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...
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...
Barwon Coast prepares to protect imminent hatchings
BARWON Coast is preparing to declare a temporary exclusion zone for a section of beach in Barwon Heads and 13th Beach to protect the...
Kinder kids enjoy music and movement at preschool
ALL four-year-old kinder groups at Ocean Grove Preschool are treated to weekly music sessions by one of their local preschool educators, Diane Gardner. Ms Gardner’s...
New arts hub in Barwon Heads one step closer
A NEW arts hub in Barwon Heads is one step closer, after council gave its approval to enter into a $1 million funding agreement...
Something for everyone at upcoming art show
THREE new artists are excited about showing off their work for the first time at Barwon Heads Art Group’s upcoming show next month. The Melbourne...
BCH’s sponsorship paints positive picture for art show
BELLARINE Community Health is a major sponsor of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s upcoming art show. The annual event, now in its 9th year,...
It’s tee time again for Drysdale RSL
DRYSDALE RSL will hold its annual Remembrance Day Golf Tournament next month. The event, now in its sixth year, will be held on Monday November...
Leopold Uniting Church’s plant sale set to brighten up your garden
LEOPOLD Uniting Church’s Rainbow’s End Op Shop will hold a Plant and Garden Sale next week, which will offer a variety of plants that...
Coastcare meeting to celebrate the great work of volunteers
OCEAN Grove Coastcare will host its Annual General Meeting next week to celebrate the great work its volunteers have achieved this year. “It will also...
This is Eden challenges beliefs about our Nation
FEARLESS, exhilarating, ‘nauseatingly exquisite’: This is Eden heads to the Potato Shed next month to challenge everything you thought you knew about our Nation. In...
Borough announces innovative budget collaboration with residents
INCREASED collaboration between residents and council is at the heart of the Borough of Queenscliffe’s bold new budget process. Launched last week, the Borough is...
Fiona conquers demanding trek in Nepal
PORTALINGTON’S Fiona Boswell has conquered one of the most technically demanding trekking peaks in Nepal's Everest region. Along with her guide “Lakpa Nuru Sherpa”, Ms...
Children’s Week hits Leopold
Leopold Community Hub will host three Children's Week events this Saturday October 26. From 10am until noon, explore Animals of Oz and Bugs Galore...
Big sculptures and creative studio awaits as arts trail approaches
JUSTIN Zahra says being an artist is hard work and a tough journey, but that he also loves the fight and it’s what he’s...
Gospel Jam to raise funds for Drysdale foodbank
BELLARINE Gospel Jam in Drysdale this weekend will give musicians the chance to come together while raising funds for the town’s local foodbank. Held this...
New path in Queenscliff improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists
A NEW shared path is making it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle between Queenscliff’s famous ferry terminal and the town’s...
Spotlight on avant-garde films at upcoming festival
THOUGHT-PROVOKING and intriguing best define the 18 national and international films in the Animation + Experimental + Avant-Garde Program screening as part of the...
Inspiring Taya wins one of state’s top awards
BARWON Heads youth worker and volunteer Taya Davies has been described as an exceptional young woman who inspires those around her with her positivity,...
Portarlington Community Bank to celebrate 20 years in business
PORTARLINGTON Community Bank is inviting the community to help celebrate its 20th birthday next week. The bank is hosting an event at Parks Hall Portarlington...
Big sculptures and creative studio awaits as arts trail approaches
JUSTIN Zahra says being an artist is hard work and a tough journey, but that he also loves the fight and it’s what he’s...
Male Bag Ride revs up funds to help fight prostate cancer
A GROUP of men riding ex-postie motorcycles made their way across Geelong and the Bellarine over the weekend to raise funds for prostate cancer...
Seniors take to the sea to help celebrate festival
ABOUT 250 seniors packed into a passenger ferry from Melbourne to Portarlington last week in celebration of the 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival. The Festival is...
Portarlington transforms into sea of blue beanies as drive passes through
PORTARLINGTON transformed into a sea of blue beanies last week when hundreds of participants taking part in the 2019 Daniher’s Drive made a pitstop...