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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...

November 19, 2023

Beach closure implemented to safeguard hoodies

A BEACH closure has been implemented on 13th Beach to safeguard a newly arrived Eastern Hooded Plover family and their two chicks. The beach closure...

November 16, 2023

Bluebottles swarm coast

AN ARMADA of bluebottles has invaded beaches along The Bellarine and Surf Coast, causing alarm among beachgoers. Although commonly referred to as jellyfish, the bluebottle,...

November 1, 2023

Staff wanted: regional businesses continue to grapple with staff shortages

NATIONWIDE staff shortages, intensified by socio-economic issues such as rising living costs and housing deficits, are putting pressure on regional businesses. The White House restaurant...

October 30, 2023

100 years to grow, two days to disappear

A TREE on Bluff Road in St Leonards, believed to be more than 100 years old, was felled without consultation, according to local residents. When...

October 28, 2023

Wild Gloriosa takes centre stage at Queenscliff Music Festival

The region's rising neo-soul sensation, Wild Gloriosa, is set to grace the stage at this year's Queenscliff Music Festival. She joins a diverse line-up, featuring...

October 27, 2023

Geelong’s Dell Eco Reef celebrated in Design Week

THIS Geelong Design Week, the Dell Eco Reef has emerged as a standout attraction, drawing both locals and tourists alike. The snorkelling tours of The...

October 23, 2023

Demand for food relief skyrockets in G21 region

THE Give Where You Live Foundation has released findings from its latest "Food for Thought" research report, detailing an alarming rise in the need...

October 21, 2023

Tourism vision for Greater Geelong and the Bellarine unveiled

TOURISM Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB) has unveiled an ambitious 10-year vision for the region, aiming to bolster the local economy, attract investment,...

October 20, 2023

Top things for families to do during Geelong Design Week

FINDING an activity that captures the imagination of each and every family member can be quite the challenge and it certainly pops up for...

October 15, 2023

Local students needed to lead mental health awareness in 2024

AUSTRALIA'S biggest mental health fitness event is gearing up for its 2024 edition and calling upon local students to become ambassadors. The Push-Up Challenge, which...

December 3, 2021

Queenscliff Open Gardens returns to the Bellarine

GARDENS across Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale are once again flinging open their gates to the public. The Uniting Church Open Gardens Day hasn’t run for...

June 25, 2021

Shortest day followed by longest night

BELLARINE residents have celebrated the southern hemisphere’s winter solstice by taking a freezing cold dip in the Barwon River. Participants from regular Barwon Heads and...