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August 5, 2025

Volunteers come together for planting initiative

MEMBERS from the Bellarine North Rotary have come together for a community plating day in St Leonards as they look to give back to...

August 5, 2025

Volunteers come together for planting initiative

MEMBERS from the Bellarine North Rotary have come together for a community plating day in St Leonards as they look to give back to...

August 4, 2025

Special Charge Scheme finalised for Bellarine road

THE City of Greater Geelong has finalised a special charge scheme for a completed road construction project on the Bellarine. Councillors received a report with...

August 4, 2025

A Bracewell treat

FROM co-hosting Channel 10’s The Cheap Seats to the stage of Geelong Arts Centre, Melanie Bracewell is heading out on tour. The New Zealand comedian...

August 3, 2025

Lizzy Hoo

THE comedy scene in Geelong is heating up as Laughs and Lagers returns to Blackman's Brewery in Grovedale this Sunday, August 3. Presented by Geelong...

August 3, 2025

Cottage By the Sea fundraiser shines

QUEENSCLIFF"S Cottage By the Sea Fundraising branch is celebrating the success of their most recent event. The group hosted a fundraiser evening on July 25,...

August 2, 2025

Blues train switches it up

THE Blues Train is entering a new era, shaking up the way passengers experience the scenic railway journey. As the new season approaches, the live music...

August 1, 2025

Water restrictions relief in Apollo Bay

WATER restrictions will be lifted in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek from today (Friday, August 1) A welcome rise in storage levels mean the...

July 31, 2025

Protecting the aging population from scams

THE Bellarine Police Station's Community Engagement Unit is helping fight the rising risk of scams in older demographic groups. More than 50 presentations have taken...

July 30, 2025

Electricity network seeks apprentices

CITIPOWER and Powercor are undertaking one of the biggest trade recruitment drives by a Victorian electricity network in years. The two organisations are on the...

July 30, 2025

First employee marks milestone for Bellarine volunteer group

A GRANT from the Wicking Trust has allowed Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine (CHoB) to hire its first employee. Queenscliff local Annie Chatham has been...

July 29, 2025

Push for preventative support for type 2 diabetes

DIETITIANS Australia wants to see a more proactive, preventative and early intervention approach in nutrition support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes. The...

July 28, 2025

Local charity named finalist in national award

AN OCEAN Grove organisation has made the list of national finalists in the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards. Cherished Pets is one of three finalists in...

July 27, 2025

Nightjar reveals new look for summer

After 15 unforgettable summers under the stars, Nightjar is returning in 2026 with a bold new vision: Nightjar - The Summer Series. Long known for...

July 27, 2025

The untold story of Australian Soldiers

AN author's newly published book sheds light on how Australian prisoners of war broke out and became resistance fighters, double agents and spies during...

July 27, 2025

New exhibition creates comfort

WINTER in Geelong is about to get slightly warmer as Geelong Illustrators launch its Keepin' it Cosy exhibition on August 2. The exhibition is all...

July 27, 2025

Celebrating five decades of Richard Clapton

AUSTRALIAN musician Richard Clapton first landed on the music scene five decades ago with his debut album Prussian Blue, a milestone he is celebrating...

July 23, 2025

Mt Duneed fuels up with new servo

APCO has opened its doors at its new Mt Duneed location, featuring the new face of convenience and a first of its kind for...

July 23, 2025

Cottage by the Sea to host United Nations speaker

COTTAGE by the Sea's fundraising branch is offering the community the unique opportunity to hear from an Ocean Grove local and her work with...

July 23, 2025

Boost to the Bellarine’s live music scene

MUSICIANS, venues and festivals across Victoria will benefit from a $3 million boost to the industry, including those in the Geelong region. The Bellarine will...

July 22, 2025

Country music heads to Torquay

Nashville country musician Jackson Dean is heading down under for his On The Back of My Dreams world tour with performances across metro and...

July 22, 2025

Improving the mental health of Geelong locals

The City of Greater Geelong is calling for community members to shine a light on the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the region. In...

July 21, 2025

Applications open for child protection jobs

APPLICATIONS for the 2026 Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP) are now open as the initiative returns for its 10th year. People studying a social work,...

July 21, 2025

Geelong projects reach international audience

TWO Geelong design projects are on show in France and Portugal, showcasing local innovation and creativity on the world stage. The Dell Eco Reef, an...