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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 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
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 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 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...
April 5, 2025
Golf day raises thousands for Geelong organisation
FUNDRAISING records were broken at the Curlewis Golf Course when the Ryan Gatgens Memorial Golf Day returned for a fifth year. Held on March 9,...
April 4, 2025
Heritage machinery on display
AN EMPTY paddock at Oneday Estate Winery will be transformed into a display of all things historic for the annual vintage machinery event next...
April 3, 2025
Improvements for Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale beaches
SOME of Victoria's best beaches, including those on the Bellarine, will undergo works to address erosion and improve beach access. Announced by Minister for Environment...
April 3, 2025
Calls to make anti-theft screws mandatory
IN RESPONSE to an increase in number plate thefts, RACV is calling on the Victorian government to mandate anti-theft screws in new and second-hand...
April 1, 2025
New bird observation point unveiled
BARWON River's new bird observation point in Ocean Grove is now officially open. The launch on Friday last week was also a celebration of the...
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