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August 1, 2019
Campaigner launches legal action in last-ditch attempt to save lakes
A CAMPAINGER fighting the destruction of two man-made lakes at TLC Homestead Lakes Aged Care facility in Wallington has launched legal action. Heidi Wane, who...
July 31, 2019
One coat in need of winter clothes
ONE Coat, an initiative helping individuals and families in our local communities who struggle financially, has three drop off points on the Bellarine. These are...
July 31, 2019
Cheerful volunteers plant more than 500 trees at Ocean Grove
A cheerful crowd of 130 Ocean Grove residents dug into Lake Avenue Reserve in the sunshine at the weekend, planting and watering more than...
July 31, 2019
Bellarine lifesavers feature heavily at Awards of Excellence
BELLARINE surf lifesaving clubs enjoyed some success at Life Saving Victoria’s annual Awards of Excellence at the weekend, with Ocean Grove Lifesaving Club the...
July 24, 2019
Bellarine locals are signing up to become potential life-savers
THE Bellarine has more than 15,000 people registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register. New figures - released ahead of DonateLife Week (July 28-August 4)...
July 17, 2019
Anne shares her life of sunshine and shadows in new book
A Portarlington watercolour artist will launch her own book this weekend which shares her life’s journey in the hope of inspiring others. Anne Prendergast, 85,...
July 17, 2019
Wallington lakes to be filled in next month, campaigner says
WALLINGTON resident Heidi Wane says time has nearly run out to stop two man-made lakes at TLC Homestead Lakes Aged Care facility in Wallington...
July 17, 2019
Many hands make Lake Avenue Reserve greener
LAKE Avenue Reserve in Ocean Grove will be somewhat greener later this month. National Tree Day on Sunday July 28 is a planting day that...
July 10, 2019
Drysdale Bypass on track as key elements start to take shape
MAJOR Road Projects Victoria is pushing ahead with key elements of the Drysdale Bypass following the completion of major earthworks earlier this year. Program director...
July 3, 2019
TOWERING ISSUE Proposal at Portarlington meets tower of objections
A PROPOSED Optus mobile phone tower above Portarlington’s CFA building – directly opposite the town’s primary school – has met with fierce opposition from...
June 27, 2019
Supermarket and apartment plans at Barwon Heads expand
PLANS to expand an existing supermarket in Barwon Heads and develop apartments will again go before the City of Greater Geelong. Cowley Holdings Pty Ltd...
June 26, 2019
The Q Train rolls into a big winter
THE Q Train is on track for a big winter – featuring on national cooking show MasterChef Australia next week and welcoming a new...
June 19, 2019
Project ideas sought for community bank legacy project
BARWON Heads Community Bank is asking locals to put forward ideas and proposals for projects that would benefit the people of the seaside town. The...
June 19, 2019
Community open houses kick off on the Bellarine this weekend
THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) will start hosting community open houses on the Bellarine from this weekend to give community...
June 19, 2019
Target and newsagency set to close in the coming months
OCEAN Grove and Barwon Heads are set to suffer business closures over the next few months, with Target Ocean Grove and the Barwon Heads...
June 12, 2019
More than 3,000 Lego enthusiasts visit Queenscliffe Bricks
ORGANISERS of Queenscliffe Bricks 2019 at the weekend say they were blown away by the community’s involvement. “More than 3,100 Lego enthusiasts enjoyed the wide...
June 12, 2019
Ideas sought for better Barwon River care
LOCALS who want to secure the future of the Barwon River are invited to share their ideas at a meeting in Barwon Heads next...
June 12, 2019
Pest control program to help orange-bellied parrots
THE critically endangered orange-bellied parrot will have improved winter-feeding grounds on the Bellarine and Avalon Foreshore this year, thanks to a pest control project. Corangamite...
June 12, 2019
Community grants up for grabs
COMMUNITY groups, organisations and clubs on the Bellarine are invited to apply for a range of City of Greater Geelong grants programs. The City is...
June 12, 2019
Money drops as club fundraiser proves a success
MORE than 350 people turned out for Portarlington Football and Netball Club’s first ever Demon Ball Drop at the weekend, which raised an impressive...
June 5, 2019
Gas supply issues leave locals in the cold
GAS and hot water outages left Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Torquay and Jan Juc households in the cold last week, with the gas supplier...
June 5, 2019
Applications open for Port Golf’s Community Contribution Fund
NOT-FOR-PROFIT community and sporting organisations within the City of Greater Geelong or the Northern Bellarine are invited to apply for the Portarlington Golf Club...
June 5, 2019
Pete defies the elements to capture the perfect pic
OCEAN Grove photographer Pete James has nearly been struck by lightning twice, nearly been washed off the Point Lonsdale Pier when a huge wave...
June 5, 2019
GET CRAICING: Festival to bring music, laughter and Celtic spirit to Portarlington
PORTARLINGTON will come alive with the music, laughter and passion of the Celtic spirit this long weekend. The National Celtic Festival on June 7-10 will...
