Geelong Short Play Festival seeks local talent
A new writers' festival, which will culminate in a series of theatrical performances later this year, has launched in Geelong and locals of all...
Queenscliff beach gets accessibility upgrade
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has launched a beach accessibility trial as it works to create more opportunities for locals and visitors with mobility impairments...
Family farm reborn as unique wedding destination
Sisters Pip Minney and Ali Kooloos hail from a family of pioneers, a legacy their newest venture aims to safeguard into the future. The duo...
Culinary talent creates Bellarine feast
AWARD-WINNING chef James Bond-Kennedy will present a dining experience among the orchards at Tuckerberry Hill Farm next week, as part of the annual Melbourne...
Share the Dignity calls for community support
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has launched its bi-annual Dignity Drive and is calling on the support of the local community. Until the end of...
Taste the Bellarine: Local producers team up for weekend of events
A GROUP of Bellarine businesses have teamed up to deliver a series of hands-on workshops this weekend, with the aim of raising awareness of...
Avenue of Honour damaged during internet upgrade
WORK to connect the Queenscliff Marine Science Centre with a high-speed optical fibre internet network has led to damage to some of the trees...
Point Lonsdale VIEW Club celebrates five years of support
THE Point Lonsdale VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club marked its fifth anniversary last week with a "flower power" themed event at...
Duck hunting season extended, bag limits increased
RECREATIONAL duck hunters will enjoy an extended shooting season this year, as well as an increased daily bag limit when the season begins next...
Rotary conference to livestream prolific speakers for community
DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty, high-profile psychologist and author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, and international End Polio ambassador Ramesh Ferris are among the keynote speakers...
Ocean Grove welcomes new health hub
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) this week hosted the official launch of its recently completed Child, Youth and Family Hub in Ocean Grove. The hub, which...
Non-profits receive energy-saving upgrades
EFFICIENT hot water heat pumps will be donated to Anglesea's Sirovilla Retirement Village, Phoenix Housing and Geelong's Samaritan House, as part of Geelong Sustainability's...
State sets housing goal for Geelong
THE Victorian government wants to see an additional 128,600 homes built in Greater Geelong by 2051 to meet projected demand across the region. The target...
QMM eyes $2.5m upgrade, calls for funding
IN THE lead-up to the federal election, the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (QMM) is calling for bipartisan support for a major revitalisation project at its...
Jet headlines all-star Aussie rock line-up
AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jet will return to Torquay later this month for the second annual Lookout Festival, promising audiences a "high octane" set filled...
Ramsar Week celebrates local wetlands
THE community will have the opportunity to explore Swan Bay by canoe, hunt for the elusive Corangamite water skink and take a walk on...
Awareness gap on shingles leaves many vulnerable
An estimated 97 per cent of Australians carry the inactive virus that causes singles by the age of 40, but 36 per cent of...
Local restaurants join effort to restore marine habitats
A TRAILBLAZING recycling program aimed at reducing waste and restoring marine habitats has expanded to Torquay, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Run by environmental conservation...
200 metres and counting: Longest book project ramps up
PORTARLINGTON artist Fern Smith has set the ambitious goal of completing her Guinness World Record breaking art project by November. Dubbed the "longest book in...
A spotlight on the female leaders at HarvestHR
PROVIDING expertise on the economy, employment landscape and latest HR trends is what Maree Herath and Arzoo Thakur do. Maree's journey from being the daughter...
Passion for perfection
GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...
New masterclass aims to transform food systems
FARM My School will host regenerative farming pioneer and educator Dan Kittredge next month, for the local launch of a world-first masterclass aimed at...
A bright future
AS Geelong's population grows, there is increased demand for quality healthcare services. Despite women making up most of Australia's health workforce, they remain underrepresented...
The woman changing the future of Australian home building
IN an industry long dominated by men, Jessica Farrell is proving that leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence are what truly define success. As...