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May 16, 2025
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...
May 15, 2025
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...
May 13, 2025
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...
May 12, 2025
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...
May 11, 2025
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...
May 11, 2025
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...
May 7, 2025
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...
May 7, 2025
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,...
May 4, 2025
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...
May 4, 2025
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...
May 4, 2025
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...
May 3, 2025
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...
May 2, 2025
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...
May 1, 2025
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...
April 30, 2025
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...
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 29, 2025
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...
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
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 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 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 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+...
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