Port business directory lands in almost 2,700 letterboxes
THE Portarlington Business Development Association (PBDA) has launched its 2019/20 Directory, which has been delivered to almost 2,700 homes across the town. Featuring Portarlington’s new...
Images the focus of camera club’s annual exhibition
IMAGES captured by photographers from the Bellarine Camera Club will be on display in Drysdale next weekend. The Bellarine Camera Club will host its eighth...
Parade evokes smiling faces from two- and four- legged footy fans
AFL Grand Final Friday in Portarlington saw an enthusiastic crowd of dog lovers and footy fans come together to celebrate the end of this...
Ferry proves a game changer for Bellarine commuters
THERE’S a new set of Bellarine commuters who are in on the best kept secret around. They’re not sacrificing lifestyle for work anymore… they’re ‘setting...
Women’s volunteer organisation takes in the view of the Bellarine
A NEW day VIEW Club is proposed for Ocean Grove and women are invited to join this new development. About 65 local women recently gathered...
City launches new guide to help locals get to know their nature reserve
NATURE reserves are places where locals can relax and experience the variety of sights and sounds nature has to offer. The City of Greater Geelong...
Performers audition for Port community carols
PLANNING for the annual Portarlington Community Carols 2019 has started, with auditions recently conducted and a successful grant application. A small group of committed Portarlington...
Festival calling for volunteers to mussel up on bus drivers
THE Portarlington Mussel Festival for the first time will offer three 25-seater buses to transport guests to and from the event next year. Free bus...
Chorale concert set to celebrate 10 years of song
THE Barwon Heads Chorale will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a “Decadence” concert next weekend. Part of the City of Greater Geelong Seniors’ Festival, the...
Tiwi Islands community welcome local students with open arms
TWO teens from the Bellarine have visited the Tiwi Islands, where they immersed themselves with the people and learnt about the culture. Jolyon Simpson from...
Entertainment abounds in Queenscliff during seniors festival
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will again play host to dozens of events and special offers as part of the coming Victorian Seniors Festival next...
Grove students learn about human rights through new game
OCEAN Grove Primary School students have tried their hand at an educational game which teaches them about their rights, freedoms and responsibilities. School leaders participated...
Expert set to help local families navigate the tricky terrain of parenting
AFTER a sell-out event in Geelong last year, high-profile child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg will return to the Bellarine next month - this time to...
Navy band to march into Portarlington
THE Royal Australian Navy Band will perform its fourth annual concert in Portarlington early next month. The band will present an afternoon of Big Band...
Awards keep rolling in for Ocean Grove bakery
THE awards keep rolling in for one of Ocean Grove’s most loved bakeries. Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes recently won 14 gold medals at The...
PLCA calls for further consultation of outdoor gym equipment
WHILE Point Lonsdale Civic Association members support the installation of outdoor gym equipment in their area, they are concerned about the sites and size...
B2B2 riders return with eyes on $100,000 charity target
LOCAL cyclists taking part in fundraising ride Bridge2Bridge2 (B2B2) were greeted by family, friends and the local community when they returned home at the...
Book launch in Queenscliff all about the birds
AWARD-WINNING children’s author Diane Jackson Hill has always been drawn to the ocean and the creatures that call it home. A former primary school teacher,...
Avalon pioneer earns his angel wings
CLIFTON Springs’ Ken Cooper witnessed the birth of Avalon Airport decades ago, and is now the last member of its original workforce to earn...
Yoyo finally reeled in after months on the run
YOYO the dog has certainly lived up to her name during the past few weeks. The “little fighter” has experienced a turbulent life from a...
From little teams, big things grow
NATIVE species have returned to city-managed nature reserves and other rare and significant plants are thriving, thanks to the adoption of bush regeneration techniques. The...
Art Group offers showing to help celebrate seniors month
THE Barwon Heads Art Group is inviting community members to visit them during Geelong Seniors Month to see what they have achieved during the...
Kids get up close and personal with the animals
CHILDREN are getting up close and personal with llamas, sheep and chickens at Basils Farm. The “Meet and Feed the Animal Sessions + Lunch” are...
Community invited to learn about the Bairnsdale Ulcer
POINT Lonsdale Civic Association members will hear from Professor Paul Johnson next month when he speaks about the Burili Ulcer (also known as the...