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April 29, 2026

The trees shaping Geelong – and putting it on the world map

ALMOST 200,000 trees line Geelong's streets, parks and public spaces, a vast urban canopy that continues to expand each year. From the dense plantings in...

April 27, 2026

A community push for children lacking life’s essentials

A LOCAL charity that provides essential items for babies and children is counting down to its biggest fundraiser of the year. Our Village, formerly known...

April 26, 2026

Torquay intersection closure to disrupt buses, traffic

TORQUAY commuters and bus users face significant disruptions from Monday as the intersection of Fischer Street and Centreside Drive closes for roadworks. The closure will...

April 26, 2026

Doctors called on as mobile clinic targets Geelong’s homeless

A VOLUNTEER-RUN medical service for people experiencing homelessness is preparing to roll into Geelong, with a call out for local health professionals ahead of...

April 21, 2026

Helping hands wanted for arts trail weekend

ART lovers are being urged to step behind the scenes of one of the region's most popular cultural events, with volunteers sought for this...

April 20, 2026

Lorne revisits January evacuation to improve response

THE lessons of a summer emergency are being turned into a place for the future, with Lorne residents invited to help shape how the...

April 19, 2026

Geelong’s convention centre begins hunt for 100 hospitality and event staff

GEELONG'S new $450 million convention centre is looking for more than 100 people to staff the venue as it enters its final countdown to...

April 12, 2026

What’s hiding your street’s fire hydrant?

BLOCKED, buried and sometimes parked over, fire hydrants across the Surf Coast are being left inaccessible, prompting a warning from the shire and emergency...