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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
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
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
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 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 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...
April 9, 2025
Survey reveals insight into Geelong’s health
RESULTS from the 2024 Geelong Preventive Health Survey were released on Wednesday this week, revealing the health and wellbeing needs of the municipality. The findings,...
April 8, 2025
Local finalists announced in Victorian Sport Awards
THE 2024 Victorian Sport Awards have announced this year's finalists, including four locals from Geelong and Barwon Heads' Jakara Anthony. The annual awards recognise and...
April 6, 2025
Combining style and durability at Shine the Label
THE struggle of finding children's clothing with a balance of durability and design sparked a Torquay mum to start her own brand. Mum of three...
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