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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...