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February 17, 2026

Teachers push four day week and work from home rights

Victorian public school teachers are preparing for a 24 hour statewide stopwork on 24 March 2026, with calls for four day working...

February 17, 2026

Market celebrates Year of the Horse

February 16, 2026

Victoria stands firm on Anzac Day

With Anzac Day set to fall on a weekend in both 2026 and 2027, Victoria will maintain its current public holiday arrangements,...

February 12, 2026

Five Valentine’s gifts that say ‘I actually thought about this’

Valentine’s Day does not need to be predictable.

While roses and chocolates still line supermarket shelves, the gifts that truly resonate...

February 6, 2026

49ers confirmed for MCG NFL game

Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s sporting capital has reached a new milestone, with the San Francisco 49ers confirmed to play in the nation’s...

February 3, 2026

Why Lara won’t field senior men in 2026

Lara Football Netball Club has confirmed its senior and reserves men’s football teams will enter recess for the 2026 season, following ongoing...

February 2, 2026

Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffitist to face trial

An accused graffiti vandal who allegedly scaled historical landmarks to tag "Pam the Bird" will fight more than 200 charges at trial. The alleged graffiti...

January 30, 2026

Torquay hosts paddle out protest Saturday

A peaceful community protest will take place at Torquay Front Beach this Saturday 31 January, where ocean advocates will paddle out in opposition to...

January 29, 2026

Man charged over Eastern Beach death

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman at Eastern Beach.

Homicide Squad detectives confirmed the...

January 29, 2026

Shots fired during stolen car interception in Geelong

A busy Geelong intersection became the scene of a dramatic police operation on Thursday afternoon after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at officers. Police...

January 28, 2026

Arrest made after body discovered in Geelong

A woman’s body was discovered near the Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong this morning, triggering a homicide investigation. Emergency services were called to the popular...

January 28, 2026

Why local travellers are flocking to this expo

Geelong travellers dreaming of their next big adventure are invited to step into a world of inspiration this weekend as Geelong Travel hosts its...

January 27, 2026

Victorians urged to act in fire zones

Authorities have urged residents in the Otways to leave now as the Carlisle River fire continues to grow rapidly under extreme weather...

January 27, 2026

New local footy rules for 2026 season

AFL Barwon will implement four on-field rule changes for the 2026 season, aligning with updates recently announced by the AFL.

The...

January 23, 2026

Heat and wind trigger statewide fire alert

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the entire state of Victoria has been declared for tomorrow (Saturday, January 24). Victoria is set to experience severe...

January 23, 2026

Clicks create attention. Relationships create opportunity.

TRUST and relationships don't show up in an analytics dashboard yet they remain the single most powerful driver of long-term business growth. We spend enormous...

January 22, 2026

SES outlines next steps after flood salvage

After a dramatic aerial salvage operation this morning, Wye River’s flood recovery effort is shifting into a new phase.

A Black...

January 22, 2026

Helicopter salvages cars swept away in torrential flood

A Black Hawk helicopter has been called in to retrieve cars washed out to sea after record flash flooding. Authorities began to recover vehicles at...

January 16, 2026

Emergency teams praised after Lorne flood

Emergency services and local community members have been praised for their swift response during Lorne’s sudden flash flood, which saw an unprecedented...

January 16, 2026

Caravans spotted offshore, up to 12 cars lost to sea

Caravans have been seen floating offshore and up to a dozen vehicles are believed to have been swept out to sea following...

January 14, 2026

Torquay and Jan Juc market holds firm amid uncertainty

The Torquay and Jan Juc property market experienced a year of fluctuations in 2025, with sales and rentals both reflecting broader market uncertainty...

December 19, 2025

Princess Cruises celebrates 50 years of cruising with Geelong Travel

As Princess Cruises marks 50 years of unforgettable journeys, Geelong Travel is inviting travellers to celebrate in style with exclusive cruise deals on 2026–2028...

December 16, 2025

Big-hearted locals help Feed Me Surf Coast find new home

A much-loved Torquay food rescue charity has officially opened its new home after five years at its original base.

Feed...

December 15, 2025

European Christmas cruises with Geelong Travel

For Australians dreaming of a magical white Christmas, European Christmas cruises Australia offer an unforgettable way to celebrate. Viking’s 2026–2028 festive river itineraries combine...