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June 6, 2025

Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns’ top-four spot

Chris Scott is confident Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is ready to return to his bullocking best against Gold Coast, with an AFL top-four...

May 20, 2025

Relief for borrowers as RBA hands down second rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point in a widely-anticipated decision. Following the central bank's first...

October 3, 2024

Annual sculpture focus returns

Recognition of regional artists is part of the strength and charm of the Hive Gallery and a considered part of their defining ethos. "There is...

May 23, 2024

Lakers reach three decades in 2024

ONE of the region's longest serving basketball clubs is celebrating a major milestone, achieving three decades of playing the sport. The Leopold Lakers has described...

February 3, 2024

Man dead after wave overturns boat

A man has died after a wave caused the boat he was in to capsize at Barwon Heads. Emergency services were called to the river...

January 28, 2024

Kiwi Pithie has first WorldTour win at Cadel’s race

New Zealander Laurence Pithie has timed his sprint perfectly to win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The Groupama-FDJ cyclist won the reduced bunch...

January 27, 2024

Dutch teenager storms to solo win at Cadel’s race

Amanda Spratt had to watch from her hospital bed as Dutch teenager Rosita Reijnhout became the youngest winner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean...

December 22, 2023

Sing out with joy

MORE than 450 locals turned out for a night of singing and festive fun at the Portarlington Community Carols over the weekend. Attendees enjoyed performances...

December 19, 2023

Grand lady secures top gong

THE Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence 2023 has named the Portarlington Grand Hotel as Best Redeveloped Hotel in Australia. The hotel reopened in...

December 17, 2023

War on Christmas waste

THIS holiday season, residents are being urged to embrace environmentally conscious practices when making purchases. Household waste surges by 30% during the festive season, with...

November 27, 2023

Work begins on Leopold Tennis pavilion redevelopment

WORK has started on the $1.7 million redevelopment of the Leopold Tennis Pavilion. The upgrade will create facility that meets community needs, offering enhanced amenities,...

November 17, 2023

VCAT rejects revised plans for Port Arlington development

THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has upheld the City of Greater Geelong's decision to deny a permit for the construction of a...

October 10, 2023

Footpath network to reshape Ocean Grove

IMPROVEMENTS to Ocean Grove's footpath networks are on the way following consultation between the City of Greater Geelong and the local community. The Ocean Grove...

October 3, 2023

No change in interest rates at Bullock’s first meeting

Stretched borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain as the Reserve Bank board chooses to leave interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent. The...

August 21, 2023

Women’s World Cup a hit with crowds, TV audiences

A sell-out final and more bumper TV ratings have capped the biggest and most successful Women's World Cup to date. The tournament fell just short...

July 12, 2023

Reserve Bank governor pledges ‘significant’ overhaul

FEWER meetings, post-decision press conferences and more board member interaction with staff have been given a tick by the governor of the Reserve Bank. Philip...

July 5, 2023

Carlson to lead changing of the guard

THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has a new president, with former club secretary Lynne Carlson taking on the honour for 2023/24. At the club’s...

March 27, 2023

Celebrate small-scale farming this harvest season

FARM My School is celebrating its first ever harvest season with an official launch, in partnership with Bellarine Community Health and Bellarine Secondary College. The...

March 26, 2023

VIEW launches in Leopold

A LOCAL Leopold-based women's group has launched in support for disadvantaged children in the Greater Geelong region. The group is the newest Bellarine branch...

March 23, 2023

Albanese reveals Indigenous Voice referendum question

AUSTRALIANS will be asked at a referendum whether they support an Indigenous Voice to parliament and executive government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined the details...

February 4, 2023

Storm sign King, Chery in Championship push

BELLARINE Storm has announced its two key acquisitions to begin its 2023 season in the Big V's Championship competition. American imports Jalen King and Joshua...

February 3, 2023

Interest rate rises poised to spike again

HOTTER-than-expected inflation figures have eroded the chance of an interest rate pause next month and likely locked in higher repayments for mortgage holders. Investors and...

December 16, 2022

Council optimistic about next year’s challenges and opportunities

HELLO from Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff on Wadawurrung Country. The end of the year is almost here, and it's a busy one again. I recently...

October 28, 2022

Deyen Lawson hangs on for maiden PGA title

IT wasn't as emphatic as hoped, but Deyen Lawson has held on to claim the WA Open and a maiden PGA Tour of Australasia...