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March 24, 2026

Seeing things another way

IN her Leopold studio at Artisans of Australia, Linet Hilsberg displays her own photographs reimagined into pastel paintings, focusing intently on the personality of...

March 18, 2026

State funding to protect Bellarine’s bay, beaches

THREE Bellarine organisations will share in more than $190,000 in state funding to continue their work protecting Port Phillip Bay and the region's unique...

March 17, 2026

Renovations connecting history and community

RENOVATIONS are well under way at St Andrews Portarlington Uniting Church, with modern facilities expected to open later this year. The project combines restoration and...

March 16, 2026

Op shops nurture community, history, sustainability

WHILE they curb wardrobe waste, the true heartbeat of the Bellarine's op shop network lies in the community they nurture and the histories they...

March 13, 2026

In the white room

FORM and structure are on display at The Hive Ocean Grove with their annual group ceramics exhibition, this year titled Blanc. "We discussed the idea...

March 12, 2026

Alma Doepel sails into Queenscliff

AFTER almost two decades of restoration, the tall ship Alma Doepel has set sail again, making her first voyage to Queenscliff Harbour for the...

March 9, 2026

Pool access changes as $40m expansion takes shape

ACCESS to the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre's 50m outdoor pool has been diverted, as construction ramps up on stage two of the long-awaited indoor expansion. Swimmers...

March 7, 2026

St Leonards Memorial Hall turns 100

THE sunrise has been brought inside with the installation of St Leonards Memorial Hall's new stage backdrop. The hall, which will celebrate its 100-year anniversary...

March 3, 2026

Faith, flexibility and the modern wedding shift

FEWER couples are choosing church weddings, as changing traditions and new preferences reshape how Australians say "I do". A report, released by the Australian Institute...

March 1, 2026

From sea to studio: ceramic whales carrying the spirit of the sea

Three years ago, Mazz Cole went to Melbourne for a clay-and-wine evening and discovered her passion – sculpting ceramic whales. As she spoke, a cylinder...

February 25, 2026

Night works to deliver safer Barwon Heads crossing

TWO raised pedestrian crossings will be installed at the intersection of Barwon Heads Road, Golf Links Road and Sheepwash Road in Barwon Heads. Night works...

February 24, 2026

Grassroots charity finds a home in Drysdale

A NEW community hub on the Bellarine is already drawing strong support, with residents embracing its focus on connection, dignity and practical help. The Local...

February 23, 2026

Golfing and goofing for good

THE Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club is calling on locals to tee off for a cause at a fundraiser for The Smith Family on...

February 15, 2026

Kay Drew on painting stormy seas and weathering her own

AFTER a 15-year hiatus, Barwon Heads artist Kay Drew said returning to painting was easy. "I didn't find it challenging, I was just thinking one...

February 13, 2026

Jakara Day inspires the next generation of local heroes

STUDENTS at Geelong Christian College Bellarine Campus adorned their uniforms with green and gold on Tuesday to celebrate Jakara Day in tribute to Olympic...

February 12, 2026

Learn about Hooded Plovers at Point Lonsdale

BEACHGOERS will have the chance to learn more about one of the Bellarine's most vulnerable coastal residents this week, with the Hooded Plover Walk...

February 9, 2026

Pickleball boom hits courts across the peninsula

PICKLEBALL is riding a wave of growth across Victoria, and Bellarine clubs are right in the middle of the surge. Pickleball Victoria's latest figures show...

February 7, 2026

Letters and laughs with

RETURNING to Australia for the 13th time, Scottish comedian, Danny Bhoy will bring his new show to Geelong later this month. In a series of...

February 6, 2026

A sanctuary burned, but the work goes on

When flames tore through the Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter, only the house was left standing. Shelter operator Carola Anstis, who has cared for injured and orphaned wildlife...

February 4, 2026

Geelong Gaol takes on a starring role in new

GEELONG Gaol has been given a haunting new life on screen, standing in for Adelaide Gaol in the retelling of one of the Australia's...

February 2, 2026

A quarter of a century in watercolours

THOUGH watercolour can be one of the most challenging and unforgiving mediums to paint with, Bellarine local Alan Eadie persists - with a selection...

February 1, 2026

Climate analysis links Otway fires to human-driven climate change

NEW footage collected by Greenpeace depicts the extensive damage of the Otway bushfires, while new research has sparked concern for the potential offshore gas...

January 28, 2026

Art lovers finding glass treasures across the Bellarine

GLASS artworks are once again hidden in businesses across the Bellarine, with the Festival of Glass Treasure Hunt inviting locals and visitors to search...

January 25, 2026

Holding out for a hero complex

A decade after it first toured Australia, Sammy J's award-winning show Hero Complex is returning to stages across Australia, making its Geelong debut on...