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...
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...
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...
New playgroup for Queenscliff families
QUEENSCLIFF families have a new place to come together with the formation of the St Aloysius Playgroup earlier this year. The group was started by...
Inaugural disability fair to be held on the Bellarine
GEELONG Regional Libraries has partnered with MatchWorks for the inaugural Bellarine Disability Fair, to be held next week. More than 10 local organisations will come...
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...
Recycling refresher
THE City of Greater Geelong is asking residents to refresh their knowledge of recycling through the launch of a new campaign. The Recycle Right campaign,...
Becoming councillor ready
THOSE interested in running to become a councillor are required to complete local government candidate training. Each candidate must undertake the training to nominate for...
Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano play the hits
Aussie musicians Jon Stevens and Kate Ceberano will take the stage across the nation to sing some of their biggest hits. The pair are taking...
Bellarine gets creative with new collaborative space
A NEW co-working space has opened up for creatives of all levels on the Bellarine Peninsula. Located in Portarlington, Port Art Collective offers a supportive...
Fundraising lunch is a plus for allied health
TICKETS are now on sale for the heartwarming Kids+ annual Fundraising Luncheon. The 12th anniversary of the event will be held on Grand Final Eve...
Record number brave winter rip swim
THE Winter Rip Swim returned to the waters on Saturday for its fifth instalment, with its largest number of participants taking part yet. On July...
Nature’s vibrant palette
Vibrant colours and the influences of nature drive Geelong artist Janey Forbes in creating her unique pieces. Forbes has been a full-time artist for the...
Celeste Barber brings the laughs to Geelong
Australian comedian Celeste Barber is taking her show Backup Dancer around Australia and New Zealand as part of her 2024 tour. At her coming shows,...
Farmhouse learning
Fearless Farmhouse offers a place of personal growth and learning in a unique working farm environment. Using animal and nature assisted therapy, the Bellbrae business...
Rum Jungle hit the road again
Australian band Rum Jungle are headed back to Australia and hitting the road again for their Chauffeur Australian Tour. The Newcastle band will play 22...
Repair Cafe Bellarine set for return
REPAIR Café Bellarine is returning for the first time since 2021 and at a new location. The Repair Café is run by volunteers with groups...
The House Geelong opens doors to first exhibition
More than 100 artists have their works on display in a group art show at Geelong's Hue and Cry Gallery. The House Geelong debuted its...
Rip swimmers to brave the cold
A RECORD number of participants are gearing up to brave the cold as they swim the crossing from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale. The fifth...
GMHBA returns $62 million in COVID savings
GEELONG-based private health insurer GMHBA has announced it will return $62 million in COVID-19 related savings to GMHBA and Frank Health Insurance members. The funds...
Portraying the beauty in black and white
Fostered by a love for black and white, Geelong lino cut artist Astrid Lempriere is following her passions as she carves her way into...
Bellarine Agricultural Society names new life members
THE Bellarine Agricultural Society has welcomed two new life members at their recent annual general meeting. Husband and wife Don and Janet McDonald were recognised...
Geelong Small Business Festival returns for 2024
COMMUNITY members eager to start, grow, or enhance their small business will find a wealth of opportunities at the coming 2024 Geelong Small Business...
Sights set on Surf Coast Century
THE 13th edition of the Surf Coast Century 100km ultra trail marathon is returning to Anglesea on September 21. The event offers a range of...