January 5, 2026
Shire councillors appointed to committees, organisations
THE Surf Coast Shire has announced the councillors who will represent the community’s needs on various committees and organisations this year. Councillors decided the 2026...
January 5, 2026
Service brings emergency care to the home, virtually
When every minute counts, getting the right care fast can make all the difference. Ambulance Victoria is highlighting how services such as the Victorian...
January 4, 2026
10-year plan for Surf Coast’s social infrastructure adopted
AN EXPANDED Torquay Library and completion of Winchelsea’s Barwon River Loop Walk are among dozens of projects in the Surf Coast Shire earmarked...
January 3, 2026
Deakin study suggests measures to improve nightclub safety
RESEARCHERS from Deakin University have called for tighter liquor licencing regulations after a study revealed incidents of harmful sexual behaviour inside Geelong’s nightlife venues.
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AFL Barwon makes historic CEO appointment
AFL Barwon has announced it has appointed Kate Patterson as its inaugural chief executive officer. Patterson, who will start in the role on February 2,...
December 21, 2025
Teen suntans could pose cancer risk
New research from The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has revealed half (49 per cent) of teenagers would prefer to look suntanned, with a quarter...
December 17, 2025
New development announced for Corio
Developer Cedar Woods Properties has announced a new 400-home project in Corio, with the first land release expected to take place in February 2026. Situated...
December 15, 2025
GeelongPort achieves perfect sustainability score
GEELONGPORT has retained its position as one of the world’s most sustainable ports. According to its 2025 Sustainability Report, released today (Monday, December 15), the...
December 4, 2025
Cliff Safety Month returns amid coastal collapses
DECEMBER marks the return of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s (GORCAPA) Cliff Safety Month, which the organisation promotes annually as a...
December 1, 2025
ADF career centre to visit Geelong this week
THE Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for new recuits locally, with its Mobile ADF Careers Centre) visiting Geelong for the...
November 27, 2025
Barnesy takes Geelong back to 1985
JIMMY Barnes and some of his contemporaries took Geelong back to 1985 in an excellent concert stacked with talent on Saturday. Barnes chose Mt Duneed...
November 27, 2025
Tour De Cure rolls through the region
A GROUP of intrepid cyclists had an early start from Torquay this week as they pedalled to raise funds for cancer research. The fifth annual...
November 27, 2025
AFLW star Darby lands major community honour
GEELONG Cats player Kate Darby has a fitting farewell to the game, awarded the AFLW Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award at the 2025...
November 27, 2025
Stunning Surf Coast photos win annual calendar
NATURAL Real Estate has revealed the winners of this year’s edition of its annual calendar photo competition. Noted surf photographer Ed Sloane had the...
November 20, 2025
Greens name local environmentalist Jesse Holden to contest Polwarth
THE Greens have announced their candidate to contest the seat of Polwarth at next year’s state election. With a background in environmental education, climate and...
November 19, 2025
Research tracks game ducks
THE Game Management Authority (GMA) and Deakin University are conducting new research to better understand the movements, survival and behaviour of Victoria's most important...
November 18, 2025
Victorian Liberals elect first female leader
THE Victorian Liberals have appointed their first female leader as the beleaguered party eyes the next state election. Less than a year after Brad Battin...
November 13, 2025
CfG appoints new chair, deputy chair
THE Committee for Geelong has announced the appointment of Rebecca Bartel as chair and Brett Winter as deputy chair, following the organisation’s 25th annual...
November 13, 2025
How a ballet dancer became a Young Australian of the Year finalist
GNARWARRE scientist and disability advocate Tim Harte was among only four finalists for Young Australian of the Year in the 2026 edition of the...
November 12, 2025
NDIS access collapse for psychosocial disability sparks concern
A DRAMATIC decline in access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with mental health-related disabilities is putting vulnerable Australians at risk...
November 11, 2025
Borough council agrees on CEO’s early departure
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will need to find a new chief executive officer, with incumbent Martin Gill to leave the role in less than...
November 10, 2025
Industry bodies welcome Victorian planning reforms
BUILDING industry bodies have described Victoria's new planning laws as a "step in the right direction", but has expressed concerns about the details of...
November 9, 2025
Point Grey plans ignore town’s heritage, residents say
MEMBERS of the Lorne community gathered earlier today (Sunday, November 9) to express their concerns about the proposals put forward for the redevelopment of...
November 7, 2025
Medimime plays it cool with The Snow Queen
MEDIMIME Productions is back on stage in its 51st year, and aims to add to its fundraising total for Barwon Health with a...
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