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Community Bank Bellarine through the years

• 1998 The Bellarine loses its last Big 4 bank

Abbie Chatfield dumps her trauma

Following a sell-out metropolitan tour last year, Abbie Chatfield is taking her Trauma Dump tour to regional venues across Australia. As part of her 13-date...

Celebrating 25 years of Community Bank Bellarine

AFTER 25 years of service in Portarlington, Community Bank Bellarine is reflecting on its strong beginnings and the support it has provided to the...

Grant keeps miniature railway chugging along

GEELONG'S only passenger carrying miniature railway has undergone a range of improvements as part of a refurbishment project. The Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway received a...

Brewing wine, beer, gin and good times

FarmDog Brewing offers a unique blend of family history and a haven for local creations as the next generation takes hold. Maddy and Jeremy Wolfe,...

Tom Ballard returns for second comedy festival

THERE will be plenty of laughs in Geelong as more than 60 comedians descend on the region at the end of the month for...

Crowd enjoys St George’s flower and dog show

DREARY conditions didn't deter the community from heading along to the St George's Flower show on Saturday. Returning for its second year in the Old...

Don’t let burn-offs escape this fire season

AS VICTORIA approaches the Fire Danger Period (FDP), the community is being urged to take extra precautions when burning-off. The CFA responded to 819 callouts...

Students reconnect after 50 years

PAST students and teachers of Queenscliff High School gathered at Seaview House on Friday last week (October 5) to celebrate their 50th reunion. Those who...

North Bellarine Film Festival launches in Portarlington

FILM enthusiasts gathered at Pier St on Friday last week (October 4) for the official launch of this year's North Bellarine Film Festival. The two-day...

Nature’s artist

Drawn in by the ever-changing beauty of the world around her, Bellarine artist Jane Flowers has spent more than two decades creating landscapes and...

Women encouraged to keep getting screened for breast cancer

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Australians are being encouraged to get checked as the federal government celebrates a rise in screening rates. Statistics...

A century of stories and memories

NEXT week marks a major milestone for Geelong local Holly Carew as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Netball has been the centre of her life...

Tickets selling fast for Queenscliffe Literary Festival

TICKETS are selling fast for the annual Queenscliffe Literary Festival as the committee are busy putting the final touches on the action-packed event. The 2024...

Aussie music legend comes to town

Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite has hit the road again with his You Won’t Go Home Whistling the Lights Tour. The ARIA Hall of...

Cirque Africa brings high-energy performance to Geelong

A fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music will come together when the critically acclaimed Cirque Africa take the stage in Geelong next weekend. Part...

Paving the way to a nature and climate positive future

THE Corangamite Catchment Authority (CMA) and the G21 Geelong Region Alliance co-hosted the Nature and Climate Positive Forum last month. More than 70 representatives from...

Vitality and Laser and Skin’s industry success

VITALITY Laser and Skin has been operating on the Bellarine for more than two decades, priding itself in delivering the best customer experience. Led by...

Creating memorable celebrations at the Geelong Arts Centre

Theatre shows, comedy and live music one night, parties, functions and fundraisers the next, Geelong Arts Centre is a venue that wears many hats. While...

Versatile spaces to suit your end-of-year event needs

At Mantra Lorne, we offer versatile spaces to suit your end of year event needs. Choose from our cozy indoor settings or take advantage of...

Options for everyone at the Great Ocean Road Resort

Reward the team for all their hard work at Anglesea's all-in-one venue, Great Ocean Road Resort. Indoor heated pool, renowned day spa, restaurant, private dining...

Celebrate the end of year in style

As the year draws to a close, it is time to reflect, celebrate and look ahead. What better way to mark the occasion than by...

Creating connections

Ocean Grove's Bloom Art and Coffee isn't just an art school - it's a space fostering creativity and bringing together a community, driven by...

Seniors can get moving for free

IN SUPPORT of older Victorians, Seniors Card holders will receive eight days of free public transport from this Sunday, October 6 until October 13. The...