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September 1, 2022
Councils sign up to green waste plan
LOCAL councils have finalised a deal to send green waste to a new energy hub that will produce renewable electricity and agricultural products. Barwon Water...
September 1, 2022
Hearing date for Leopold rezone
GEELONG council is preparing to hear public submissions on a planned rezone of three hectares of Leopold farmland for residential use. Two adjacent blocks –...
September 1, 2022
Farmland listing raises eyebrows amid DAL decision wait
A BELLARINE farmer fears a coming land sale could continue urban sprawl beyond Drysdale and drive him and his family out of agriculture. Olive, cattle...
September 1, 2022
$2-million mark in sight for Heads house price
Barwon Heads could soon become the region's first $2-million suburb and compete with Mornington hotspots as the hottest real estate in regional Victoria. Latest house...
September 1, 2022
Anticipated estate starts construction
Torquay developer Ample will soon break ground on a new 54-lot subdivision to bring much-needed housing supply to Port Campbell. Warrnambool-based contractor Duggan Civil is...
August 31, 2022
Change for health board
HEALTH industry finance executive Ian Broadway is the newest face on the Barwon Health board after earning appointment from the state government. Mr Broadway brings...
August 30, 2022
Portarlington GPs go private amid doctor shortage
A STAFF shortage has led the Bellarine's primary health service to team up with a private provider to continue general practice (GP) services at...
August 29, 2022
Connewarre children’s farm, restaurant plan returns
DEVELOPERS have resubmitted plans for a restaurant and children's farm at the fringe of Barwon Heads, promoting the new site as a low-impact tourism...
August 28, 2022
Feedback to flow for river management plan
RIVER managers are seeking local input into a masterplan to guide future management of the Barwon River. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is managing the project...
August 27, 2022
Boat ramp launch draws close
QUEENSCLIFF'S upgraded boat ramp is due to open this weekend as crews apply the finishing touches to the multi-million-dollar project. Workers were close to finishing...
August 26, 2022
More milestones for outdoor pool build
CONSTRUCTION of Drysdale's pool is surging ahead despite ongoing conjecture about the ideal outcome for the project. The City of Greater Geelong is continuing its...
August 25, 2022
Public forum for pool build info
NORTH Bellarine Aquatic Centre's advocacy group will host a forum next week to provide locals with direct information about progress of the major project. A...
August 24, 2022
Independent voice for Bellarine
BELLARINE candidate Sarah Fenton is determined to give voters a viable alternative to the major parties at the state election. The St Leonards-based local business...
August 24, 2022
Mansfield nominates for state tilt
GEELONG councillor Sarah Mansfield will lead the Greens ticket for Western Victoria at this year's state election. Cr Mansfield announced her state tilt this month...
August 24, 2022
New airline eyes September take-off
BONZA Airlines is aiming to hit the runway at Avalon Airport late next month and open its travel route with the Sunshine Coast. The discount...
August 23, 2022
Liberals confirm Upper House ballot
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Joe McCracken is set to join incumbent Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur as a Liberal candidate for the Upper House. Cr...
August 22, 2022
Strong crowd for “Save Bellarine” rally
A COMMUNITY demonstration attracted around 150 Bellarine residents on the weekend to object to future housing development at local towns. Protesters gathered at Edwards Point...
August 22, 2022
Overwhelming support for Bellarine ride
A RED Nose Appeal bike ride around the Bellarine has smashed its fundraising target and raised hopes of it becoming a successful annual event. Peter...
August 22, 2022
Hot races tipped for Polwarth, South Barwon
GEELONG region seats could go down to the wire at the upcoming state election following a boundary redistribution, according to recent Victorian Electoral Commission...
August 19, 2022
Campaigners pumped with ride park design
OCEAN Grove bike campaigners have backed a proposed design and location for their long-awaited facility and are keen to see work get underway soon. The...
August 18, 2022
Promised fire station behind target dates
A NEW St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Station has fallen behind schedule as the project remains bogged in planning delays. State government planning documents, submitted to...
August 17, 2022
Inflation tipped to reach three-decade peak
HOUSEHOLD budgets are set to come under increased stress for the rest of this year with inflation tipped to continue rising. Australia's central bank and...
August 17, 2022
Ministers heed call to boost FMD response
SURF Coast Shire Council and local Opposition MPs have called for increased measures to prevent an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, which they...
August 16, 2022
Rate rises begin to bite industry
HOUSING activity indicators have slumped in latest figures, showing decreasing buyer confidence amid anxiety around construction industry pressure and interest rates. Australian Bureau of Statistics...
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