State approves rollout of virtual fencing for cattle
THE Victorian government will develop new regulations to support the rollout of virtual fencing for cattle in a move that has been welcomed by...
Ireland comes to the Bellarine for blockbuster folk festival
THE organisers of the National Celtic Folk Festival are promising the biggest celebration of Irish culture yet, as the beloved annual event prepares to...
Bellarine women pour support into a cause close to home
ABOUT 40 people gathered over cuppas and cake last week for the Bellarine Women's Workshop's Biggest Morning Tea, raising more than $1,600 in support...
More than a helping hand
HEALTH service provider Bellarine Community Health (BCH) marked National Volunteer Week last week with a celebration of its dedicated volunteer base at the Point...
Borough salutes service of volunteers
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has recognised the dedication and impact of its local volunteers, bringing the community together in celebration at its annual Community...
MP urges council to honour Portarlington funding commitment
AS VICTORIAN government-funded upgrades to the Portarlington Recreation Reserve near completion, Bellarine MP Alison Marchant is calling on the City of Greater Geelong to...
Fury over fire levy
A PETITION calling for the State Government's controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) to be overturned has reached 37,000 signatures as local firefighters,...
City of Greater Geelong to continue in-home aged care after backlash
THE City of Greater Geelong will continue providing in-home community care services, following significant pressure from the Australian Services Union (ASU), state Labor MPs...
Rotary calls for volunteers to keep life-changing project alive
A ROTARY club-led initiative giving new life to decommissioned playgrounds in disadvantaged overseas communities is in urgent need of new volunteers to ensure the...
Region’s best beers take centre stage
SOME of the Geelong region's top brewers tapped into success last week, earning recognition for their standout suds at the 2025 Australian International Beer...
Locals lead community bus dream
A TRIO of Portarlington businessowners are banding together to drive a grassroots push to purchase a community bus, aimed at improving local transport and...
Tourism ties secured
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has decided to continue its partnership with Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) for the next four years. After weeks...
AFLW star’s clothing label sparks conversations that matter
AFLW Cats player Mikayla Bowen is driven by an immense passion for mental health and resilience, one that has been shaped both by tragedy...
Palliative care in focus at coming Bellarine Community Health event
SPECIALIST health service provider Bellarine Community Health (BCH) will next week host an information session about the palliative care supports available to the local...
Ocean Grove Golf Club swings into action for mental health
OCEAN Grove Golf Club teed off a new tradition this week, launching a one-day event aimed at breaking the silence around mental health both...
Final days to apply for positive ageing grants
THERE are just four days left to apply for a positive ageing grant from the City of Greater Geelong. Grants of up to $1,000 are...
“An absolute crime”: Firefighters, farmers protest new tax
SIRENS howled through the streets of Geelong's CBD on Tuesday as farmers, firefighters and other emergency service personnel staged a rally against the Victorian...
Budget win paves way for Bellarine transport overhaul
THE Victorian government's 2025-26 budget, handed down on Tuesday, has allocated funding for a comprehensive review of the Bellarine's bus network, which locals have...
“In silence, darkness thrives”: Jelena Dokic leads call for change at vigil
LANDMARKS across Geelong turned purple last week as the community gathered to remember the lives of the women and children impacted or killed by...
Meli welcomes new CEO as inaugural leader retires
COMMUNITY service provider Meli has appointed a new chief executive officer, as its inaugural CEO prepares to retire. Robyn Hayles, a leader with more than...
Optus expands 5G across Geelong
MAJOR Australian teclo Optus is forging ahead with its 5G network rollout across the nation, with10 existing Geelong towers recently upgraded to include the...
Borough’s draft budget balances tight finances with community priorities
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has released its draft 2025-26 budget for public exhibition, as it works to balance the delivery of essential services with...
Farm My School workshop series to culminate in feast
FARM My School will this month host a communal dining experience alongside some of the region's most notable chefs to celebrate the success of...
City charts healthier path
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on its draft Community Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which sets the council's health and wellbeing priorities...