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October 12, 2024

Women encouraged to keep getting screened for breast cancer

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Australians are being encouraged to get checked as the federal government celebrates a rise in screening rates. Statistics...

October 11, 2024

A century of stories and memories

NEXT week marks a major milestone for Geelong local Holly Carew as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Netball has been the centre of her life...

October 10, 2024

Tickets selling fast for Queenscliffe Literary Festival

TICKETS are selling fast for the annual Queenscliffe Literary Festival as the committee are busy putting the final touches on the action-packed event. The 2024...

October 10, 2024

Aussie music legend comes to town

Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite has hit the road again with his You Won’t Go Home Whistling the Lights Tour. The ARIA Hall of...

October 10, 2024

Cirque Africa brings high-energy performance to Geelong

A fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music will come together when the critically acclaimed Cirque Africa take the stage in Geelong next weekend. Part...

October 9, 2024

Paving the way to a nature and climate positive future

THE Corangamite Catchment Authority (CMA) and the G21 Geelong Region Alliance co-hosted the Nature and Climate Positive Forum last month. More than 70 representatives from...

October 8, 2024

Vitality and Laser and Skin’s industry success

VITALITY Laser and Skin has been operating on the Bellarine for more than two decades, priding itself in delivering the best customer experience. Led by...

October 7, 2024

Versatile spaces to suit your end-of-year event needs

At Mantra Lorne, we offer versatile spaces to suit your end of year event needs. Choose from our cozy indoor settings or take advantage of...

October 7, 2024

Options for everyone at the Great Ocean Road Resort

Reward the team for all their hard work at Anglesea's all-in-one venue, Great Ocean Road Resort. Indoor heated pool, renowned day spa, restaurant, private dining...

October 7, 2024

Creating memorable celebrations at the Geelong Arts Centre

Theatre shows, comedy and live music one night, parties, functions and fundraisers the next, Geelong Arts Centre is a venue that wears many hats. While...

October 7, 2024

Celebrate the end of year in style

As the year draws to a close, it is time to reflect, celebrate and look ahead. What better way to mark the occasion than by...

October 6, 2024

Creating connections

Ocean Grove's Bloom Art and Coffee isn't just an art school - it's a space fostering creativity and bringing together a community, driven by...

October 5, 2024

Boosting mental health and wellbeing with Australia Post grants

AUSTRALIA Post has awarded funding to more than 70 not-for-profit community groups as part of its 2024 Community Grants program. Grants will provide funding to...

October 5, 2024

Seniors can get moving for free

IN SUPPORT of older Victorians, Seniors Card holders will receive eight days of free public transport from this Sunday, October 6 until October 13. The...

October 3, 2024

Adam Harvey hits the road for national tour

Australian country music singer Adam Harvey is touring nationally next month to celebrate the release of his 17th studio album. Harvey and his band will...

October 3, 2024

Torquay local joins reality TV show

THOSE tuning into Paramount+ TV show Aussie Shore may see a familiar face, as Torquay local Lexie Dyer gets in front of the camera...

October 3, 2024

The Bellarine to celebrate Children’s Week

CHILDREN'S Week will see groups and organisations across the Bellarine come together for a range of events and activities. The Week is a national celebration,...

October 3, 2024

Geelong’s biggest day of racing

DON'T miss the biggest race day on the country racing calendar. Experience the thrill and glamour of the 2024 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup on October 23...

October 1, 2024

Geelong honours pregnancy and infant loss

FAMILIES will come together this October for International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The Month is a time for people to share their memories...

September 29, 2024

Third time’s the charm at Arlo Wines

Peter Roddy and Ebony Vagg took a chance on a Portarlington business, transforming it into their latest venture, Arlo Wines. The dynamic duo is also...

September 29, 2024

Be fire ready this season

RESIDENTS in fire-risk areas are being encouraged to take their safety more seriously and begin preparations for the upcoming fire season now. The concern comes...

September 29, 2024

50 years on

STUDENTS and staff from Queenscliff High School will come together and reminisce on their schooling at the coming 50th reunion. On October 5, the Seaview...

September 28, 2024

Bellarine wind turbine reaches the end of its life

A CONNEWARRE wind turbine has reached the end of its operational life and will be decommissioned and dismantled by Barwon Water. After being installed in...

September 27, 2024

Bellarine trio launches crime novella

THREE Bellarine authors have come together to publish a crime novella, written over more than a decade. Jacqui Connor, Jenny Macaulay and Pearl Wilson collaborated...