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May 19, 2025
Tips to protect your home while you’re away
AS WINTER starts to approach and locals are heading north for the warmer weather, Neighbourhood Watch is encouraging people to ensure their home is...
May 18, 2025
Making a plan during Palliative Care Week
ADVANCE Care Planning Australia is calling on people to consider their future health care and quality end of life as the country marks National...
May 18, 2025
Surge Productions makes its mark
THREE broadcast industry experts with a combined 30 years of experience have brought their talents together in a company poised to deliver high-quality content. Chris...
May 18, 2025
Three decades of international partnership
GEELONG Christian College Geelong and Indonesian school SMAN 2 Mataram have celebrated three decades of partnership with a recent student visit. Starting in April, 18...
May 16, 2025
At The Heads to stage final fling before renovations
A LOCAL Barwon Heads restaurant is staging one last event before closing its doors next month to undergo renovations. At The Heads will host a...
May 15, 2025
Sail Bellarine hailed a success
MORE than 80 boats took to the water for the annual Sail Bellarine Regatta at Indented Head earlier this month. Run on May 3 and May...
May 13, 2025
Early, severe flu season prompts vaccination encouragement
ALMOST three million Australians living with asthma are being encouraged to get the flu vaccine now and not delay ahead of a predicted early...
May 12, 2025
Pet food donation relief
THANKS to the generosity of the community, a local Geelong charity has donated 250kg of pet food to Uniting Emergency Relief. Don't Forget My Pet...
May 11, 2025
Chic decor, quality service pops in
Portarlington's newest gem is pouring out wine and quality time as two local residents open the doors on their passion project. With shared backgrounds in...
May 11, 2025
Cats earn huge victory
GEELONG is fresh off the back of a thrilling three-point victory over the then ladder-leading Magpies, solidying its position in the top eight on...
May 7, 2025
Event celebrates a century of Ford
THE City of Greater Geelong has announced it will host a special free event to celebrate Ford Australia's centenary. The US-founded marque started its Australian...
May 7, 2025
Cystic fibrosis treatment advances
AS the cystic fibrosis (CF) community enters its awareness month, it is also celebrating a major treatment milestone. About 4,000 Australians suffer from the disease,...
May 4, 2025
Young passion takes to the stage
TORQUAY local Maddie Swan will bring the stage to life later this month with an electrifying performance in Geelong Lyric Theatre Society's coming production...
May 4, 2025
Fashion for a purpose raises thousands
FASHION for a cause took to the runway in Barwon Heads over the weekend in support of local organisation the Empowerment Challenge Geelong. Orgnaised by...
May 4, 2025
Bellarine garden blooms
BELLARINE local Chris Edwards was homeless with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter and her cat when she moved into public housing. Living in public housing for 30...
May 3, 2025
Collage collation delights
A BAKER'S dozen of local Bellarine artists have teamed up to deliver this year's Collage Collation exhibition. Run by the House Gallery at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood...
May 2, 2025
Quilt donation brings warmth for local organisations
MEMEBRS of the Bellarine Quilting Group recently donated 52 handmade quilts to local organisations across the region. As part of the donation, 28 quilts went...
May 1, 2025
Bellarine pauses to reflect on Anzac Day
COMMUNITIES across the Bellarine paused on Friday last week for Anzac Day services. Wet and stormy conditions didn't dampen the service in Portarlington as the...
April 30, 2025
genU CEO steps down
GEELONG disability and community support provider genU announced today (Wednesday, April 30) that chief executive officer Clare Amies would step down from her role. The...
April 29, 2025
Two days of sailing action on the Bellarine
ABOUT 80 boats will descend on Indented Head next weekend for the fifth edition of Sail Bellarine. Running from May 3 to May 4, the...
April 29, 2025
Announces extra regional shows
AUSSIE musician and ARIA Award winner Conrad Sewell is making his way around the country for the 10th anniversary acoustic tour of his 2014...
April 28, 2025
New signage leads the way along Barwon Estuary
LOCAL environmental groups, community members, artists and volunteers gathered in Barwon Heads last week to celebrate the installation of wetland-themed signs along the Barwon...
April 28, 2025
Local church finds new home after fire
A NEW chapter has begun for the Bellarine Anglican Parish, which has found a new home after the St Paul's Anglican Church was destroyed...
April 27, 2025
Red Shield Appeal enters 61st year
THE Salvation Army has kicked off its 61st annual Red Shield Appeal across Australia. Taking place from April through to June, the annual event hopes...
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