Fake $50 found at local cafe
POLICE are urging local business owners and patrons to assess their cash before making transactions and/or accepting change after a counterfeit $50 note was...
CEGORR debutants both pushing for victory
THE fifth instalment of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will see the debuts of the Astana and UAE Team Emirates outfits, which...
Drysdale Tennis Club scores trip to Australian Open
Members from the Drysdale Tennis Club were invited by ANZ to experience a day out at this year’s Australian Open as part of its...
Teenagers help clean the beach
MOST teenagers slave over the deep fryer in a fast food store to earn some pocket money over the school break, but for 15-year-old...
Local surf athletes to compete in Interstate Championships
ATHLETES from Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC), Jan Juc SLSC, Ocean Grove SLSC and Torquay SLSC will today represent Victoria at the Interstate Championships...
Campaign on for headspace facility in Ocean Grove
CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has joined with Bellarine Community Health (BCH) to campaign for a new standalone headspace facility in Ocean Grove. Offering services...
Australia Day on the Bellarine
Looking to celebrate Australia Day in your local neighbourhood this year? Here’s a list of some events on the Bellarine this Saturday, January 26. Australia Day...
EXPERIENCE LUXURY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL AT QUAY2
Driven by quality craftsmanship and lifestyle centric design, JM Homes presents The Torquay, a bold statement in contemporary sophistication. Boasting a 7.4-star energy rating, this...
CONCERT TO FUND GEELONG’S REFUGEE PROJECTS HELD in Aireys
Aireys Inlet played host to the sixth annual Lighthouse Musical soiree on Sunday January 5, welcoming international musicians Georgia Brown and Tom Foster to...
SERVICE ABOVE SELF LANDS ROTARIANS in Nepal
Drysdale’s Rotary Club President Caroline Rickard said the motto of their organisation is ‘Service Above Self’, something she said three of their members exemplified...
State service to commemorate 2009 bushfires
THE state government will host a commemoration service next month to acknowledge the significant impact of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The 10-year anniversary will...
Commission to improve quality of aged care
THE federal Coalition is talking up the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson saying the independent body...
Grants to get more people with disability to conferences
THE federal government has announced the opening of the National Disability Conference Initiative grants, with organisations set to share in $315,000 of funding. The grants...
Kids explore the sea this summer
KIDS explored the wonders that live in an around the mud during a Summer by the Sea activity earlier this week. Alex Giannuzzi from the...
Café aims to engage students and break down barriers
A TEACHER from Barwon Heads has launched a fundraising appeal to help Indigenous students start their own community café. Jess Lister is presently working at...
Scholarship opportunities for deserving FedUni students
SCHOLARSHIPS totalling $7 million are being offered to students enrolling at Federation University Australia this year, with up to 50 types of scholarships across...
T w i l i g h t M a r k e t t o l a u n c h i n A i r e y s I n l e t
Travelers exploring the Surf Coast region this summer can add a new destination to their schedule, with the Aireys Inlet Market scheduled every weekend until the end of January. Local...
Circus runaway set for success
Like most young and adventurous school girls, Charli Meath dabbled in several different sports before she found the one for her. Having a crack at little athletics, soccer,...
Melbourne Renegades take to GMHBA in January
THE Melbourne Renegades will be heading to Geelong on Thursday January 3 for the Big Bash, with both the men’s and women’s leagues battling...
Tribute cabinet for Briseis
A GEELONG filly who was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2015 has been honoured by the Geelong Racing Club (GRC)...
Festive creativity lights up Shorts Place
LOCAL multimedia artist Matt Bonner has given his street-art projection on Shorts Place a festive makeover, creating a new illumination to add to the...
Food bank for refugees
IN a bid to help Geelong’s refugee community, Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) is gathering donations to ensure struggling asylum-seeker individuals and...
CHRISTMAS CHEER IN COLAC OTWAY SHIRE
Lucky stars are waiting to be discovered in Colac and Apollo Bay shops in the days leading up to Christmas, with $50 prizes on...
Tackers sailing program on in Barwon Heads
IN CELEBRATION of its 50th year of operation, the Barwon Heads Sailing Association is looking to expand through a Sailing Australia training program for...