Rip Curl sails into Queenscliff as Searoad Ferries relaunches retail space
SEAROAD Ferries has reopened its Queenscliff Ferry Terminal retail offering, partnering with a well-known brand to create a fresh experience for travellers. The organisation has...
Leopold carer honoured for excellence
THE Excellence in Family Day Care Awards has recognised a Leopold educator for their devotion, commitment and excellence in the industry. Denene Nowell, who is registered...
Dementia becomes leading cause of deathin Australia
DEMENTIA is now the leading cause of death for Australians, a new report has revealed. The Dementia in Australia report, released by the Australian Institute...
Gym-goers warned to hide their keys
GYM-GOERS around the region are being encouraged to ensure their keys and valuables are secure while completing their workouts. In recent weeks, a number of...
Share your thoughts on living in Geelong
THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging residents to share what living in the region is really like. A new community views survey is now...
Community generosity secures etching press
THE Sunday Printmakers group have been blown away by the generosity of the community, after they doubled their fundraising target for a second-hand etching...
Surfside students shave heads in bold show of support
SURFSIDE Primary School has rallied behind two much-loved teachers facing breast cancer, with staff, students and families uniting for a fundraising event this afternoon...
Solo spotlight shines on Tom Busby
AS Tom Busby continues to take his solo career to new heights, the musician is stepping onto the stage with his own tour this...
Police investigate Mount Duneed hit and run
A MAN in his 50s has been taken to hospital following a hit and run collision in Mount Duneed this morning (Thursday, September 18). Police...
Inaugural Greek Festival to land on the Bellarine
PORTARLINGTON will come alive in November when the first Greek Festival takes place in the Bellarine town. To run on November 2, the inaugural event...
Community group fundraises for etching press
THE Barwon Heads Arts Council is calling on the community to help them in their fundraising efforts to pay for a second-hand etching press. The...
The sweet spot of photography
For local photographer Laura Van der Zee, photo shoots are more than capturing the perfect moment: they are about shining a spotlight on the...
Bringing a taste of Ireland to Geelong
Straight from the United Kingdom, The Shamrock Tenors are headed for Australia with a three-month tour. Taking to the stage with their fresh take...
St Aloysius books an adventure
SCHOOLS, libraries and early learning centres across Australia embraced Book Week for 2025, dressing up as their favourite story characters and celebrating a love...
Geelong events pave the way for opportunity
THE City of Greater Geelong has hosted two events aimed at bringing together key industry leaders within the region. Leaders from manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy...
Story of resilience to headline Foster a Future Breakfast
MELI'S Foster a Future Breakfast is returning to GMHBA Stadium on September 18, with tickets on sale now. The annual breakfast is held during Foster...
Travel and Cruise World Expo returns to Geelong
GEELONG Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and Cruise World Expo is returning to Geelong on Sunday, August 31 at GMHBA Stadium. Packed with fantastic holiday ideas,...
Applications open for Drought Employment Program
THE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has opened applications for its Drought Employment Program. Farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees impacted by ongoing drought conditions...
Tackling the reality of fatherhood in a tracksuit
AUSTRALIAN comedian Daniel Muggleton is heading across the country with a string of shows spanning across a 35-date tour. Muggleton has made a name for...
Liminal Art Prize returns
LIMINAL Gallery and Lab will soon open the doors to its biggest exhibition when the Liminal Art Prize returns for this year. The non-acquisitive national...
New book heads upstream
For Ocean Grove local Hamish Brooks, fly fishing is a hobby that's made him pay attention to the natural world and now, with the...
Surfcoast Chargers secure grand final win
SURFCOAST Chargers are 2025 Big V Division 2 champions, after emerging victorious in tonight’s (August 23) Grand Final against the Sherbrooke Suns. In an on-court...
Rotary’s gift warming the streets
ROTARY Club of Ocean Grove has continued its support of the Bellarine Salvo Outreach Van with a donation of 100 thermal rescue blankets. The outreach...
Searching for Victoria’s next Good Friday Appeal stars
THE Royal Children's Hospital is in the final days of its hunt for the faces of next year's Good Friday Appeal. These mini ambassadors share...