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August 20, 2024
Have your say on fishing in Victoria
VICTORIAN Fisheries Authority (VFA) is on the hunt for recreational fishers to join an advisory committee. Nominations are open now for those interested on serving...
August 20, 2024
Local secondary schools set to take part in money challenge
SCHOOLS around Australia are gearing up to take part in the annual Suncorp Bank ESSI Money Challenge. Returning for its ninth year, the challenge runs...
August 19, 2024
Festival of Glass returning to Drysdale
THE Bellarine's annual Festival of Glass is returning next weekend for the 14th instalment of the popular event. On August 25, Drysdale Community Hub will...
August 18, 2024
Sparking joy with sustainable designs
Discarded materials and unwanted finds are being transformed into one-of-a-kind pieces by local sustainable designer and artist Emily Rastas. In 2019, she established Emipeli Design,...
August 17, 2024
Landcare Australia open community grants program
LANDCARE Australia's Community Grants program is now open, with a total pool of $300,000 available. Grants are available between $5,000 and $20,000 for all Landcare groups...
August 15, 2024
A Dan Sultan double act
Following performances at the Melbourne Arts Centre last month with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Dan Sultan will headline two gigs at The Sound Doctor. The...
August 14, 2024
Hands-on environmental program returns
APPLICATIONS are now open for the popular Nature Stewards program ahead of its return to Geelong, exploring the world of native plants and animals. From...
August 12, 2024
Ocean Grove Rotary lauds Paul Harris Fellows
MEMBERS from the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove have been made Paul Harris Fellows for their contributions to the club Andrea Tierney was one of...
August 11, 2024
Combining quality with sustainability
Australian fashion label Elk has grown to reach national success. Founded by two Bellarine residents, the brand is continuing to grow with the launch...
August 11, 2024
Distillery’s ‘Kestrel’ crowned as nation’s best single malt whisky
Bellarine Distillery has taken out the top gong at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, winning the trophy for Best Single Malt Whisky. The distillery's Rare...
August 11, 2024
Torquay announce invitees for Hells Djarrak
TORQUAY Boardriders has announced its invitee list for its multi-club invitational Hells Djarrak surfing event on August 31. The club has invited 46 of their...
August 11, 2024
Local Vitality Laser and Skin Clinic makes national finalist
FINALISTS for the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA) 2024 have been announced, with the Bellarine's Vitality Laser and Skin clinic making the list. Nominated in...
August 7, 2024
Jimeoin’s your man
Australian TV regular, actor and comedian Jimeoin has hit the road again with his Who’s Your Man tour. Known for his sharp wit and observations...
August 4, 2024
Keeping the flame alive
Point Lonsdale's La Monique Perfumery and Candlery is more than just your average candle and homewares store. It's a store with a purpose, raising funds...
August 4, 2024
Getting school students moving
CHILDREN are being encouraged to use a more active mode of transport to get to and from school with a new program from the...
August 3, 2024
It’s Alive at the Queenscliff Primary School Art Show
QUEENSCLIFF Primary School's bi-annual art show is returning with a showcase of student artworks. On August 8 more than 300 works will be on display,...
August 2, 2024
Making a difference in Papua New Guinea
A BELLARINE builder has recently returned from Papua New Guinea after lending a hand as part of a Rotary Club of Torquay's school development...
July 31, 2024
The Belair Lip Bombs blitz the east coast
Live music venues across the east coast are to set come alive as The Belair Lip Bombs take over stages from Ballarat to Brisbane. The...
July 30, 2024
E-scooters legalised across Victoria
SHARE hire scooters will be permanently legalised in Victoria following a successful two-year trial in regional areas and metropolitan Melbourne. The Victorian government will introduce...
July 30, 2024
Barwon Water provides boost to schools, community initiatives
BARWON Water has announced its latest round of community and school grant recipients, funding 25 projects across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong regions. Successful...
July 29, 2024
Vintage machinery to roll out on the Bellarine
THE Bellarine Vintage Machinery Group is gearing up to hold its annual Father's Day event in September. Classic cars, motorbikes, trucks, vintage tractors and more...
July 28, 2024
Jebediah to unleash OIKS at Torquay Hotel
LONG-RUNNING Australian band Jebediah has embarked on its national OIKS album tour, with a local performance set for next week. The quartet are bringing their...
July 28, 2024
Prioritising customers and freshness
Paul Mifsud's passion for high quality and fresh produce has led to nine years of success for his Bellarine farmgate grocery store, Farmer's Harvest. Mifsud...
July 28, 2024
Local artist debuts work
After finding her creative voice, Geelong artist Stephanie Venosta is debuting her first full body of work at a local gallery. Venosta has been painting...
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