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AVALON SECURES NATIONAL SPRINTCAR CHAMPIONSHIPBy: Trent Date: 7/6/2026Avalon Raceway has landed one of the biggest event...
07/06/2026

AVALON SECURES NATIONAL SPRINTCAR CHAMPIONSHIP

By: Trent
Date: 7/6/2026

Avalon Raceway has landed one of the biggest events on the Australian speedway calendar, with the Australian 360-LS Sprintcar Championship locked in for Lara in 2027.

The three-day championship will be held from April 1-3 and is expected to attract competitors and fans from across the country to the region.

Backed by C&H Trucking and Dirt X Industries, the event will feature some of Australia's best 360-LS Sprintcar drivers battling for a national title at the popular Lara venue.

Avalon Raceway Speedway Operations Manager David Mills said securing another national championship was a major coup for the venue.

“As is the case for the Formula 500 Australian Championship, we are privileged to have the 360-LS Sprintcar Australian Championship at Avalon Raceway come April 2027 and we are even luckier to have the support of C&H Trucking and Dirt X Industries for what promises to be a huge weekend of 360-LS Sprintcar racing,” he said.

The championship will begin with a practice session and Calcutta on Thursday, April 1, before Night One of racing on Friday.

AMCA Nationals will feature as a support category on the opening night, while Super Sedans will join the program for the championship-deciding finale on Saturday night.

The event will also coincide with Victorian school holidays, with officials hoping the timing will help attract interstate teams and travelling fans.

Avalon Raceway has become one of Victoria's premier speedway venues in recent years, regularly hosting state and national-level events across a range of categories.

The announcement continues a strong run for the Lara circuit, which has secured several major championships in recent seasons and remains a key destination on the Australian speedway calendar.

With more than a year and a half until the green flag drops, organisers are already predicting one of the biggest 360-LS Sprintcar events ever staged at Avalon.

For local motorsport fans, the countdown to a national championship weekend is officially underway.

02/06/2026

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BREAKING: CHILD STRUCK BY CAR IN NORTHERN SUBURBS By: TrentDate: 29/5/2026A child has been struck by a car in the region...
29/05/2026

BREAKING: CHILD STRUCK BY CAR IN NORTHERN SUBURBS

By: Trent
Date: 29/5/2026

A child has been struck by a car in the regions northern suburbs this afternoon.

It’s understood the incident occurred along Fairbairn Drive in Corio.

An air ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.

More to come.

PERSON SPOTTED FILMING OUTSIDE GEELONG PRIMARY SCHOOLBy: Sophie, DeclanDate: 29/5/2026Parents at St Catherine of Siena C...
29/05/2026

PERSON SPOTTED FILMING OUTSIDE GEELONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

By: Sophie, Declan
Date: 29/5/2026

Parents at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School have been alerted after a person was allegedly seen filming near the school grounds during lunchtime on Friday.

The school’s principal Nathan Owen confirmed the incident in a letter sent to families, saying a group of students noticed a member of the public filming from outside the school boundary during the lunch break.

Students immediately alerted teachers on yard duty, with staff quickly responding and ensuring the person moved away from the area.

The school said Victoria Police was contacted immediately and provided with all relevant details relating to the incident.

“At St Catherine of Siena, the safety and well-being of our students is always our absolute priority,” Mr Owen said in the letter.

The school reassured parents that staff supervision remained “highly vigilant” and said it would continue working closely with police to ensure the school perimeter remained secure.

No injuries were reported.

The incident follows a fight at Bellarine Secondary College on Thursday.

Police have been contacted for comment.

More to come.

URGENT TRAVEL WARNING FOR CATS FANS HEADING TO MCG CLASHBy: TrentDate: 29/5/2026Footy fans are being urged to plan ahead...
29/05/2026

URGENT TRAVEL WARNING FOR CATS FANS HEADING TO MCG CLASH

By: Trent
Date: 29/5/2026

Footy fans are being urged to plan ahead ahead of tonight’s blockbuster clash between the Cats and Carlton at the MCG, with major disruptions still impacting the Geelong rail line.

Extra buses and train services have been rolled out to help thousands of supporters get to and from the Round 12 match, which kicks off at 7.40pm.

From 4pm, express coaches will run from Wyndham Vale Station direct to Southern Cross Station to ease congestion caused by ongoing rail works at West Tarneit.

Following the game, additional coaches will operate from Southern Cross back to Wyndham Vale, with connecting train services continuing through to Waurn Ponds.

Transport authorities are warning fans to allow extra travel time and check the latest updates before leaving home, with heavy crowds expected across the network tonight.

GEELONG RADIO POWERHOUSES SWEEP NATIONAL AUDIO AWARDS AFTER RATINGS DOMINATIONBy: Sophie, TrentDate: 29/5/2026Fresh off ...
29/05/2026

GEELONG RADIO POWERHOUSES SWEEP NATIONAL AUDIO AWARDS AFTER RATINGS DOMINATION

By: Sophie, Trent
Date: 29/5/2026

Fresh off a blockbuster ratings win, Geelong radio giants K rock 95.5 and Bay 93.9 have scored a clean sweep at the inaugural Australian Audio Awards in Sydney.

The Geelong Broadcasters-owned stations took home every category they entered, capping off a huge 24 hours for the local media powerhouse after both stations dominated the latest Xtra Insights radio survey released the day before.

K rock and Bay 93.9 ranked the clear No.1 and No.2 stations in Geelong in the latest ratings, with local radio audience reach surging past 50 per cent of the population for the first time in years.

K rock now reaches more than 90,000 weekly listeners, while Bay 93.9 sits close behind on more than 89,000.

The stations’ national award wins highlighted Geelong’s growing influence in Australian radio.

K rock’s Chris Holland won Best Australian Music Show/Music Programmer in the medium market category for Great Ocean Odes, a program showcasing Geelong and Surf Coast artists.

Geelong Broadcasters Creative Director Michael Gibbons claimed Best Commercial Station Produced for “Geelonging”, created for Whitford Property, while Dan King was crowned Best Audio Producer in the medium market division.

The awards recognised the stations strong focus on local storytelling, music and branding — something Geelong Broadcasters general manager Rachel Patterson said continues to resonate with audiences.

“To not only be shortlisted for these national awards but to win every category we entered is an incredible achievement,” she said.

“The Geelong team was up against the best in the country, and it’s a great measure of the creativity, passion and local focus of our people.”

The success comes as K rock Breakfast duo Tom and Loggy recorded one of the biggest audience jumps in the latest survey, while Bay 93.9’s Mill and Nic also posted strong gains.

Bay 93.9 was also named Geelong’s top workday station and the city’s No.1 weekend station.

K ROCK AND BAY 93.9DOMINATE GEELONG AIRWAVES IN LATEST RADIO SURVEYBy: Trent Date: 28/5/2026Geelong listeners are tuning...
28/05/2026

K ROCK AND BAY 93.9DOMINATE GEELONG AIRWAVES IN LATEST RADIO SURVEY

By: Trent
Date: 28/5/2026

Geelong listeners are tuning into local radio in record numbers, with K rock 95.5 and bay 93.9 cementing their place as the city’s top two radio stations.

The latest Xtra Insights Survey shows the sister stations — operated by Geelong Broadcasters — ranked comfortably ahead of rivals including ABC Radio Melbourne across all major timeslots and demographics.

Local radio reach in Geelong has now surged past 50 per cent of the population, up sharply from 41.9 per cent in previous surveys, highlighting a strong return to homegrown content and presenters.

K rock is now reaching more than 90,000 weekly listeners, while Bay 93.9 sits just behind with more than 89,000 tuning in each week.

Breakfast radio saw some of the biggest gains.
K rock’s Tom and Loggy added almost 29,000 listeners, with 18.7 per cent of locals naming the duo as their most listened-to breakfast show — a massive jump of 7.3 points.

Bay 93.9’s Mill and Nic also recorded major growth, climbing 6.4 points to become Geelong’s second most listened-to breakfast team on 16.7 per cent.

K rock’s Tim and Davo continued their dominance in the Drive slot, while Bay 93.9 emerged as the standout performer during the workday, claiming the top spot in both Mornings and Afternoons.

Bay 93.9 also posted huge weekend growth, nearly doubling its audience to become Geelong’s most listened-to weekend station.

The latest results continue a long-running trend of dominance by the Geelong stations over Melbourne-based broadcasters in the regional market.

PIC: Krock

BREAKING: Emergency services are responding to a two-car collision at Big Hill near Lorne. Traffic along the Great Ocean...
27/05/2026

BREAKING: Emergency services are responding to a two-car collision at Big Hill near Lorne.

Traffic along the Great Ocean Road is blocked in both directions.

More to come

BREAKING: A crash along the Bacchus Marsh Road overpass in Corio is causing traffic chaos for motorists.Drivers are bein...
25/05/2026

BREAKING: A crash along the Bacchus Marsh Road overpass in Corio is causing traffic chaos for motorists.

Drivers are being urged to expect delays with some being warned to avoid the area.

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