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December 15, 2024

Liminal Gallery goes large with new exhibition

More than 25 emerging local artists from the Geelong region now have their works on display in Liminal Gallery's 100+ exhibition. Officially opening on Saturday,...

December 13, 2024

Coerver Coaching’s holiday programs attract professional talent

Professional soccer player and coach, Masamichi Kuroyanagi, can't wait to share his training tips and love of the game when Coerver Coaching kicks off...

December 13, 2024

Indented Head Yacht Club to get improved facilities

A SIGNIFICANT funding boost for the Indented Head Yacht Club (IHYC) will see upgrades to the much-used club house thanks to an $800,000 grant. The...

December 13, 2024

Get ready for a splashtastic summer

Outside Adventures has kayaking fun suited to everyone, from five-day children's holiday camps to family-friendly tours. All activities are run by passionate kayaking instructors who...

December 13, 2024

Growing and thriving through outdoor play and adventure

AT the Y Anglesea Discovery Camp, the focus is to get young people outdoors and learning, challenging comfort zones and connecting with the natural...

December 12, 2024

Help Our Village help struggling families

AFTER a year of record demand, Our Village (previously Geelong Mums) has launched its Festive Appeal. The rise in cost of living and need for...

December 10, 2024

Heart Foundation welcomes tougher tobacco regulations

The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Victorian government's passing of reforms to minimise illegal tobacco sales. The Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme)...

December 8, 2024

Handcrafted and traditional from start to finish

For more than three decades, South Coast Surfboards has been riding the waves of business, handcrafting boards and serving up coffees from its Torquay...

December 5, 2024

Heavy rain causes static vehicle display to be postponed

WET weather over the weekend forced the Bellarine Historic Vehicle Club to postpone their annual event. The club's Static Vehicle Display was scheduled to take...

December 2, 2024

New mural inside Bellarine business

A BLANK wall inside one Bellarine business has been transformed with a bright mural by a local artist. Terri Pollock has taken her creative talent...

December 1, 2024

Curbing number plate theft on the Bellarine

BELLARINE Police and Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine have teamed up to bring Safe Plate Days to the Bellarine. As part of the initiative, cars in the...

December 1, 2024

Creating a community space

Surf Coast locals Mick and Renae Ranger have unveiled their latest venture, where brewed beer, community spirit and good food collide at the newly-opened...

November 29, 2024

Geelong’s Christmas Opening night moves indoors

PREDICTED heavy rain and thunderstorms have forced the November 30 Christmas Opening Night – Denis Walter Carols event to be moved indoors to the...

November 26, 2024

New venue proves successful for North Bellarine Film Festival

THE red carpet was rolled out in Portarlington over the weekend as the North Bellarine Film Festival returned. Across two days, from November 15 to...

November 26, 2024

Farm My School takes home $80,000 grant

FARM My School have taken out the $80,000 P500 Grant from the Geelong Community Foundation, decided at the annual Pitch and Vote Night last...

November 26, 2024

Bellarine embraces electric vehicles and bikes

CROWDS gathered at the Springdale Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday for the first Bellarine EV and E-Bike Expo. Organised by Parents for Climate, Bellarine Bicycle Users...

November 25, 2024

Inaugural Wombat’s Walk fights off windy conditions

WINDY and wild conditions didn't hinder fundraising efforts at the inaugural Wombat Walk last Sunday (November 17). The event was organised by Bellarine charity Wombat's...

November 24, 2024

Local label with a comfort focus

A desire to do something creative led one Geelong mum to swap her life in the corporate world for the world of fashion. Carlie O'Loughlin...

November 24, 2024

Fire Danger Period to begin in the south-west

THE City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, and the Borough of Queenscliffe will be subject to fire restrictions as the Fire Danger Period...

November 23, 2024

Celebrating Nature Week in Geelong

THE regions wildlife and natural areas will be on display next week as Geelong Nature Week kicks off on Monday, November 25. Running until November,...

November 18, 2024

Local vet secures Churchill Fellowship

A LOCAL Bellarine vet is among the more than 100 Australians awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship. The fellowship celebrates diverse Australians making a...

November 18, 2024

A curation of lovely things

Fun, friendly and a little bit cheeky is how Bellarine business owner Melanie Lewis describes her store. Set on top of the hill in Portarlington,...

November 15, 2024

Surf Coast excitement as Matildas arrive in town

THERE was a buzz of excitement at Torquay’s Banyul-Warri Fields today (Friday, November 15), as two Matildas dropped in to see the young members...

November 15, 2024

Pink Ribbon Breakfast raises thousands

HUNDREDS of people came together in Curlewis for the Bellarine Women's Network's seventh Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Clairbeaux hosted the annual event, where 200 guests turned...