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Council endorses Economic Development Strategy

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has adopted a strategy that has the potential for local economic growth. At its latest meeting, council unanimously endorsed the Economic...

Asthma forecasting stops for the year

VICTORIA’S epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecasting system has stopped delivering forecasts, to coincide with the end of grass pollen season. Forecasts will resume on October 1,...

Artists showcase their work at Springdale

SPRINGDALE Community Centre in Drysdale will host its 12th annual artist’s exhibition later next month. Springdale has been home to the Springdale Artists for many...

THERE GOES SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus was hard at work on the day before Christmas, saying hello to hundreds of children in Torquay and Jan Juc on the...

Winchelsea intersection gets summer safety upgrade

FEEDBACK from emergency services, the Surf Coast Shire and the community has spurred safety works on a “notorious” intersection near Winchelsea. In late December, VicRoads...

Car catches fire after hitting pole in Wallington

THOUSANDS of Bellarine residents sand businesses were without power on Tuesday morning after a car hit a power pole in Wallington. Sergeant Sean Drew from...

Celebrity chefs cook for Challenge

Don’t miss out on the biggest night of Oates Vic Open week by securing a table for the Celebrity Chef Charity Dinner for Challenge. Back...

Final Winchelsea-Colac duplication works begin

WORKS have started on the last stage of duplicating the Princes Highway between Winchelsea and Colac. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said last month that...

Preparing for take-off? You need a permit in a park

WITH an influx of drones expecting to take off in the days and weeks after Christmas, Parks Victoria has reminded visitors that launching and...

EPA watching out for pollution over the holidays

WITH many industries shutting down for the holiday season, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has warned all businesses to secure possible pollution threats while...

Funding set to engage young Grovers

YOUNG people in Ocean Grove will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community thanks to a $150,000 grant. The...

Competitors ride out the waves at regatta

MORE than 30 state and national competitors have taken to the water for the 53rd Hartley TS16 Australian Championship Regatta at Portarlington Sailing Club. Held...

Iconic film festival comes to Queenscliff

WELL-KNOWN Australia actor Steve Bastoni says extending the Peninsula Film Festival to the Bellarine is the fruition of a long-held dream. In an exciting coup...

Sold-out New Year’s Eve event goes off

QUEENSCLIFF’S first fireworks display in what is believed to be about 30 years has proved to be a cracking event. The fireworks were part of...

Team Mortgage Choice wins fishing classic

THE fourth Riverview Fishing Classic last week raised more than $5,000 for the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Held at the St Leonards boat...

Rip ready for race day heat

OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club will continue to monitor extreme heat forecast for this weekend in the lead up to its RT Edgar...

NICE FIGURES

Visitor numbers to the Bellarine exceed expectations

Creative sculptors to hit the sand

The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House will host its 20th Sand Sculpture Contest this Sunday (January 7) between 10am and noon. Pictured are Bailey and Mitch...

Sea of sand sculptures set for Queenscliff

QUEENSCLIFF beach will transform into a sea of sand sculptures this Sunday. Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House volunteers will host their 20th Sand Sculpture Contest between 10am...

Health of Victorian babies improves

Victorian mothers, babies and children are now healthier and safer, with a new report showing a significant improvement in their health. The Victoria’s Mothers, Babies...

Summer activity stretches out in the sun

Summer holidays are here, the days are getting warmer and daylight is plentiful, it’s the perfect time to make a commitment to being physically...