Portarlington initiatives share food and friendship
TWO Portarlington women say their food swap initiatives are a great way to meet interesting and like-minded people within their community. Gabrielle May is behind...
Mural set to add colour to Portarlington’s walls
ARTWORK will soon add welcome colour to a Portarlington laneway in a bid to attract more locals and tourists to the seaside town. Members of...
Headspace visits Bellarine students for mental health talk
HEADSPACE visited Bellarine Secondary College last week to help promote positive mental health in young people. Community engagement officer, Sheldon Alexander, and peer support worker,...
Albie the inspo behind 100km fundraising walk
EMMA Moore’s son Albie is the inspiration behind a 100km fundraising walk she will embark on tomorrow, which has already raised more than $11,600...
New signs aim to increase hooded plover survival rate
THE beach-nesting hooded plover is getting help to increase its survival rate in the form of interpretive signs to alert beach users to the...
Project shares men’s mental health struggles and triumphs
AFTER going through a very dark phase in his life, Ocean Grove’s Scott Andrews has created a book he hopes will encourage boys and...
Sell-out pink stumps fundraiser set to be an amazing day
PORTARLINGTON Cricket Club’s Pink Stumps Day this weekend is sold out, with organisers hoping to raise lots of money for the McGrath Foundation. The event,...
Cards hope to create smiles for Anna
ANNA Greaney’s parents have asked the Portarlington community to celebrate what would have been their daughter’s third birthday with random acts of kindness. The adventurous...
Starting school a double delight for local twins
TWINS Flynn and Riley Penman are looking forward to making new friends as they start Prep at Clifton Springs Primary School. The five-year-olds moved from...
New community hub on point for local residents
POINT Lonsdale’s new community hub is now open for all residents and neighbouring communities to use and enjoy. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville and Moremac Property...
LFNC calls on community to support much-loved member
LEOPOLD Football Netball Club is calling on the community to donate goods and services to a coming fundraising event that will support one of...
Volunteers clean up 56kg of rubbish at Ocean Grove
OCEAN Grove Coastcare had a successful annual Tangaroa Blue Foundation clean-up day at Ocean Grove Main Beach on the weekend. A total of 38 people,...
Art show proves a success despite weather
THE Barwon Heads Art Group once again experienced a very successful art show over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Convenor Dorothy Van Dorp said adults...
Playgroup among community groups to benefit from almost $500,000 in grants
OCEAN Grove Playgroup is among more than 130 different community groups to benefit from funding in the first round of the City of Greater...
Indented Head Yacht Club members officially open the sailing season
THE day selected for Indented Head Yacht Club’s opening of the season was not the best day for sailing. The forecast was not good and...
Keith attends 63rd Melbourne Cup – and he’s not horsing around
KEITH Harris says he lives for horse racing. It appears the Indented Head man puts his passion into practice, as he has just attended his...
Bellarine locals commemorate Remembrance Day
LOCALS paid their respects at Remembrance Day Services across the Bellarine on Monday to all those who died in conflicts. Young and old attended Remembrance...
Locals encouraged to have their say on St Leonards shopping strip
THE community is invited to have its say on draft plans to beautify and improve the Murradoc Road shopping strip in St Leonards. The City...
Fresh Food Fair delights locals at Surfside
SURFSIDE Primary School’s Fresh Food Fair brought hundreds of locals young and old together last week for a festive evening of food, music, market...
Leading psychologist to train locals in mental health first aid
BELLARINE residents wanting to support friends, family and colleagues experiencing a mental illness can now become equipped with the skills to do so. Leading psychologist...
Clifton Springs PS team win award for supporting students
THE Clifton Springs Primary School Inclusion Support Team has been recognised for their amazing work in supporting students. The team have won the 2019 Outstanding...
Portarlington Golf Club honours Bond… David Bond
DAVID Bond’s unwavering passion for Portarlington Golf Club has earned him a life membership at the club. Mr Bond received the honour at the club’s...
New group forms to protect Clifton Springs coastline
THE Clifton Springs Curlewis area is a hidden gem in Geelong, filled with stunning waters, sandy beaches and iconic views. To protect all this beauty,...
Pint-sized enthusiasts turn out to learn about brigade
THE Leopold CFA held an open day at the weekend to help locals learn about what the brigade does for their local community, and...
Portarlington Chess Club moves to new premises
THE Portarlington Chess Club, a friendly and sociable group focusing on and assisting beginners and the serious player, has moved to a new premises. The...
St Leonards students share their recycling bin prototypes
ST Leonards Primary School has designed and constructed some recycling bin prototypes which can be found in local shops for display and use. The Grade...
TV series visits Leopold to feature childhood educator
CHANNEL 9’s Destination Happiness visited Leopold Community Hub to feature an early childhood educator in one of its episodes. Geelong-born host Angie Hilton spoke with...
Wet weather fails to dampen toast celebrations
COLD and wet weather failed to deter the thousands of wine lovers who toasted the coast at the weekend. Held over the Melbourne Cup long...