Bellarine North Rotary celebrate a year of success
BELLARINE NORTH Rotary Club celebrated the successes of its 2023-24 season at its executive changeover meeting last week. More than 50 members of the club...
Local heroes to battle with the best
TORQUAY's Ben Considine and Point Lonsdale's Bea Conroy can't wait to do their community proud when they take to the water in the WSL...
Bellarine has its say on Housing Statement
BELLARINE residents have had the chance to have their say about the cities, suburbs, towns and regions they want to live in at a...
Richardson ready to roar with Kelpies
GEELONG'S Riley Richardson will line up in the Australian Kelpies men's netball team for a third consecutive time later this year. The versatile mid-courter is...
Finalists announced for Geelong Contemporary Arts Prize
GEELONG Gallery has shortlisted 31 artists from across Australia for its 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize. The gallery's judging panel selected finalists for the $30,000...
Mockett to bring music history to life
Revered Geelong historian Colin Mockett will be bringing a captivating musical show detailing the rise of "the fifth Beatle" to the Potato Shed this...
Slater to tackle 60km for men’s mental health
A CURLEWIS local is hoping to shine a light on men's health by setting out on his biggest physical challenge yet. Dylan Slater will be...
100-year-old hall set for major upgrade
ST LEONARDS residents are set for exciting community and business opportunities out of the refurbishment of the 100-year old St Leonards Hall. Bellarine MP Alison...
Girls solving problems with STEM
MORE than 50 local primary and secondary students have become the latest to participate in Deakin University's Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program. The...
Lucie’s drawing of hope wins the day
A GEELONG teenager will have her special ocean-inspired drawing featured on a new range of merchandise for not-for-profit therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind. 16-year-old Ocean...
Costelloe and co to chase fourth Dry July crown
GEELONG personality Rory Costelloe will again go dry this July and try help lead the Barwon Health Foundation's Billy's Frothy Fund team to its...
400 up for Paula Birch
OCEAN GROVE Football Netball Club put the spotlight on a club legend last weekend to celebrate her 400th game of senior netball. Hundreds of players,...
Ocean Mind kickstart new fundraising wave
TORQUAY therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind is hoping to enrich the lives of more young people in 2024 through its new "50 for 50"...
Rip Curl Virtual Pro reaches record heights
TORQUAY-based surf brand Rip Curl has achieved record-breaking results in its second world virtual surfing competition. More than 1,300 surfers from across the globe participated...
Bellarine to shine blue
AN OCEAN Grove local is hoping to spread love and resilience with the community at a special fundraising event next month. Mark Woodhouse will honour...
Rolling Pin again serves up nation’s top pie
THE SUCCESS just keeps rolling in for a Bellarine bakery after winning Australia’s Best Pie for the third time in four years. Rolling Pin Pies...
Hawks push road safety message
THE Drysdale Football Club is encouraging grassroots clubs to advocate for road safety this season for their chance at winning up to $10,000. The Transport...
Torquay Dance Academy students headline Victorian productions
IT HAS been a huge year for the dancers at Torquay Dance Academy (TDA). Now beginning their 12th year teaching Surf Coast children how to...
Geelong encouraged to give to appeal
GIVE Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) is hoping locals can dig deep this month to help support those experiencing hardship during its 2024 Give...
Leisure Network to put inclusion at forefront of sport
LEISURE Networks aims to spread inclusion sports even more far and wide in 2024 and have locked in a series of dates for activations...
2024 World Longboard Tour to kick off at Bells Beach
THE World Surf League will kick off its 2024 World Longboard Tour down on the Surf Coast at Bells Beach. The WSL Bells Beach Longboard...
Giving everyone a fighting chance
People, purpose and perseverance are the three core values behind Bones MMA.Owners Matt and Lani Williams are on a mission to show how their...
Theatre win global award
Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has been recognised for its creativity and dedication to the arts and awarded the prestigious Golden Lion Award for...
Cottage’s compassionate cause
QUEENSCLIFF children's charity Cottage by the Sea hope to harness the full generosity of the community on Tuesday, March 5 for its annual Giving...