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November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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,...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
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...
November 7, 2019
Remembrance Day services on the Bellarine
TO commemorate the centenary of the Armistice that ended World War I, the Bellarine will host a number of ceremonies this Monday, November 11. Ocean...
November 7, 2019
Portarlington Community Bank celebrates 20th birthday
PORTARLINGTON Community Bank’s 20th birthday celebrations proved a great success last week, with community group displays, cheque presentations, entertainment and a giant cake on...
November 7, 2019
Arts trail canvasses huge numbers at the weekend
THE Northern Bellarine Arts Trail 2019 open studios held over the weekend exceeded organisers’ expectations. Co-ordinators Linda Gallus and Kaye Clancy said the aim of...
October 31, 2019
Grove students exhibit creative and colourful art
OCEAN Grove Primary School students offered a spectacular riot of colour during their annual art show last week. The Hive Ocean Grove was transformed with...
October 31, 2019
Bellarine now permanently protected from overdevelopment
THE Bellarine Peninsula is now permanently protected from overdevelopment thanks to strengthened planning controls brought in by the Labor Government. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne...
October 31, 2019
Students in the Monet as poster comp winners announced
POSTERS created by Queenscliff and Ocean Grove students have triumphed in Barwon Water’s annual National Water Week competition, following a record number of entries. More...
October 31, 2019
Spooky Sunday celebrates Halloween
GHOSTS, ghouls, witches and zombies walked among and rode The Bellarine Railway at the weekend for a Halloween “Spooky Sunday” Family Train Special event. Young...
October 31, 2019
School and shed team up for annual project
St Leonards Primary School students take part in a project with the local Men’s Shed every year, and this year they are making a...
October 31, 2019
Ladies raise almost $4800 at Pink Ribbon breakfast
THE Bellarine Womens Network Pink Ribbon Breakfast last week raised almost $4800 in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Held at Jack Rabbit Winery,...
October 31, 2019
Film critic set to open upcoming film festival
AWARD-WINNING film critic David Stratton will open this year’s North Bellarine Film Festival by video link next month. Held at the Black Box Theatre in...
October 31, 2019
Children’s Week activities boast messy fun, food and snakes
MORE than 200 children and their families attended activities at the Leopold Hub on the weekend to help celebrate Children's Week. Kids were treated to...
October 31, 2019
Talented musicians perform benefit concert for refugees
A COMMUNITY benefit concert for refugees in Queenscliff this weekend will feature performances by some talented musicians. Singer/songwriter Rose Bygrave with Lucy Jones and Deb...
October 31, 2019
Gospel Jam raises more than $300 for foodbank
ORGANISERS say the Bellarine Gospel Jam in Drysdale at the weekend was a success, with about 40 people coming along to watch or share...
October 31, 2019
Chainsaw art carves new life
THERE has been a buzz of activity at W.G. Little Reserve in Portarlington recently with a chainsaw sculptor onsite creating an extraordinary work of...
October 31, 2019
Golden hits a plenty at Potato Shed
WANDER through the best songs of the 20th Century at the Potato Shed’s next instalment of the Morning Show Time Series next month. Presented by...
October 31, 2019
Local builder adds another accolade to collection
IT’S been a big year for the team at Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove, and now they have another reason to celebrate. Local builders Andrew...
October 31, 2019
Family violence the focus of upcoming information night
THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove will host an information night next month to discuss Identifying Family Violence and the avenues available for assistance...
October 31, 2019
City approves Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club’s application to remove rocks
LEOPOLD Angling and Aquatic Club has had a big win, with the City of Greater Geelong last week approving its application to remove rocks...