Landcare Australia open community grants program
LANDCARE Australia's Community Grants program is now open, with a total pool of $300,000 available. Grants are available between $5,000 and $20,000 for all Landcare groups...
A Dan Sultan double act
Following performances at the Melbourne Arts Centre last month with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Dan Sultan will headline two gigs at The Sound Doctor. The...
Hands-on environmental program returns
APPLICATIONS are now open for the popular Nature Stewards program ahead of its return to Geelong, exploring the world of native plants and animals. From...
Ocean Grove Rotary lauds Paul Harris Fellows
MEMBERS from the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove have been made Paul Harris Fellows for their contributions to the club Andrea Tierney was one of...
Combining quality with sustainability
Australian fashion label Elk has grown to reach national success. Founded by two Bellarine residents, the brand is continuing to grow with the launch...
Torquay announce invitees for Hells Djarrak
TORQUAY Boardriders has announced its invitee list for its multi-club invitational Hells Djarrak surfing event on August 31. The club has invited 46 of their...
Distillery’s ‘Kestrel’ crowned as nation’s best single malt whisky
Bellarine Distillery has taken out the top gong at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, winning the trophy for Best Single Malt Whisky. The distillery's Rare...
Local Vitality Laser and Skin Clinic makes national finalist
FINALISTS for the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA) 2024 have been announced, with the Bellarine's Vitality Laser and Skin clinic making the list. Nominated in...
Jimeoin’s your man
Australian TV regular, actor and comedian Jimeoin has hit the road again with his Who’s Your Man tour. Known for his sharp wit and observations...
Keeping the flame alive
Point Lonsdale's La Monique Perfumery and Candlery is more than just your average candle and homewares store. It's a store with a purpose, raising funds...
Getting school students moving
CHILDREN are being encouraged to use a more active mode of transport to get to and from school with a new program from the...
It’s Alive at the Queenscliff Primary School Art Show
QUEENSCLIFF Primary School's bi-annual art show is returning with a showcase of student artworks. On August 8 more than 300 works will be on display,...
Making a difference in Papua New Guinea
A BELLARINE builder has recently returned from Papua New Guinea after lending a hand as part of a Rotary Club of Torquay's school development...
The Belair Lip Bombs blitz the east coast
Live music venues across the east coast are to set come alive as The Belair Lip Bombs take over stages from Ballarat to Brisbane. The...
E-scooters legalised across Victoria
SHARE hire scooters will be permanently legalised in Victoria following a successful two-year trial in regional areas and metropolitan Melbourne. The Victorian government will introduce...
Barwon Water provides boost to schools, community initiatives
BARWON Water has announced its latest round of community and school grant recipients, funding 25 projects across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong regions. Successful...
Vintage machinery to roll out on the Bellarine
THE Bellarine Vintage Machinery Group is gearing up to hold its annual Father's Day event in September. Classic cars, motorbikes, trucks, vintage tractors and more...
Jebediah to unleash OIKS at Torquay Hotel
LONG-RUNNING Australian band Jebediah has embarked on its national OIKS album tour, with a local performance set for next week. The quartet are bringing their...
Prioritising customers and freshness
Paul Mifsud's passion for high quality and fresh produce has led to nine years of success for his Bellarine farmgate grocery store, Farmer's Harvest. Mifsud...
Local artist debuts work
After finding her creative voice, Geelong artist Stephanie Venosta is debuting her first full body of work at a local gallery. Venosta has been painting...
New playgroup for Queenscliff families
QUEENSCLIFF families have a new place to come together with the formation of the St Aloysius Playgroup earlier this year. The group was started by...
Inaugural disability fair to be held on the Bellarine
GEELONG Regional Libraries has partnered with MatchWorks for the inaugural Bellarine Disability Fair, to be held next week. More than 10 local organisations will come...
Recycling refresher
THE City of Greater Geelong is asking residents to refresh their knowledge of recycling through the launch of a new campaign. The Recycle Right campaign,...
Becoming councillor ready
THOSE interested in running to become a councillor are required to complete local government candidate training. Each candidate must undertake the training to nominate for...