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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dreggs are still caught in the reverie
Australian Indi-folk musicians The Dreggs, are hitting the road for their regional tour following the release of their debut album Caught in a Reverie. As...
New emergency markers boost beach safety
BARWON Coast have installed 60 new emergency markers along the coastal reserve from Collendina to Breamlea. The updated markers are now green and can help...
Grants to boost regional Victoria’s creative events
APPLICATIONS for the Small Regional Presenters program are now open with grants up to $15,000 available for events taking place in 2025. The funds can...
Harvest Experience recognised in GBEAs
DRYSDALE'S Harvest Experience is taking food straight from the paddock to the plate with a unique and personalised approach. Co-owners Michelle Visser Hodson and husband...
Dunking for a cause
DUNK Day returned to the Bellarine Distillery last weekend, raising more than $6,000 for Fight MND. On Sunday (September 15), distillery co-owners Russ Watson and Craig...
Driving the cheese train
A love of cheese and a gap in the market sparked Geelong's Jo Bangles to set out and bring Australia's first ever cheese train...
Recycling mobile phones in Queenscliff
BROKEN and old mobile phones can now be recycled in the Borough of Queenscliffe with the introduction of MobileMuster. All mobile phone brands, their chargers...
The Dancin Man grooves into Geelong
STEP back in time with a show full of energetic singing and dancing as Luke Alleva takes the stage as The Dancin Man on...
Taking the stress out of bin day
NEVER forget bin day again with the help of local business The Torquay Bin Guy who offers a range of services to take care...
All Aboard DisABILITY services host Coker
ALL Aboard disABILITY Support Services recently welcomed Corangamite federal member Libby Coker for a special morning tea and a lively question-and-answer session. The event marked...
Two Feet and a Heartbeat returns
TWO Feet and a Heartbeat is returning to the region in October, raising vital funds and awareness for HeartKids. Torquay will host this year's event...
Saving water on the Bellarine
TWO local organisations have partnered under a new water-saving plan on the Bellarine Peninsula. Barwon Water and Barwon Coast have teamed up to utilise digital...
Saying no to vaping
The City of Greater Geelong has received a $200,000 VicHealth Vaping Prevention Grant to lead the Barwon South West Vaping Prevention Coalition. Joining VicHealth and...
New chapter for Geelong arts businesses
Two Geelong businesses have undergone a rebrand and relaunch, now coming under the same umbrella as they head towards the future. Announced earlier this month,...
Vinnies calls for volunteers
A BELLARINE charity store has made a call out for help as volunteer numbers dwindle. Queenscliff's Vinnies are on the lookout for people to donate...
Gear up for ultimate fun at Laserquest
Get ready for some serious action at Laserquest. This school holiday season, gear up for ultimate fun at Laserquest Geelong and their pop up store...
There’s a great deal brewing at Jumpz
Jumpz Anglesea is just as much fun for adults as it is for children, and you might not even know it's there. Anglesea's wall-to-wall trampoline...