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December 14, 2025
Fisheries and game agencies to merge following sector cuts
THE Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and the Game Management Authority (GMA) will be merged to form a new body that will oversee outdoor recreation...
December 14, 2025
Lunch celebrates inclusion and lived experience
LEISURE Networks' annual International Day of People with Disability celebration brought more than 250 people together last week for a lunchtime event shaped directly...
December 14, 2025
Victoria to act on declining organ donor numbers
The Victorian government will introduce new measures to lift the number of registered organ and tissue donors, after a parliamentary inquiry found donor registrations...
December 14, 2025
Hotter seasons drive spike in Victorian drownings
HOTTER, longer summers are driving a rise in drowning deaths across Victoria, and Life Saving Victoria's latest report shows more incidents are now occurring...
December 11, 2025
Magic returns as Christmas tree lights up
COMMUNITY members turned out in strong numbers on Saturday night as Point Lonsdale celebrated the annual lighting of its much-loved Christmas tree. After a day...
December 11, 2025
Borough to trial two new off-leash dog areas
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will trial two new off-leash dog areas, following strong community support for additional spaces for dogs to exercise and socialise. The...
December 10, 2025
Pay boost lands for 200k early childhood educators
THE final stage of a 15 per cent wage rise for early childhood educators came into effect on Monday this week, lifting wages for...
December 10, 2025
Support rolls in for volunteers
NEW vehicles and lifesaving gear is on the way for the Bellarine's emergency services volunteers, as part of the Victorian government's largest round of...
December 9, 2025
A milestone year for early learning program
A PROGRAM that has helped hundreds of local families become confident first teachers to their children is celebrating a major milestone. The Home Interaction Program...
December 9, 2025
Ella Hooper books Bellarine date
SINGER-songwriter Ella Hooper will hit the road with a national tour, bringing her powerhouse live show to Ocean Grove in February. The former Killing Heidi...
December 8, 2025
Geelong Cemeteries Trust urges respect
GEELONG Cemeteries Trust is reminding visitors to keep dogs on a lead at all times when visiting its cemeteries and memorial parks. Trust chief executive...
December 8, 2025
Neighbourhood house rebuilds with new coordinator
THE Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House has a new co-ordinator, following several months of uncertainty after the centre's former operator entered voluntary administration in September. Stella...
December 6, 2025
Tree lighting to ignite festive season
POINT Lonsdale will celebrate the beginning of the festive season this weekend, with the annual lighting of the township's much-loved Christmas tree. This year's event...
December 5, 2025
Police ramp up roadside drug testing in statewide crackdown
VICTORIA Police will ramp up roadside testing across the state, with officers promising to carry out more drug tests than ever before. A $21 million...
December 5, 2025
Summer safety campaign launches ahead of busy coastal season
LOCALS and holidaymakers are being urged to put safety first this summer, as Barwon Coast rolls out a summer campaign designed to support respectful...
December 4, 2025
Carols season returns across the Bellarine
CHRISTMAS carols will ring out across the Bellarine this month, marking the return of one of the region's most cherished seasonal traditions. This year's festivities...
December 2, 2025
Rents bite as more households fall into housing stress
RENTAL affordability across regional Victoria has fallen to its lowest level on record, with coastal communities on the Surf Coast and Bellarine among the...
December 1, 2025
Virtual fencing loses government backing despite Anglesea success
A SURF Coast trial that slashed wildlife road deaths on a notorious Anglesea stretch has not been enough to convince a Victorian parliamentary inquiry...
December 1, 2025
Opening date locked in for Geelong’s largest hotel
THE opening date has been set for Crowne Plaza's new hotel on Geelong's waterfront, with rooms now available to book. The 200-room development will open...
November 30, 2025
Celebration lunch to champion inclusion in Geelong
CELEBRATED advocate Rhiannon Tracey will speak in Geelong next week, discussing the experiences that continue to shape her voice and impact in the community. Tracey...
November 30, 2025
Finding purpose in the workshop
ANTHONY CHRISTIE bounds out of bed each morning with the energy of someone who has found the work they are meant to do. The Torquay...
November 26, 2025
Grigau takes the helm in borough leadership reshuffle
Donnie Grigau will lead the Borough of Queenscliffe for the next 12 months, after being elected as mayor on Wednesday. Grigau, who has been a...
November 26, 2025
Ladies tee off for dementia support
THE Ocean Grove Golf Club has raised $6,500 for Dementia Australia at its second annual charity golf day. The event was driven by the club's...
November 25, 2025
Top businesses earn hall of fame status
AWARD-WINNING local businesses Mr Brown’s Menswear and Cabinets by Computer have been inducted into the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ Hall of Fame. The milestone is...
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