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February 24, 2024

New Barwon Coast CEO shares vision

NEW Barwon Coast chief executive officer Gareth Smith has shared his vision for the future with the Bellarine Times, just weeks into his new...

February 22, 2024

Bellarine Community Health CEO steps down

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) Chief Executive Officer Garry Ellis has announced his departure from the organisation to explore new ventures. Since taking the helm in...

February 15, 2024

Victorian GP clinics face closure due to payroll tax

A SURVEY from HotDoc has revealed nearly 250 GP clinics in Victoria are at risk of shutting down following the state government's move to...

February 8, 2024

Builder appointed for Ocean Grove health hub

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has advanced their Health and Wellbeing Hub project in Ocean Grove by appointing Loaram Constructions to lead the construction's initial...

February 8, 2024

Major mobile disruptions coming to Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale

TELSTRA has announced major upgrades to its Queenscliff mobile base station, resulting in a suspension of mobile services at the site from Monday February...

February 4, 2024

Consultation for Queenscliff’s 2024-2025 budget opens

THE Borough of Queenscliffe is conducting a survey, inviting the community to share ideas and opinions on the Borough's 2024-2025 budget priorities. The Borough has...

January 5, 2024

A marvellous day for mussels

THE Portarlington Mussel Festival, starting as a street event in 2007, is now one of Victoria's most popular festivals, with more than 10,000 visitors...

January 3, 2024

Epilepsy support for families in the Geelong region

FAMILIES in the Geelong region with children suffering from epilepsy will receive special support packs, which include essential support and advice from specialist Registered...

January 2, 2024

Ocean Grove community rallying to stop seismic blasting

THE Ocean Grove community will rally on the 6th of January in Ocean Grove to protest against seismic blasting in the Otway Basin. Organised by...

January 1, 2024

The City of Greater Geelong awards community grants

THE City of Greater Geelong has awarded $768,766 in Community Grants to support a range of initiatives, including an outdoor cooking program for Bengali...

December 31, 2023

Women’s health services vital in shaping region’s future

THE Victorian Women's Health Services Network has released a report that underscores the crucial economic role of Women's Health Services in Victoria, emphasising the...

December 29, 2023

TV chef leads sausage workshop at Geelong Beer Festival

GEELONG Beer Festival has announced that TV chef and local restaurant owner Adrian Richardson will conduct a sausage making workshop at their...

December 29, 2023

Sunset run returns to Bellarine

The Bellarine’s most scenic run returns this summer with the ninth annual Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run, set to take place between Portarlington and...

December 25, 2023

Bin collection changes for Christmas 2023

CHANGES to kerbside bin collections will affect every residence in Surf Coast Shire during the week of Christmas this year. Collection truck drivers will take...

December 25, 2023

No fireworks for Barwon Coast

THE Barwon Coast Committee of Management has opted to continue its policy of not hosting fireworks on the coastal reserve this New Year's Eve. The...

December 23, 2023

Community rallies against festive season hardships

THE local community is banding together this festive season to ensure no one goes hungry. Leading the charge, Feed Geelong has launched their annual "Where...

December 22, 2023

Wednesday welcomes Portarlington’s special community market edition

THE Lions Portarlington Community Market will depart from its traditional Sunday slot, gearing up for a unique Wednesday showcase on December 27, in response...

December 20, 2023

Jetstar swoops as Bonza fails to launch

JETSTAR Airlines has come to the rescue of stranded Bonza passengers as the new discount airline failed to launch its new Gold Coast service...

December 20, 2023

Last chance to post mail before Christmas

WITH only days left to post items before Christmas, Australia Post workers received a boost to morale when Federal Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker,...

December 17, 2023

Hospitality sector welcomes seafood labelling change

AUSTRALIA'S federal, state, and territory consumer ministers have voted to introduce country of origin labelling for seafood across all hospitality businesses. Under the new model,...

December 4, 2023

Fisherman’s Flat Heritage Review identifies 18 buildings for reclassification

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has identified 18 new buildings to be considered for reclassification as "contributory" in the final draft of the Fisherman's Flat...

November 27, 2023

13th Beach hosts surf boat carnival

SURF BOATS descended on Barwon Heads' 13th Beach over the weekend for round 1 of the Australian Surf Rowers League Surfboat series. The event was...

November 24, 2023

Custom design with space and style

A four-bedroom impeccably presented and super-stylish family home bathed in natural light awaits you at 12 Cottage Crescent, Torquay. This custom-designed residence, crafted over two...

November 22, 2023

Point Lonsdale lighthouse restoration enters stage two

STAGE two of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse restoration works is now underway and will include the refurbishment of defence structures, an upgrade of the...