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December 8, 2024
Handcrafted and traditional from start to finish
For more than three decades, South Coast Surfboards has been riding the waves of business, handcrafting boards and serving up coffees from its Torquay...
December 5, 2024
Heavy rain causes static vehicle display to be postponed
WET weather over the weekend forced the Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club to postpone their annual event. The club's Static Vehicle Display was scheduled to take...
December 2, 2024
New mural inside Bellarine business
A BLANK wall inside one Bellarine business has been transformed with a bright mural by a local artist. Terri Pollock has taken her creative talent...
December 1, 2024
Curbing number plate theft on the Bellarine
BELLARINE Police and Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine have teamed up to bring Safe Plate Days to the Bellarine. As part of the initiative, cars in the...
December 1, 2024
Creating a community space
Surf Coast locals Mick and Renae Ranger have unveiled their latest venture, where brewed beer, community spirit and good food collide at the newly-opened...
November 29, 2024
Geelong’s Christmas Opening night moves indoors
PREDICTED heavy rain and thunderstorms have forced the November 30 Christmas Opening Night – Denis Walter Carols event to be moved indoors to the...
November 26, 2024
New venue proves successful for North Bellarine Film Festival
THE red carpet was rolled out in Portarlington over the weekend as the North Bellarine Film Festival returned. Across two days, from November 15 to...
November 26, 2024
Farm My School takes home $80,000 grant
FARM My School have taken out the $80,000 P500 Grant from the Geelong Community Foundation, decided at the annual Pitch and Vote Night last...
November 26, 2024
Bellarine embraces electric vehicles and bikes
CROWDS gathered at the Springdale Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday for the first Bellarine EV and E-Bike Expo. Organised by Parents for Climate, Bellarine Bicycle Users...
November 25, 2024
Inaugural Wombat’s Walk fights off windy conditions
WINDY and wild conditions didn't hinder fundraising efforts at the inaugural Wombat Walk last Sunday (November 17). The event was organised by Bellarine charity Wombat's...
November 24, 2024
Local label with a comfort focus
A desire to do something creative led one Geelong mum to swap her life in the corporate world for the world of fashion. Carlie O'Loughlin...
November 24, 2024
Fire Danger Period to begin in the south-west
THE City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, and the Borough of Queenscliffe will be subject to fire restrictions as the Fire Danger Period...
November 23, 2024
Celebrating Nature Week in Geelong
THE regions wildlife and natural areas will be on display next week as Geelong Nature Week kicks off on Monday, November 25. Running until November,...
November 18, 2024
Local vet secures Churchill Fellowship
A LOCAL Bellarine vet is among the more than 100 Australians awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. The fellowship celebrates diverse Australians making a...
November 18, 2024
A curation of lovely things
Fun, friendly and a little bit cheeky is how Bellarine business owner Melanie Lewis describes her store. Set on top of the hill in Portarlington,...
November 15, 2024
Surf Coast excitement as Matildas arrive in town
THERE was a buzz of excitement at Torquay’s Banyul-Warri Fields today (Friday, November 15), as two Matildas dropped in to see the young members...
November 15, 2024
Seeing is believing as the Polar Express arrives
THE magic of Christmas is coming alive on the Bellarine as the Polar Express Train Ride returns to Queenscliff. Pulling into town later this month,...
November 15, 2024
Pink Ribbon Breakfast raises thousands
HUNDREDS of people came together in Curlewis for the Bellarine Women's Network's seventh Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Clairbeaux hosted the annual event, where 200 guests turned...
November 14, 2024
Running for a purpose at this year’s Afterglow Night Run
ONE Surf Coast event is joining the fight against sexual and family violence as it returns for its 10th year in December. The Black Diamond...
November 14, 2024
Bellarine pauses for Remembrance Day
COMMUNITIES across the Bellarine paused earlier in the week as they marked Remembrance Day on Monday this week. Services took place across Australia on November...
November 13, 2024
Portarlington Golf Club shines at state awards
THE Portarlington Golf Club have fought off strong competition to take out the top place for best Legends Tour pro-am event at this year's...
November 13, 2024
Second round of Green Links Grant Program opens
THE second round of the Green Links Grant Program has officially opened with $2 million to be invested in projects helping to restore and...
November 12, 2024
Geelong to host ALWAYS LIVE events
VICTORIA will celebrate live music with the return of ALWAYS LIVE later this month. Across 17 days from November 22 to December 8, more than...
November 12, 2024
Make sure your parcels arrive in time for Christmas
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to plan ahead when it comes to their holiday shopping, with Australia Post releasing the cut-off dates for posting within...
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