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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

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 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 27, 2025

Fashion for a Cause to hit the runway

THIS Sunday, April 27, local businesses from around the Bellarine will join forces for Fashion for a Cause. Nearly 20 models will strut their stuff...

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...

April 27, 2025

Local eateries awarded chef hats

THE winners of the 2025 Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards have been announced, with recipients in Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine. Chef...

April 25, 2025

Anzac Day projections to light up City Hall

WHILE Anzac Day services take place across the nation, Geelong's City Hall will commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing of troops at Gallipoli...

April 25, 2025

Stories of the Edge – a weekend of diversity and inclusion under one roof

A SMORGASBORD of more than 30 artists sharing their poetry, music, art and stories - all of which are offered by indigenous, refugee, LGBTQIA+...

April 25, 2025

Great Rail Run called off

A COMMUNITY run which would see participants race the steam train from Queenscliff to Drysdale has been cancelled for this year The Great Rail Run...

April 24, 2025

Plastic ducks take to the water for annual event

HUNDREDS of plastic ducks dived off the Barwon Heads Footbridge on Easter Saturday in the annual Great Barwon River Duck Race. Organised by the Rotary...

April 23, 2025

Parkinson’s pilot to transform Australian care

FUNDING from Fight Parkinson's and the University of Tasmania will bring a new pilot program in the fight against Parkinson's to Western Victoria. The $3.7...

April 22, 2025

Concerns grow surrounding proposed fisheries restructure

A VICTORIAN Fisheries Authority (VFA) proposal has sparked a vote of no confidence in the chief executive officer from the union and a petition...

April 22, 2025

Australian seniors skipping oral healthcare

THE Australian Dental Association (ADA) has found the dental health of seniors is declining across the nation. The findings from its annual study revealed more...

April 22, 2025

Shaping the public places of Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong is asking for help on how it plans, delivers and manages the city's outdoor public spaces. The City is inviting...

April 21, 2025

Anzac Day commemorations on the Bellarine

ANZAC Day ceremonies will take place across the Bellarine on Friday, April 25 as communities pause to commemorate the day. The Portarlington and St Leonards...

April 20, 2025

Vintage machinery display hailed a success

HUNDREDS of people made their way to the Oneday Estate on Sunday for the Bellarine Vintage Machinery Group Inc's annual event. An array of vintage...

April 20, 2025

Crafting the perfect scent

FROM a young age, Aysha Hansen's memories have been intertwined with smells, reminding her of different moments in her life. After years of being fascinated...

April 18, 2025

Good Friday Appeal House brings smiles to faces

THIS year's Good Friday Appeal Charity Home is gearing up to go under the hammer next weekend where all proceeds will be donated to...

April 17, 2025

Entries open for local film festival

SUBMISSIONS are now open for this year's North Bellarine Film Festival, with the 2025 event boasting more prize money. The film festival, to be held...

April 14, 2025

Free lessons offered to halt decline in kids’ swimming skills

THE City of Greater Geelong is offering free swimming lessons in an attempt to combat a decline in young children’s swimming skills. Research from Royal...

April 14, 2025

Desalinated water order to flow to Geelong

THE Victorian government has placed a 50 gigalitre water order at the Victorian Desalination Plant following the impacts of drying conditions. Announced on April 4...

April 13, 2025

Say hello to a new sauna experience

Nestled among the trees and surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves sits Hello Sauna, a hive of relaxation and rejuvenation on the Bellarine. Made...

April 13, 2025

New tobacco health warning welcomed by professionals

MANDATORY changes to Australia's tobacco products came into effect this month, a move welcomed by Quit and Cancer Council. Australia is now the second country...

April 10, 2025

Celebrating 80 years of service

FOR eight decades, the CFA has protected and serviced Victorians in times of emergency, a milestone the organisation celebrated last week. While volunteer brigades have...