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November 1, 2024

Surprises galore at Bellarine Smokehouse + Provedore’s new shop

Bellarine Smokehouse + Provedore Sarah Fenton and Jason Smith have dedicated the past six years to transforming the award-winning Bellarine Smokehouse into the thriving business...

November 1, 2024

Drive Me Bellarine taking visitors around the region

Drive Me Bellarine What happens when you fall in love with where you live? You open another business of course, just ask Jason Smith and his...

November 1, 2024

Asian flavours on the Bellarine

The newly renamed restaurant, Gingerbaby is housed in the iconic guest house Circa1902. Offering a variety of spaces for dining, relaxing, morning or afternoon tea...

October 31, 2024

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...

October 30, 2024

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...

October 29, 2024

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...

October 28, 2024

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...

October 28, 2024

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...

October 27, 2024

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,...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

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...

October 25, 2024

Community Bank Bellarine through the years

• 1998 The Bellarine loses its last Big 4 bank

In 1998, the Commonweath Bank announced it would close its branch in Portarlington by the...

October 24, 2024

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...

October 24, 2024

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...

October 22, 2024

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...