, with a $50,000 fundraising push now under way ahead of...
Runner takes on seven marathons in seven days
All this week, Sari-Elle Kraemer will either be running a marathon or preparing to run the next one. The Sydney resident and Coogee Lions Club...
Coalition plan ties migration to housing builds
Australia's immigration levels would be explicitly tied to the number of houses built if the Liberals and Nationals held power, one of seven major...
Coalition target debt, tax in state budget reply
The Liberals and Nationals have outlined their pitch to Victorians ahead of the state election, with opposition leader Jess Wilson saying "respect for...
Labor spruiks budget’s tax cuts, defends negative gearing change
The Albanese government is touting its 2026–27 budget as ambitious in the face of adversity, with the financial blueprint rolling out more help with...
City largely misses out on priorities in state budget
The City of Greater Geelong has received some of the spending it has been asking for in the Victorian budget but only one of...
Offshore gas project near Twelve Apostles gets green light
The state and federal governments have approved a new offshore gas project near the Twelve Apostles, a move Labor insists does not undermine Victoria’s...
2026–27 state budget: what’s in it for you?
Labor is touting the education, crime and cost of living measures in its 2026-27 state budget, but there only a handful of big-ticket items...
Fire, ambulance stations in Armstrong Creek delayed again
The state Labor government and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) both cite utilities issues as responsible for the delays to the long-awaited Armstrong Creek fire...
Millions committed to Geelong children’s emergency care
Geelong's young people in need of urgent care have been given a boost in Labor's 2026–27 state budget, with $20.3 million to go towards...
Divestment plan promises to protect fort’s heritage values
The federal government has pledged to protect the historical values of Fort Queenscliff when it it is divested but the site no longer has...