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August 12, 2025
Barwon Coast upgrades electric fleet
BARWON Coast has expanded its fully electric fleet, with a new lawn mower helping maintain some of its public spaces. Not only is the lawn...
August 12, 2025
Cancer survivors can now donate blood sooner
THE Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has announced a change in donation rules, allowing more people to give blood and plasma. Under the new guidelines, people...
August 11, 2025
Hunt is on for 2026 faces of the Good Friday Appeal
THE Good Friday Appeal is on the hunt for families across Victoria as it launches its search for the 2026 Faces of the Appeal. Families...
August 11, 2025
Bringing perinatal support to Geelong
A LOCAL mum is on a mission to bring a perinatal mental health charity to the Geelong region in support of women on maternity...
August 11, 2025
Celebrating two decades of Awake is the New Sleep
Australian musician and actor Ben Lee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Awake is the New Sleep by heading out on a national tour. Lee...
August 10, 2025
Book Week comes to life with new exhibition
QUEENSCLIFFE Neighbourhood House Gallery is hosting a special exhibition inspired by Book Week, featuring works from illustrators and school students. Inspired by Stories, A Special...
August 10, 2025
Drysdale upcycler gives vintage furniture a modern twist
FURNITURE often has a story to tell, especially when it has lived in a home for decades. Drysdale local Jacinta Osmond takes those pieces, upcycling,...
August 10, 2025
Runners lace up for Bellarine parkrun
FOR seven years Ocean Grove has held its 5km parkrun, a space where people can come together in a non-competitive environment. Over the years, the...
August 8, 2025
Guy Sebastian surprises Geelong with album release party
AUSTRALIAN musician Guy Sebastian is taking to the stage at Geelong Arts Centre with a free album release party on Wednesday, August 13. The ‘Open...
August 8, 2025
Wylie fundraises for world tour dream
JAN Juc local and surfer Tully Wylie is on a mission to qualify for the World Tour in 2026 and is calling on the...
August 7, 2025
APCO superheroes fuel record‑breaking generosity
THE APCO Foundation's recent Giving Day was the most successful yet, smashing records and bringing communities together in support of others. Held on July 29, the...
August 6, 2025
Award-winning artist to exhibit at Aireys Inlet
AWARD-WINNING artist Craig Davy has chosen the Eagles Nest Gallery for his first exhibition on the Surf Coast. The exhibition, At First Light, is made...
August 5, 2025
Grants to drive dementia awareness in diverse communities
Up to $30,000 in one-off payments will be available for community organisations to build awareness around dementia with the launch of the 2025 Diversity...
August 5, 2025
Volunteers come together for planting initiative
MEMBERS from the Bellarine North Rotary have come together for a community plating day in St Leonards as they look to give back to...
August 5, 2025
Volunteers come together for planting initiative
MEMBERS from the Bellarine North Rotary have come together for a community plating day in St Leonards as they look to give back to...
August 4, 2025
Special Charge Scheme finalised for Bellarine road
THE City of Greater Geelong has finalised a special charge scheme for a completed road construction project on the Bellarine. Councillors received a report with...
August 4, 2025
A Bracewell treat
FROM co-hosting Channel 10’s The Cheap Seats to the stage of Geelong Arts Centre, Melanie Bracewell is heading out on tour. The New Zealand comedian...
August 3, 2025
Cottage By the Sea fundraiser shines
QUEENSCLIFF"S Cottage By the Sea Fundraising branch is celebrating the success of their most recent event. The group hosted a fundraiser evening on July 25,...
August 3, 2025
Lizzy Hoo
THE comedy scene in Geelong is heating up as Laughs and Lagers returns to Blackman's Brewery in Grovedale this Sunday, August 3. Presented by Geelong...
August 2, 2025
Blues train switches it up
THE Blues Train is entering a new era, shaking up the way passengers experience the scenic railway journey. As the new season approaches, the live music...
August 1, 2025
Water restrictions relief in Apollo Bay
WATER restrictions will be lifted in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek from today (Friday, August 1) A welcome rise in storage levels mean the...
July 31, 2025
Protecting the aging population from scams
THE Bellarine Police Station's Community Engagement Unit is helping fight the rising risk of scams in older demographic groups. More than 50 presentations have taken...
July 30, 2025
First employee marks milestone for Bellarine volunteer group
A GRANT from the Wicking Trust has allowed Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine (CHoB) to hire its first employee. Queenscliff local Annie Chatham has been...
July 30, 2025
Electricity network seeks apprentices
CITIPOWER and Powercor are undertaking one of the biggest trade recruitment drives by a Victorian electricity network in years. The two organisations are on the...
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