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...
March 18, 2026
These texts could save lives, but testing them could put others at risk
TESTING for Australia's new emergency alert system is raising safety concerns for people in vulnerable situations. The new system will be tested across Geelong in...
March 17, 2026
Voucher program returns as accessibility paramount in junior sport
THE latest round of Get Active Kids vouchers has opened and Geelong clubs are using them to keep sport accessible. Eligible families can apply for...
March 17, 2026
Dance floor to open doors for the most important conversations
ONE conversation can start a movement, and that is exactly why the Shaka Project is inviting the Surf Coast to their 2026 ball. The charity...
March 12, 2026
Women’s cricket GF
AS the weather cools, summer sports are wrapping up their seasons, with Geelong Cricket Association celebrating their 2026 premiers over the weekend. [caption id="attachment_30038" align="aligncenter"...
March 11, 2026
More than 250 Geelong, Surf Coast motorists caught in the wrong over long weekend
More than 250 Geelong and Surf Coast drivers have suffered the consequences of their poor road behaviours this long weekend. Victoria Police were left disappointed...
March 11, 2026
Conflicting advice fuels mobile outage confusion
MOBILE services in Torquay will be interrupted over the coming weeks, but conflicting information from Telstra left users unsure what to expect. Telstra users began...
March 11, 2026
Bin times to vary as city shares the early wake-up call
VARIATION in rubbish collection routes are helping Geelong residents get a welcome sleep in. With 250,000 bins to collect across more than 130,000 properties, the...
March 11, 2026
‘Amazing idea’: locals back push for Armstrong Creek rail
ARMSTRONG Creek locals have shared their support for a train station to be developed in the southern Geelong suburb. The existing Geelong V/Line service stops...
March 10, 2026
Venture a homecoming for new owner
Torquay's newest café owners are stepping back in time while taking their new venture into the future. Tim and Jayne Kearney are the new faces...
March 10, 2026
Early nerves fade at Armstrong Creek’s newest school
START of year nerves are common for students at new schools, but it is not often the whole teaching cohort is feeling the same...
March 10, 2026
Hunting for dinosaurs: the trend that keeps coming back
VICTORIA'S southern coastline is millions of years old and with the right knowledge and a bit of patience, citizen scientists can – and are...
March 9, 2026
Grants revamp to support off-peak events
COMMUNITY event organisers will have easier access to grant applications following a process review. The Surf Coast Shire has opened its next round of community...
March 9, 2026
VNL club pleads for sponsor support
GEELONG'S premier netball club is calling for support as they approach the start of the season without sponsorship. The Cougars are Geelong's highest level netball...
March 7, 2026
Bigger than a theme: there’s no right way to celebrate International Women’s Day
Each March, women are showered in cupcakes, spoken at about themes, and pushed to pose for social media photos, but the true meaning of...
March 7, 2026
Nobody’s perfect: local therapist’s book helps new generation of parents
FOR 20 years, Lisa Taylor has been helping parents across Geelong find their way and now her work will be shared even further. The Bellarine...
March 5, 2026
Festival of Sport to welcome juniors to the big field
Budding young athletes are invited to try their hand at something new at Kardinia Park to kickstart their long weekend. The 2026 Festival of Sport...
March 4, 2026
Hard rubbish should be left alone, councils say
IT IS one of the great debates: when hard rubbish is on the kerb, can you take it home? With hard rubbish collections determined by...
March 3, 2026
Gas bottle explosion sparks emergency warning in North Geelong
North Geelong residents have been issued a leave immediately warning after several gas bottles exploded on Tuesday afternoon. Fire Rescue Victoria issued the warning just...
March 3, 2026
You can’t trust the ocean, but you can trust these volunteers
The ocean can change its mind in a second and that's what makes these volunteers so important to coastal communities. Surf Life Saving Club volunteers...
March 3, 2026
New funding extends critical regional youth service
YOUNG people needing family violence support in Geelong will continue to have access to bespoke local support. Geelong-based social service provider Meli has received funding...
March 2, 2026
Concerns turn to celebration at health workers strike
THIRD time was a charm for Geelong’s health workers on Wednesday when strike action became celebration. Health Worker Union (HWU) members left Geelong in the...
March 2, 2026
Safety first: 12 roads slow down next month
TWELVE roads in the Surf Coast Shire will have new speed limits by the end of next month. The changes will be implemented in line...
March 1, 2026
Clubs playing numbers game as season nears
WOMEN'S football teams are still calling for players and staff with just over a month before the 2026 season begins. The AFL Barwon women's competition...
