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Ocean Grove bike jumps partially flattened

THE City of Greater Geelong has partially flattened some makeshift bike jumps in a park in Ocean Grove but says is making progress on...

Intrepid journalist honoured with AM

BARWON Heads business journalist Tony Walker has been chasing stories around the world for decades, and his hard work was reflected with one of...

It’s rabbit control season

AGRICULTURE Victoria and the Victorian Rabbit Action Network are encouraging landowners to get together with their neighbours to plan a rabbit control program, with...

Jed Morgan and Grace Kim locked in for Vic Open

AUSTRALIA'S hottest new golfing star Jed Morgan has committed to playing the Vic Open on the Bellarine Peninsula next month. The 22-year-old Queenslander emerged as...

Police investigating boating incident near Portarlington

POLICE are investigating an incident off the coast of Portarlington where a recreational fisher was almost swamped by two commercial fishing boats. Bellarine Pirates Angling...

City won’t host Australia Day event

THE City of Greater Geelong will not be hosting an overarching Australia Day celebration this year but says it is lending its support to...

Dreamy scenes brought to life

Anglesea artist Karren Stoneham was able to find a wonderful silver lining through the challenges of the pandemic and multiple lockdowns.

Asher takes leave from mayoralty for election

THE decks are being cleared for this year's indeterminate federal election, with Liberal candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher now on leave from being a...

Community associations wait on DAL outcome

THE Victorian government has missed its self-imposed deadline for the final stage of the Bellarine Peninsula Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) program, and a...

Basin plan: Barwon Water seeks feedback on Warram Creek project

BARWON Water is launching the next round of community engagement on its Bellarine Basin Yarram Creek project as it draws up a list of...

Public transport fees unfrozen

THE freeze on increases to Victorian public transport fares during the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, with travellers across the Geelong region now paying more...

Local arts projects to get on stage with state grants

PERFORMANCES in Queenscliff, Portarlington, Apollo Bay and Birregurra are among those supported in the latest round of the Touring Victoria and Small Regional Presenters...

Learn how to take care of the coast

NEW community group Clifton Springs Curlewis Coastcare are hosting a Coastcare Community Day next week for all those interested in protecting the Clifton Springs...

More crossing supervisors step out

THE City of Greater Geelong has hired 20 new crossing supervisors and is looking to sign up dozens more. The new supervisors will also be...

Builder appointed for Port health centre

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has welcomed the new year with the signing of a building contract for the redevelopment of the Portarlington Community Health...

Councils mull lifting rates to meet new cap

THE rate cap for Victorian municipalities will rise to 1.75 per cent in the next financial year, but councils in the Geelong region have...

Paul Barker to talk politics over the hot plate

LIBERAL Democrats candidate for Corangamite Paul Barker will host a series of community barbecues across the electorate as the 2022 federal poll draws nearer. Mr...

Bellarine Sunset Run set for February

THE Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run will return to its usual spot in the calendar this year, with the event confirmed to take place...

Hotels closed due to lack of staff

THE COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to hit hospitality venues hard across the Geelong region, with parts of the Torquay Hotel and Barwon Heads Hotel...

Stage 1 works completed at Bellarine boat ramps

THE first stage of priority upgrade works at a pair of boat ramps on the Bellarine Peninsula are complete, making it easier for boaters...

Worthy wish: Wombat’s Wish to hold major fundraiser

A CHARITY event in Geelong later this month will help support the tragic circumstances that affect one in 20 Australian children before their 18th...

2022 Tim Gates Classic to go virtual

FAIRHAVEN'S Tim Gates Classic is the latest major event forced to go virtual due to COVID-19 concerns, with organisers deciding days out from this...

Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf called off

THE Pier to Pub swim and Mountain to Surf Run will not return in their usual formats this week, with organisers announcing both coming...

Celebrate with Wish Fish

IN 2021 it’s fitting that the little coastal gift store in laid back Ocean Grove, Wish Fish Gifts, is celebrating their 21st year of...