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April 30, 2020

Together apart

ARCARE Portarlington Aged Care residents and staff recently showed their togetherness during a time of separation. Centre residents Bev and Clem Newey made the difficult...

April 30, 2020

Bellarine Training and Community Hub opens a library

BELLARINE Training and Community Hub is helping people keep their minds active during the coronavirus lockdown by providing free books and puzzles at their...

April 23, 2020

Light up the dawn: call to commemorate Anzac Day at home

RETURNED and Service Leagues (RSL) across the country are asking people on the Bellarine Peninsula to commemorate Anzac Day this Saturday (April 25) in...

April 23, 2020

Clubs get creative to keep players fit

FOOTBALL teams across the Surf Coast and Bellarine are innovating to keep their players fit while their unable to meet in person. Drysdale Hawks Football...

April 23, 2020

Endurance through adversity

IT HAS been a rollercoaster start to 2020 for Alistair Lawson. In February his dual gold medals at the World Poomsae Championships Selections in Perth...

April 23, 2020

Backyard nature

CITY of Greater Geelong residents are being encouraged to explore nature in their own backyards. The city is taking part in the worldwide City Nature...

April 23, 2020

Portarlington community shows support for aged care residents

THE Portarlington community has ensured Arcare Portarlington Aged Care residents are well supported, despite them having to remain physically apart from the community.Arcare Portarlington...

April 23, 2020

Mural adds a splash of colour to St Leonards

BELLARINE artist Vicki Clissold has recently helped brighten the St Leonards township by using the previously unremarkable Murradoc Road public toilets as a mural...

April 23, 2020

Documentary to tell Great Ocean Road’s story

A DOCUMENTARY on the making of the Great Ocean Road created with the help of Surf Coast residents will air on SBS tomorrow (Friday,...

April 23, 2020

Aireys Inlet Market goes virtual

THE Aireys Inlet Market has moved online, with the stalls previously available for browsing in and around the town hall now available for browsing...

April 23, 2020

City plans new home for Grovedale Men’s Shed

THE City of Greater Geelong council has agreed in principle to make Sovereign Drive Sports Reserve in Armstrong Creek West the new home for...

April 23, 2020

City suspends Community Grants

THE City of Greater Geelong council will suspend its 2020-21 Community Grants program due to uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. Applications for the grants were...

April 16, 2020

Much-loved magistrate Ian von Einem passes away

RESPECTED magistrate and much-loved former member of the Torquay community Ian von Einem passed away on April 6, aged 77. Mr von Einem was magistrate...

April 16, 2020

Keeping children and the elderly safe online

THE recent increase of people using the internet has also seen an increase in the prevalence of hackers and online predators. This makes it particularly...

April 16, 2020

Auskick moves online

AUSKICK has adapted their program to help children stay active and involved in football while staying safe at home. NAB AFL Auskick will be livestreamed...

April 16, 2020

Driving lessons considered non-essential travel

VICTORIAN authorities are advising learner drivers and supervisors across the state that driving lessons are considered non-essential travel under Stage 3 lockdown restrictions during...

April 16, 2020

Crowley builds something beautiful

IN 2010, Andrew Crowley was on a tennis court in Bellbrae coaching a small group of children with little or no hockey playing experience....

April 16, 2020

State government announces mental health package

The Victorian Government will spend almost $60 million towards supporting the state's mental health system due to increased demand on services from the coronavirus. Minister...

April 16, 2020

Staying cyber safe while working from home

With many people now working from home, there are a new range of cyber security risks that companies and employees should be aware of. Deakin...

April 16, 2020

The best of Bells at Easter

THE Rip Curl Pro usually takes over Bells Beach at Easter, but that sadly wasn’t the case this year because of the coronavirus. Instead, for...

April 16, 2020

Voting opens for 50-Year Storm Invitational

WITH the Rip Curl Pro postponed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee behind the 50-Year Storm Invitational 2020 say there is...

April 16, 2020

JobKeeper legislation passes Parliament

INDUSTRY groups have hailed the passage of the federal government's JobKeeper legislation, but unions say the $130 billion package should be extended to cover...

April 16, 2020

Hawks could benefit from a shorter season

DRYSDALE co-coach Luke Matthews believes a shortened season may prove beneficial for the Hawks. With local football in shutdown mode...

April 16, 2020

Health Creation Centre: A way to release jaw tension

Ever woken up with a splitting headache and an unusually tight jaw?

Or caught yourself clenching your jaw while concentrating on an important task at...