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March 5, 2020
New team and new ideas at the Grand Hotel Portarlington
There is much excitement around the changing of the guard at the historic 133-year-old Grand Hotel, proudly positioned front and centre in Newcombe Street...
February 27, 2020
Catholics – where to now?
AUSTRALIA'S Catholic Church will hold a Plenary Council in October, the first in 80 years. As part of the process of setting the agenda, the...
February 27, 2020
Mayor’s column, February 27: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe
THE Avenue of Honour will soon be supplemented with new trees as part of a trial to plant Monterey cypress in the Avenue’s existing...
February 20, 2020
Signs you need oral and maxillofacial surgery
Anyone who has ever dealt with the pain of a broken tooth can attest to the fact that having a tooth problem can be...
February 20, 2020
Councillor’s Column: Cr Ron Nelson from the City of Greater Geelong
Looking after student safety As the population grows and new schools open in Armstrong Creek, it’s absolutely crucial that all students can get to school...
February 13, 2020
Mayor’s Column, February 13: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe
Our free Wiser Driver course returns this March Wisdom may certainly come with age but, if you’re 60 or older, driving on our roads today...
January 30, 2020
Mayor’s Column: Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Ross Ebbels
Australia Day Awards Last Sunday’s community celebrations marked a significant date in our calendar as the Borough of Queenscliffe came together to celebrate Australia Day....
January 30, 2020
Sarah’s ready for race day
Here's the third exclusive column from Australian road cyclist Sarah Gigante in the lead-up to this week's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. It's race...
January 24, 2020
Armstrong Green is retirement living, but not as you know it
Welcome to your new home at Armstrong Green by RCA Villages. Spacious and light-filled, our modern, coastal-style residences offer all the creature comforts, so...
January 16, 2020
Mayor’s Column: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe
Bushfire response As our nation battles some of its worst ever bushfires, it’s been heartening to see the overwhelming response at a grassroots level towards...
January 15, 2020
Geelong attractions closed due to air quality concerns
Air quality concerns have forced the closure of a number of public attractions in Geelong as the smoke haze from the Gippsland fires continues...
January 9, 2020
Summer fiesta fun at Lifestyle Mount Duneed grand opening
Who among us can confidently declare that their home features stone benchtops, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, and a fully maintained front garden, all within a...
January 9, 2020
Councillor Column: Cr Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong
Welcome to the New Year Happy new year to all members of our community and those visiting for the summer. January is a brilliant time where...
January 2, 2020
Mussel up and head to Portarlington
One of the Bellarine’s favourite annual events, the Portarlington Mussel Festival, is coming to town on January 11. This year marks the 14th anniversary of...
January 2, 2020
Life’s a beach in Ocean Grove
WHEN the mercury soars, there is one guaranteed way to keep things cool - head for the beach!
January 2, 2020
Mayor’s Column: Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Ross Ebbels
Happy New Year A Happy New Year to everyone in the Borough! As I mentioned in my inaugural speech, my focus for Council this year...
December 30, 2019
Otways parks closed due to fire risk
As the predicted heatwave moves across the state, Forest Fire Management has closed two popular parks during today's declared period of Extreme fire danger. The...
December 29, 2019
Avoid the Otways on Monday, Surf Coast Shire to close services
WITH extreme weather conditions forcing the abandonment of the Falls Festival at Lorne today, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is urging people to avoid...
December 24, 2019
Cool down this summer and win an air conditioner with Harvey Norman
HARVEY Norman Waurn Ponds is offering Times News Group readers the chance to win a Fujitsu 7kW Reverse Cycle Split System Air Conditioner valued...
December 19, 2019
Beat the heat this week
WITH the Bellarine Peninsula expecting peak temperatures over 40C this week, Ambulance Victoria wants residents to take care when the predicted heatwave arrives. Justin Dunlop,...
December 18, 2019
Win tickets and a reserved table at the Great Australian Beer Festival
THE eighth annual Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) Geelong is moving to a new home in central Geelong on January 18. Johnstone Park in...
December 12, 2019
Kingston Village opens for business
THE long-awaited and much anticipated Kingston Village shopping centre opened its doors last week, with plenty of celebrations to mark the event. [caption id="attachment_29406" align="alignnone"...
December 12, 2019
Toy Run backs local charities
BRIGHTLY decorated motorbikes of all sizes thundered around the Bellarine Peninsula on Sunday, as more than 1,500 riders came together for the annual Geelong...
December 12, 2019
It’s moments like this you need Minty
POINT Lonsdale Civic Association president Rob Minty will replace outgoing Borough of Queenscliffe councillor Tony Francis, after he was forced to vacate the position. As...
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