April 4, 2026
Waves not war: protestors arrive at Bells Beach
Protesters have been spotted on the hills at Bells Beach on the second day of the Rip Curl Pro. A small number of protesters from...
April 3, 2026
Junior commitment bolsters inaugural women’s side
FOR more than five years, Bell Park has invested in its junior girls football program. Now the club has launched its first women's side. Stepping...
April 2, 2026
Teachers still without a deal, escalation on the table
A WEEK since more than 30,000 public teachers marched off the job in Victoria, a collective bargaining agreement is still yet to be finalised. Australian...
April 1, 2026
Locals asked to not panic buy fuel
WITH rising concerns about fuel availability, a local supplier has urged people to think before they panic buy. Mortimer Petroleum owner David Mortimer said rising...
April 1, 2026
Shire apologises, confirms intersection works on horizon
AFTER facing another delay, works to install traffic lights at a busy Torquay intersection are to begin after Easter. The Surf Coast Shire has addressed...
March 30, 2026
Teen adds state captaincy to resume
THE first time Mia Aitken stepped onto a netball court, she cried the whole game – now she is captaining a state team. It has...
March 30, 2026
Traffic flow improvements coming for Armstrong Creek commuters
THE 35,000 daily Barwon Heads Road users are one step closer to a works-free commute with the next phase of construction now under way. The...
March 29, 2026
Don’t ignore gut feelings on gut health
EACH year a new health trend dominates social media and in 2026 gut health is on the rise. For medical practitioners and researchers, the idea...
March 28, 2026
Former powerhouse, 2025 semi finalists withdraw from competition
A pioneering club for women’s football in the Geelong region will not field a team in 2026. Following yo-yoing availability in 2025 and a reduction...
March 27, 2026
Geelong refinery boosts diesel output as fuel runs short
Geelong’s refinery will receive additional crude oil shipments and has increased the output of diesel as fuel continues to be in short supply. Viva Energy...
March 27, 2026
Ins, outs and mergers: long-awaited fixture revealed
Six clubs will play in merged sides in the 2026 AFL Barwon’s women’s season, while two have dropped from the competition entirely. The revelation comes...
March 26, 2026
Victorians are getting free power but there’s a catch
Victorian households could get three hours of free electricity each day under a new state government offer aimed at cutting power bills. The Victorian Midday...
March 25, 2026
Cyclists wanted for Surf Coast riding data trial
THE Surf Coast Shire is calling for more cyclists to join a trial collecting riding data to help improve local roads and cycling infrastructure. Two...
March 23, 2026
‘Disrespected’: Geelong teachers to join statewide stop-work
The government has let down a generation of public school students, one Geelong teacher says. Geelong-based Australian Education Union (AEU) member Amy King moved into...
March 23, 2026
Nostalgia, connection fueling snail mail art
Since the peak of letter delivery in 2008, Australians have continued to send and receive less letters each year, but an emerging trend has...
March 22, 2026
BFL, GFL clubs shake off the dust in first scratch matches
THERE are weeks before the AFL Barwon's men's season begins, but that hasn't stopped clubs from hitting the field. Bellarine and Geelong Football League clubs...
March 22, 2026
Five AFL Barwon women join state program
FIVE of Geelong's female football leaders will hone their skills over the next 12 months as part of the AFL's Lead Your Way program. Nearly...
March 20, 2026
Parents back teachers ahead of strike
Parents of students at public schools are being encouraged to back their teachers ahead of the first strike action in 18 years. Australian Education Union...
March 19, 2026
Torquay mobile outage impacting small business
A delay in scheduled mobile tower maintenance has plunged Torquay businesses into the dark this week. Tower upgrade works were due to finish in...
March 19, 2026
Geelong ready to host Ironman 70.3
THE world's best endurance athletes will arrive in Geelong this weekend, but they all had to start at a local club before they competed...
March 19, 2026
Community meal brings togetherness for those otherwise alone
RAMADAN is a time for the community to come together, and Islamic Society of Geelong (ISG) is ensuring that no one is left behind. Throughout...
March 18, 2026
Anti-gouging laws put fuel prices under the microscope
New laws are protecting Victorian motorists at the fuel bowser as prices continue to soar. The average price of fuel has risen past $2 a...
March 18, 2026
Class not in session: teachers to strike after wage dispute
Public school teachers will walk off the job for 24 hours next week after 98 per cent of union members voted to take strike...
March 18, 2026
Three months on: December donors called to return to Lifeblood
THREE months after Australian's answered the call for blood, first-time donors will soon be eligible to donate again. In the aftermath of the December Bondi...
