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December 9, 2025
Dog attacks spark Australia Post warning
AN AVERAGE of nine posties a day are falling victim to dog-related incidents, a number that has prompted Australia Post to urge dog owners...
December 9, 2025
Our Village urges donations for children this Christmas
OUR Village has launched its 2025 Festive Appeal, with more than 800 children waiting for urgently needed items. As demand soars into the festive season,...
December 8, 2025
New helpline to slow pet surrenders
STRUGGLING pet owners will now have another resource to turn to for help as RSPCA Victoria launches a free pet behaviour helpline. The initiative is...
December 7, 2025
Performance filled with purpose and courage
One of Victoria's top musical talents will land in Geelong later this month for a benefit concert at Costa Hall. The special concert will support...
December 7, 2025
A unique take on sustainable jewellery
Milk bottle tops, bread tags, and plastic fish once filled with soy sauce are not uncommon to find washed up along the beaches. For some,...
December 6, 2025
Bellarine business excellence recognised
BELLARINE businesses are shining bright after taking home top honours at this year's Victorian Tourism Awards. The annual awards showcase the leaders in tourism excellence...
December 1, 2025
Sad end for Barwon Heads’ Hooded Plovers
DESPITE weeks of hopeful watching and waiting, Barwon Coast has announced that two Hooded Plover chicks have not survived. The two chicks hatched from a...
November 29, 2025
Polar Express gathers steam
EXPERIENCE the magic of Christmas on the Bellarine as the Polar Express returns next weekend. The train ride is an immersive family-friendly experience, based on...
November 26, 2025
Regulations change for voluntary assisted dying
NEW laws passed in state Parliament earlier this week will mean Victoria's voluntary assisted dying (VAD) regulations will change, bringing them in line with...
November 25, 2025
Shoppers warned ahead of Christmas time scams
AS CHRISTMAS draws closer, the amount of online shopping climbs, with customers being warned not to fall victim to the holiday scams. Scammers are accelerating...
November 23, 2025
sweet nights
FROM the 2004 days of In the Summertime through to The Good Life, Australian band Thirsty Merc have brought the hits for more than...
November 23, 2025
Food, wine and art combine
VIEWS that overlook Swan Bay, combined with food, wine and art, have shaped Quiddity Place into a Bellarine destination. From the family that brought Oakdene...
November 22, 2025
Luxurious tiny home hits the market
DESIGNED with modern Australian architecture in mind and to be as impressive as the environment it sits in, local builder Jason O'Neill has completed...
November 21, 2025
Geelong roads close to welcome Christmas
ROAD closures will be in effect around Geelong tomorrow (Saturday, November 22) night as the City of Greater Geelong begins its Christmas celebrations. Thousands of...
November 20, 2025
Legacy in a bottle
THE Bellarine Distillery is bottling its latest drop - a unique gin liqueur that honours its award-winning co-founder. Lorelle Warren passed away earlier this year,...
November 19, 2025
Huge incentives offered for Nyaal Banyul events
THE Victorian government is working to fill all the dates in the events calendar to the under-construction Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre,...
November 18, 2025
Gardens to open across the borough
FIVE gardens across Point Lonsdale will welcome visitors for this year's edition of Open Gardens Around the Borough on November 22. Hosted by Uniting Queenscliff,...
November 18, 2025
Seawall undergoes repairs
THE Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA) is currently making repairs to the Point Lonsdale seawall. With sections constructed in the 1930s, the...
November 17, 2025
Tragic conclusion to searches for missing men
THE search for two missing men has ended in tragedy, with police confirming bodies were located in Bellbrae and South Geelong over the weekend. Police...
November 17, 2025
GP bulk-billing boost to improve heart disease care
MORE people will be able to get help from their GP for heart disease prevention and management. Through the federal Government's bulk-billing expansion, more GP...
November 16, 2025
Four brave cops honoured after Torquay attack
FOUR Victoria Police officers involved in a violent incident in Torquay in 2022 have received a Chief Commissioner's Commendation for their brave actions. Leading Senior-Constable...
November 16, 2025
Sharing the stories of the Bellarine
TWO local authors have teamed up to tell the stories of 12 men living on the Bellarine. Bellarine Blokes: The Providers is a joint companion...
November 16, 2025
New makeup brand touches up
Local entrepreneur Kayla Houlihan is no stranger when it comes to running her own businesses. From creating her own sensitive skincare range through to a...
November 14, 2025
Police search river for missing man
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help as they search the Barwon River to find missing Mount Duneed man Bradley. Today (Friday, November 14), police...
