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November 3, 2025
Geelong announces festive line-up with new street acts
AS Geelong's floating Christmas tree prepares to make its highly anticipated return, the City of Greater Geelong has launched its events program for the...
November 3, 2025
New home on the horizon for Community Bank Bellarine
COMMUNITY Bank Bellarine has secured its future in Portarlington with the purchase of a new commercial property. The new site will be located within the...
November 2, 2025
Private gardens in full bloom for Bellarine showcase
PRIVATE gardens across Portarlington and Indented Head will throw open their gates this today for the Portarlington Garden Club's annual garden trail. Stretching from one...
November 2, 2025
Roku Den still rolls its own way a decade on
It was a "false sense of confidence" that first gave life to Roku Den in 2015. When Anthony Gist signed the lease on its Bell...
October 31, 2025
Wet weather tempers Hooked on Bellarine celebrations
PERSISTENT rain and chilly winds made for a tough day on the Portarlington foreshore on Sunday, but the Hooked on Bellarine Festival still managed...
October 30, 2025
Torquay ward seat still empty as countback restarts
THERE will be an empty seat on the Surf Coast Shire council for at least another week, after provisionally elected candidate Eric Menogue failed...
October 28, 2025
Back-to-basics candidate named in Surf Coast countback
A new councillor was provisionally appointed to the Surf Coast Shire council today, following a Victorian Electoral Commission countback to fill the vacancy left...
October 27, 2025
Record pokies losses deepen gambling harm concerns
GEELONG'S poker machine losses have soared to record levels, with punters losing an average of $388,000 each day across the region in the past...
October 27, 2025
Counsellor who lifts others up finds her own moment to shine
WHEN disability advocate and past Geelong Business Excellence Award winner Justine Martin challenged Suzanne Sprague to enter her business in this year's awards, she...
October 27, 2025
Record flu season spurs vaccination plea
GPs are sounding the alarm on Australia's influenza vaccination rates, following a record flu season in which more than 410,000 lab-confirmed cases have been...
October 27, 2025
Community Bank Bellarine chronicles 25 years of giving back
COMMUNITY Bank Bellarine is marking 25 years of giving back to the region with the release of a book chronicling its growth and enduring...
October 26, 2025
The fire still burns for Jenny Lyons
JENNY LYONS only wants to compete against the best. An elite athlete from a young age, the skier and three-time Winter Olympian believes the thrill...
October 25, 2025
All systems go for major sports projects
WITH shovels now in the ground at Waurn Ponds, the full suite of sporting facilities promised to the region after the cancellation of the...
October 23, 2025
Lions extend thanks after Geelong Show scare
The Lions Club of Geelong has thanked emergency crews, first aid teams and members of the public for their swift response to a fire...
October 23, 2025
Health alert issued after Geelong measles case
Health authorities are urging Geelong residents to get vaccinated, after a new measles case was confirmed in the region. The infection was detected in an...
October 22, 2025
Local pet store soars above the rest
NORLANE'S Victorian Bird Company is one of the last independent pet stores operating in the region. Specialising in birds and reptiles, the business offers expert...
October 22, 2025
Connection key to better mental health, Beyond Blue says
BEYOND Blue is highlighting the importance of strong communities and genuine human connection in supporting mental health, as growing numbers of Australians report feeling...
October 21, 2025
Cast, swap, repeat at Hooked on Bellarine
FISHING enthusiasts and outdoor lovers will have the perfect chance to refresh their gear next weekend when the annual Hooked on Bellarine festival returns...
October 19, 2025
Gas bottle sparks fire at Geelong Show
A 12-year-old girl has been treated for smoke inhalation, after a fire at the Geelong Show today. Emergency services were called to the Geelong Showgrounds...
October 19, 2025
Karaaf misses out as Bellarine wetlands nominated for global listing
THREE of the Greater Geelong region's ecologically significant wetlands have been nominated for international recognition under the Ramsar Convention, but the Karaaf wetlands at...
October 16, 2025
Wild seas leave their mark
WILD weather has caused significant damage to coastal access points along the Geelong region's coastline, prompting repair works and temporary closures through the week. A...
October 16, 2025
Construction to begin on long-awaited indoor pool
CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin next month, following the appointment of a builder...
October 15, 2025
World’s best bowlers bound for Ocean Grove
THE Bellarine Peninsula will shine on the global sporting stage next year, when the prestigious World Bowls Indoor Championship rolls into town. The Ocean Grove...
October 15, 2025
From dahlias to dog tricks: Queenscliff prepares for big day out
FLOWERS and four-legged friends will bring colour and character to Queenscliff next weekend when the town's third annual flower show makes its return. More than...
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