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January 7, 2025
Mighty mussels to star at Portarlington festival
PORTARLINGTON'S mussels, entertainment, food and wine offerings will be on full display next weekend as the annual Mussell Festival returns to the Bellarine. It is...
January 7, 2025
Preventing battery fires this holiday season
THE community has been urged to understand the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. The warning comes from Victorian fire agencies following the explosion of a...
December 28, 2024
Browse books for sale in Drysdale
THOUSANDS of volumes will fill the St. James Anglican Church in Drysdale next week as the annual book sale returns. From Thursday, January 2 to...
December 27, 2024
Archers Torquay launches into a new era
A YEAR on from taking over the reins at one of Torquay's wine bars, owners Emma Aitken Alexander and Rob Aitken have rebranded. Mr Archer...
December 25, 2024
Bush kinder programs expanding in the region
KINDERGARTENS across the Surf Coast Shire and City of Greater Geelong will receive funding from the Victorian government as part of the bush kinder...
December 25, 2024
Students posters boast community safety
NINE Bellarine students have been crowned the winners of the Neighbourhood Watch Greater Geelong Community Safety Poster Competition. Entrants were encouraged to create posters with...
December 24, 2024
State-wide Total Fire Ban declared for Boxing Day
A TOTAL Fire Ban (TBA) has been declared for all of Victoria on Boxing Day (December 26) with hot, dry and windy conditions expected. During...
December 24, 2024
Masters Tournament takes centre court
BASKETBALLERS will descend on Torquay for the Surfcoast Basketball Association (SBA) Masters Tournament in February. The event, on February 1 and 2, aims to give...
December 23, 2024
Upgrades for north Geelong school
GEELONG’S Northern Bay College will receive more than $1.7 million in funding for improved facilities and maintenance works around the campus. The state government funded...
December 23, 2024
Supporting beloved pets this Christmas
BELLARINE'S Cherished Pets Foundation is calling on the local community to dig deep these holidays and donate to its Christmas campaign. The foundation is built...
December 22, 2024
Sweetening the community spirit
The Geelong Beekeepers Club Inc is abuzz with generosity, giving their time to educate the community and donating jars of honey to a local...
December 18, 2024
New study to highlight concussion in AFLW players
The impacts of concussion experienced by AFLW players will be put under the microscope in a new study. In partnership with the AFL, the Victorian...
December 17, 2024
Victoria’s seafood industry gets an expansion
AN ADDITIONAL 369 hectares of water will be made available for farming in Port Phillip's aquaculture reserve in a boost for the states seafood...
December 17, 2024
Staying heart healthy this festive season
The Christmas and holiday period can bring with it work parties and catch-ups with friends and family, often filled with plenty of tempting food. As...
December 16, 2024
Fuelling careers in disability support
TO STRENGTHEN Victoria's disability workforce the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) has opened applications for the Reginal Disability Worker Scholarships. Disability support work...
December 15, 2024
It’s about time to relax
Relaxation and wellness on the Surf Coast will rise to another level with the opening of About Time Bathhouse later this month. Featuring treatment rooms,...
December 15, 2024
Liminal Gallery goes large with new exhibition
More than 25 emerging local artists from the Geelong region now have their works on display in Liminal Gallery's 100+ exhibition. Officially opening on Saturday,...
December 13, 2024
Coerver Coaching’s holiday programs attract professional talent
Professional soccer player and coach, Masamichi Kuroyanagi, can't wait to share his training tips and love of the game when Coerver Coaching kicks off...
December 13, 2024
Get ready for a splashtastic summer
Outside Adventures has kayaking fun suited to everyone, from five-day children's holiday camps to family-friendly tours. All activities are run by passionate kayaking instructors who...
December 13, 2024
Growing and thriving through outdoor play and adventure
AT the Y Anglesea Discovery Camp, the focus is to get young people outdoors and learning, challenging comfort zones and connecting with the natural...
December 13, 2024
Indented Head Yacht Club to get improved facilities
A SIGNIFICANT funding boost for the Indented Head Yacht Club (IHYC) will see upgrades to the much-used club house thanks to an $800,000 grant. The...
December 12, 2024
Help Our Village help struggling families
AFTER a year of record demand, Our Village (previously Geelong Mums) has launched its Festive Appeal. The rise in cost of living and need for...
December 12, 2024
Taking control of your finances
Here we are; Christmas has snuck up on us again. One minute it's footy finals, the next minute it's December, Coles and Woolies are decked...
December 10, 2024
Heart Foundation welcomes tougher tobacco regulations
The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Victorian government's passing of reforms to minimise illegal tobacco sales. The Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme)...
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