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October 21, 2025
Health Festival of Geelong grows into second year
GEELONG Health Festival organisers are back for a second year, following the success of the inaugural event in 2024. This year's event is returning on...
October 21, 2025
Local towns become heart safe
TOWNS in the Bellarine and Surf Coast are now better prepared in the event of a cardiac arrest after being recognised as Heart Safe...
October 20, 2025
Noll’s still on a roll
SHANNON Noll launched onto the music scene more than 20 years ago and the Australian singer-songwriter is showing no signs of slowing down. He rose...
October 19, 2025
Feeling the texture of art
CREATIVITY has been a staple in the life of local artist Jess Matters for as long as she can remember. For some, art is something...
October 18, 2025
A decade of planting
VOLUNTEERS will converge on The Point Conservation Reserve this Sunday, October 19, for The Point's 10th Annual Planting Day. Residents, nature lovers and environmental enthusiasts...
October 17, 2025
Longer pier locked in for St Leonards
A LARGER pier is on the way for St Leonards, with the Victorian government unveiling new designs for the popular Bellarine location. Minister for Ports...
October 17, 2025
Cycling fever hits Geelong as Gran Fondo celebrations roll in
EXCITEMENT is building across the region as four days of world-class cycling get underway. It's full steam ahead in Geelong today, with the UCI Gran...
October 17, 2025
North Bellarine Film Festival launches
LOCAL businesses and supporters of the North Bellarine Film Festival gathered at Portarlington's Pier St cafe last week for the launch event. Around 70 film...
October 17, 2025
Gardens open across Drysdale
TWO Bellarine gardens will welcome visitors next weekend as part of Open Gardens Victoria's 10th anniversary celebration. Taking place on October 25 and 26, Drysdale...
October 17, 2025
Pony club clears tyres thanks to local business
BARWON Heads and District Pony Club has taken another leap forward in Project Revitalise with the help of a local business. The club is on...
October 16, 2025
Don’t miss the 2025 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup
THERE is no better way to spend your public holiday than at the 2025 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup. Geelong's biggest midweek social event returns on Wednesday,...
October 15, 2025
Guy McLean brings his a-game for Royal Geelong Show
THE Royal Geelong Show bursts to life tomorrow (Thursday, October 16) promising four action-packed days of thrills, entertainment, rides, agriculture and family fun. Headlining the...
October 15, 2025
Local roads in line for repair
GEELONG, Bellarine and Surf Coast roads will undergo repair works in the coming months, as part of a state government road blitz. Announced in September,...
October 15, 2025
Redesigning life after cancer
BARWON Heads' Nicole Trimboli has turned the life-changing challenge of a bowel cancer diagnosis into a memoir that's raw, honest and inspiring. Released this week,...
October 14, 2025
The Bellarine’s new flavour
THE Bellarine has gained a new culinary dining experience with the addition of Upstairs Bellarine. A shared table experience, the Drysdale restaurant features a modern...
October 14, 2025
Festival vibes meet world-class cycling at SpinOff
THE SpinOff festival will roll into Geelong on Friday, October 17, bringing an afternoon of music, family fun, and world-class cycling with the UCI...
October 13, 2025
Free events for Children’s Week
GEELONG'S Children's Week is returning to the region with more than 20 free events, starting from tomorrow (Saturday, October 11). The national week is an...
October 12, 2025
Same great views, refreshed interior
At The Heads co-owners Tarren Colwell and Jak Evans have spent the past five years planning the restaurant's renovations. Now their vision has become...
October 10, 2025
Severe wind alert for Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across Victoria's south west, including Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine. Winds...
October 10, 2025
Musicians trade the stage for the bowling green
BOWLS clubs around Victoria will come to life throughout October and November when three indie acts team up for a regional tour. This Way North,...
October 9, 2025
A year of swimming commitment
FOR 365 consecutive days, a Bellarine father and daughter have jumped in the water to raise money for the Think Pink Foundation. Justin and Madi...
October 8, 2025
New outdoor dining guidelines unveiled
CAFÉ, restaurant and bar owners will be guided by a new, clearer policy in outdoor dining spaces across the municipality. Released by the City of...
October 7, 2025
Laps for bereaved children
WOMBAT'S Wish is calling on the local community to step up as its Wombat's Walk returns on Sunday, October 12. The community event, to be...
October 7, 2025
Award-winning films return to the Bellarine
FILMS from the winners and finalists of the North Bellarine Film Festival will grace the big screens again for the St Leonards Film Society's...
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