The end of the beginning for Russell Morris
AUSTRALIAN musician Russell Morris has been a constant on the music scene for 58 years and after almost six decades, he is taking a...
Local groups share in Coastcare Victoria Community Grants
THE Victorian government has announced the recipients of this year's Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program. A total of 27 grants were awarded to coastal volunteer...
EPA issues burn-off warning
THE Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is warning the community against mixing their prunings and felled timber with other waste when burning off. With the weather...
Around the Bay gears up
THIS year's United Energy Around the Bay officially launched this week as it partners with Maddie Riewoldt's Vision. Three-time Grand Tour stage winner and Hendry's...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...