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FROM THE MAT WITH TORQUAY BOWLS CLUB

THE greens are open and there is a real buzz around the club for the start of the new season. With top quality bowls, great...

Torquay Groms go “bang” interstate

IT’S that time of year when the groms come out of the booties and hoods they wear during our long Victorian winter and head...

Coastyle’s labours of love

COASTYLE loves to work closely with clients, hear their stories, understand what they want and deliver the perfect home. Based on the Bellarine for more...

Kids get hooked on fishing at Port

Pint-sized fishing enthusiasts converged on the Portarlington Safe Harbour Foreshore at the weekend for the Gone Fishing Day – Hooked on Bellarine. Hosted by...

Looking for the next trend is a PINOT GREY AREA

If you ask anyone in the wine industry what the next big trend will be, they will almost always have an opinion, and they...

Dutch travel show passing through

Dutch Travel Show 3 Op Reis, translated to Channel 3 Travels, is coming to Australia in November to film six episodes along the southern...

Big Name Writers Heading for Geelong

Australian literary powerhouse Helen Garner, distinguished advocate for Indigenous Australia Professor Marcia Langton, sixtime Walkley Award winner Kerry O’Brien, feminist icon Clementine Ford, renowned...

Get lucky with CLINT EASTWOOD FILM FESTIVAL

Do you feel lucky? Well, do you? Film lovers are in luck with the Barwon Heads Film Society's Biennial Film Festival. “Clint Eastwood - a fistful...

Eyeing The WEEKEND – October 18, 2018

FRIDAY 19/10

Minister calls in solar farm application

VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne has agreed to the Surf Coast Shire’s request to jointly consider two related renewable energy projects near Inverleigh. The shire...

Geelong renewable energy hub to support region’s wind farms

A NEW renewable energy hub in Geelong will support two new major wind farm projects in western Victoria. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio visited Geelong...

Grants support performances in western Victoria

RED Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery and the Otways Country to Coast Tourism Association have received funding to share their art through the latest...

Designs revealed for Shipwreck Coast projects

THE latest designs for tourist facilities along the Shipwreck Coast have been revealed. Last week, Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio announced the designs for the...

Federal Labor pledges to extended three-year-old kinder

LABOR has pledged to give every child access to three-year-old kinder if the party wins the next federal election. Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education...

Safety markers to go in along Great Ocean Walk

MORE than 200 emergency markers are being installed along the Great Ocean Walk and in four state and national parks to allow emergency services...

Henderson accuses Neville of “funding mess”

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has accused Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville of creating “a real funding mess” that has jeopardised Queenscliff’s Destination Queenscliff...

Harrison takes top honours at nationals

BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison has ensured a title will return to Victoria after her win at The Rip Curl GromSearch National Series in...

MAYOR’S COLUMN – October 11, 2018

Funding confirmed for the Point Lonsdale Tennis Club Improvement program Council is very pleased to confirm that local member for Bellarine, the Honourable Lisa Neville MP, Minister...

Project recipients celebrate funding wins

LIGHTING, outdoor gym equipment, a board walk and walking track make up four important projects on the Bellarine, which have secured funding through Pick...

Sod turned for new Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse

THE first sod has been officially turned at the redevelopment of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s clubhouse. The redevelopment will create a modern,...

Bizz3228 event to talk about sickness and injury at work

THE next Bizz3228 networking event from Torquay Commerce and Tourism will discuss managing sick or injured employees. The event, to be held next week, will...

It’s play time: Have your say on playground upgrades

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on the designs of 11 new playgrounds to be upgraded this financial year. More than $500,000 will...

Better bus services roll out in Anglesea

AN INCREASE to the number of bus services to and from Anglesea on weekends is proving a hit. The V/Line coach service has doubled from...

Armstrong Creek United earmarks home in new pavilion

THE Geelong region’s youngest soccer club Armstrong United FC will be moving to a new permanent home in the Warralily estate early next year. The...