Pause, reflect and reconnect: Celebrating headspace Day
HEADSPACE Geelong is encouraging the community to pause, reflect and reconnect tomorrow (October 10) in recognition of headspace Day. The theme of ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’...
Local duo take part in Netball Victoria First Nations Tournament
A PAIR of up-and-coming local netball stars have participated in a first of its kind state competition, with their eyes firmly set on making...
Nominees announced for AFL Barwon Community Awards
AFL BARWON has announced the nominees for this year's Community Awards, which celebrates volunteers in the Barwon region. More than 50 people from local sporting...
Christmas in Geelong launch date revealed
YULETIDE fans can now block out November 30 as the opening night of the Christmas in Geelong program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of...
Golfers tee off to support Hawks
MORE than 90 golfers teed off this week to raise funds for the Drysdale Football Club at its Annual Golf Day. The event at Portarlington...
Whale carcass to be removed from 13th Beach
THE 16-tonne fin whale carcass lying on 13th Beach was scheduled to be removed yesterday (Thursday, October 3). In a statement released on Wednesday this...
Juc fired up for Victorian ABB qualifier
JAN Juc Boardriders Club are feeling primed for a strong showing against the state's best clubs at today's (October 6) Australian Boardriders Battle state...
Luncheon delivers plus to charity
MORE than 250 people stepped out in colour and style to support Kids+ at its 12th annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The event at The...
Come meet your Borough candidates
BOROUGH of Queenscliffe locals will have a chance to hear from their council candidates at the Point Lonsdale Primary School tomorrow evening (October 4). The...
Whale carcass to be removed from 13th Beach
The 16-tonne fin whale carcass will be removed from 13th Beach tomorrow (Thursday, October 3). In a statement released today (Wednesday, October 2), The Department...
EPA’s five key environmental tips for businesses
EPA Victoria has identified five tips for local businesses wanting to do the right thing by the environment this spring. EPA says the key to...
Applications open for Geelong and Bellarine events funding
GEELONG and Bellarine businesses are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Regional Business Events Program. Funding is available for eligible event organisers hosting...
Local surfers to compete in Rip Curl GromSearch
THE region's best shortboard surfers will join more than 200 of their fellow competitors at Phillip Island for next week's Rip Curl GromSearch event. The...
Feedback to shape future of St Leonards Pier
PARKS VICTORIA has captured feedback from nearly 800 community members to help shape the future of the St Leonards Pier. The Consultation Summary Report for...
Whale carcass to naturally decompose at 13th Beach
THE fin whale carcass now on 13th Beach will be left to naturally decompose, with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)...
Premiership duo headline Cats’ list changes
THE Geelong Cats have confirmed some changes to its AFL list for next season, headlined by the delisting of premiership duo Brandan Parfitt and...
Tasting more than two decades of wine
The region's best cool-climate wines will be in the spotlight at the 21st edition of the Toast to the Coast event next month. Attendees are...
Forums to give residents opportunity to meet Bellarine candidates
BELLARINE residents will have a chance to hear from their local council candidates at a series of coming forums. Three forum sessions will give voters...
Works completed at major Clifton Springs intersection
A BUSY intersection in Clifton Springs had been upgraded, allowing pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to travel more safely. The construction of a roundabout and raised...
Unforgettable evening promised to aid dementia research
A FIRST-of-its-kind fundraising event promises to be unforgettable while raising money for dementia research. The Forget Me Not Ball will be held at 1915 Restaurant...
Fundraiser to deliver a plus to locals with disability
HUNDREDS of people will gather on Friday, September 27 to raise much needed funds for Kids+ at its annual Grand Final Eve Luncheon. The annual...
Local longboarders ride to success at Aussies
SURFERS from the Surf Coast and Bellarine represented the state with pride at the Australian Surf Championships over the weekend. The Australian Surf Championships brought...
Victorian surfing double-header shines at Bells
TORQUAY Boardriders has gone back-to-back in the Victorian Teams Titles for the first time in six years. The local powerhouse was too strong for its...
St Leonards Primary celebrate 150th in style
MORE than 300 community members have gathered at St Leonards Primary School to toast 150 years of education on the Bellarine. Last Friday's celebration extravaganza...