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June 7, 2024
Fresh new look for Portarlington’s Community Bank
COMMUNITY Bank Bellarine have reopened with a fresh new look following renovations at the Portarlington branch. The contemporary makeover features spacious and inviting meeting areas...
June 6, 2024
Thousands of kilograms of e-waste diverted from landfill
MORE than 5,000 kilograms of e-waste has been saved from landfill following the Borough of Queenscliffe's latest collection day. On May 11, 288 cars went...
June 6, 2024
It’s time for a laugh with Jimmy Rees
Australian comedian Jimmy Rees has embarked on his Let's Get Regional tour, which will land in Geelong later this month. Well known for his...
June 3, 2024
Endangered Orange-bellied parrot returns to the Bellarine
BELLARINE Peninsula communities are encouraged to be on the lookout for the orange-bellied parrot as they visit the region's wetlands. The parrot has recently been...
June 2, 2024
From rubbish to art
QUEENSCLIFF Neighbourhood House's latest exhibition is giving new life to items that were once destined for landfill. The Artfully Repurposed exhibition sees creatives take everyday...
June 2, 2024
Southern right whales return to Victoria’s coastline
KEEP an eye out for southern right whales as they visit Victorian oceans this winter, with boat operators urged to be aware. Each year from...
June 1, 2024
From the garden straight to the plate
Overlooking the picturesque Swan Bay sits Basils Farm, where their restaurant ingredients go straight from the garden and onto the plate. With a seasonal menu...
June 1, 2024
Grants open for Children’s Week events
THE City of Greater Geelong have opened grant applications for groups and organisations running events during Children's Week. Grants of up to $750 are up...
May 31, 2024
New faces at The Hive
Hosting a group exhibition as broad as 'FLOW – stories from the wetlands' has given The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove another chance to...
May 31, 2024
Personal and Professional growth with WHS training
Studying Work Health and Safety (WHS) offers a range of benefits, both professionally and personally. For The Gordon Alumni Louise McKenzie, WHS training has prepared...
May 30, 2024
Vacations hit the road for world tour
Vacations kickstarted their year with a performance at the Laneway Festival and have recently embarked on a world tour following the success of their...
May 24, 2024
Local generosity helps Queenscliff charity
COTTAGE by the Sea has felt the generosity of the local community after the charity discovered its basketball ring had been damaged in the...
May 24, 2024
Beach Hotel wins big
JAN Juc's The Beach Hotel has taken out the best Regional Pub Bar at the 2024 Australian Hotel Association Victoria State Awards for Excellence. The...
May 23, 2024
New twist on a Shakespeare classic
One of Shakespeare's classic comedies will take the stage at the Geelong Arts Centre this weekend, with a new take on the original. A Midsummer...
May 23, 2024
The best of musical theatre in one show
Get ready to sing along to all the musical hits as The World of Musicals - in Concert comes to Geelong. Following a sold-out Australian...
May 19, 2024
Kokoda Youth Program is changing lives
A RUGGED trail in the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua New Guinea was a gruelling battlefield in World War II but is now a...
May 19, 2024
Free breakfast serves up for success
MORE Victorian students will have the opportunity to start the day with full stomachs as the Allan Labor Government announces free breakfasts in schools. For...
May 18, 2024
Local talent highlights the importance of AFL Indigenous rounds.
For the first time Torquay's very own Kangaroo Jack has created a football and netball to be used in AFL Barwon's coming Indigenous round. Established...
May 18, 2024
Capturing the moment of pause in new Bellarine exhibition
Melbourne photographer Brian Ellwood has opened the doors of his first solo exhibition, Moments of Pause, at Café Zoo in Drysdale. The collection features wildlife...
May 18, 2024
Grief Week to be launched
GEELONG'S Hope Bereavement Care, also referred to as Hope, will launch Australia's first National Grief Week on May 19. Hope Bereavement Cares Melinda Hopper said...
May 17, 2024
Wear Orange Wednesday and say thanks to SES volunteers
COMMUNITIES are being encouraged to participate in Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) to say thank you to State Emergency Services (SES) next week (May 22). The...
May 16, 2024
Lee Kernaghan gets back on the road
After a four-year break from touring, Lee Kernaghan is making his return to the stage with a new show. Along with a new band, the...
May 14, 2024
Celebrating diversity and community at the Sacrededge Festival
ACROSS three days, the Sacrededge Festival returned to the Queenscliff Uniting Church in its 11th year with an opportunity for the community to learn...
May 13, 2024
Emergency services train for mass casualty incidents
EMERGENCY services on the Bellarine have honed their skills in case of a mass causality event. In a recent training session, Ambulance Victoria (AV) prepared...
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