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Fresh Food Fair returns

THE grounds of Surfside Primary School will be filled with food, entertainment and community spirit as the Fresh Food Fair returns tomorrow (Friday, November...

Helping locals start their families

SINCE the introduction of free fertility care in Victoria two years ago, 50 babies have been welcomed into the world, providing Victorians, including Bellarine...

Portarlington welcomes back Royal Australian Navy Band

THE Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Band is gearing up to return to the Bellarine for a performance in Portarlington. Hosted by Portarlington Neighbourhood House, the...

Works start on Leopold Memorial Reserve precinct redevelopment

CONSTRUCTION is officially under way on the Leopold Memorial Reserve precinct redevelopment. Local contractors have taken on the federal government's $3.25 million three-stage upgrade. As part...

Lace up for Wombat’s Walk

IN HONOUR of International Child Grief Awareness Month in November, Wombat's Wish is hosting its first Wombat's Walk. As part of the event, attendees will...

Scotchmans Hill goes pink for Peta

THE Bellarine community is rallying around local Peta Chisholm with a sold-out fundraiser next week. Scotchmans Hill will host Pink for Peta on October 30,...

An insight into studio practices and techniques

There will be again be a dynamic energy at The Hive Gallery for the return of the Bellarine Art Trail this Melbourne Cup weekend. An...

QAL Arts celebrates 21 years

Queenscliff and Lonsdale Community Arts and Crafts Inc, better known as QAL Arts, is celebrating its 21st birthday this year, with 20 of those...

Getting up close and personal with art

On November 2 and November 3, The Bellarine Arts Trail will provide visitors with a vibrant mix of exhibitions and open studios. More than 90...

Seaview Gallery comes to life

Seaview Gallery will be vibrant and alive with colour this November featuring the ever-popular artist Sara Paxton. Paxton's exhibition Infinite Colour opens on November 2...

Christian White steps onto the ledge

AUTHOR Christian White has returned to the world of storytelling, publishing his latest book and embarking on a national tour in celebration. The former Ocean...

A mosaic of creative expression at House Gallery

In its 13th year, the Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Gallery presents Gallery Salon, during the Bellarine Arts Trail. The exhibition celebrates the vibrant creativity of six...

Capturing the Gemaxis experience

After completing her apprenticeship almost 25 years ago, Amanda O'Neill was fortunate enough to work with some of the best manufacturing jewellers in Australia...

Community Bank Bellarine through the years

• 1998 The Bellarine loses its last Big 4 bank

Abbie Chatfield dumps her trauma

Following a sell-out metropolitan tour last year, Abbie Chatfield is taking her Trauma Dump tour to regional venues across Australia. As part of her 13-date...

Celebrating 25 years of Community Bank Bellarine

AFTER 25 years of service in Portarlington, Community Bank Bellarine is reflecting on its strong beginnings and the support it has provided to the...

Grant keeps miniature railway chugging along

GEELONG'S only passenger carrying miniature railway has undergone a range of improvements as part of a refurbishment project. The Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway received a...

Brewing wine, beer, gin and good times

FarmDog Brewing offers a unique blend of family history and a haven for local creations as the next generation takes hold. Maddy and Jeremy Wolfe,...

Tom Ballard returns for second comedy festival

THERE will be plenty of laughs in Geelong as more than 60 comedians descend on the region at the end of the month for...

Crowd enjoys St George’s flower and dog show

DREARY conditions didn't deter the community from heading along to the St George's Flower show on Saturday. Returning for its second year in the Old...

Don’t let burn-offs escape this fire season

AS VICTORIA approaches the Fire Danger Period (FDP), the community is being urged to take extra precautions when burning-off. The CFA responded to 819 callouts...

Students reconnect after 50 years

PAST students and teachers of Queenscliff High School gathered at Seaview House on Friday last week (October 5) to celebrate their 50th reunion. Those who...

North Bellarine Film Festival launches in Portarlington

FILM enthusiasts gathered at Pier St on Friday last week (October 4) for the official launch of this year's North Bellarine Film Festival. The two-day...

Nature’s artist

Drawn in by the ever-changing beauty of the world around her, Bellarine artist Jane Flowers has spent more than two decades creating landscapes and...