Major drainage works begin around BASC
A MAJOR upgrade to drainage infrastructure around the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre began earlier this week. The works will see new stormwater drainage pipework...
B2B2 cyclists hit the road from Adelaide to Barwon Heads
LOCAL cyclists hit the road from Adelaide to Barwon Heads this week as part of fundraising ride Bridge2Bridge2 (B2B2). The 21 cyclists from Barwon Heads...
Sea-change mystery surrounds book launch in Queenscliff
LOCAL author Dorothy Johnston will launch her third book in her sea-change mystery series, Gerard Hardy’s Misfortune, at The Bookshop at Queenscliff next month. The...
Pilot dental program for people with autism produces great results
GOING to the dentist for many people can be challenging, but if you have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be extremely difficult. Bellarine Community...
The Point community planting day in full bloom
LOCAL community members gathered recently to celebrate the arrival of spring at The Point’s annual community planting day. More than 40 volunteers worked together to...
AFL Grand Final footy parade for four-legged friends
DOG owners and footy fans are invited to celebrate the end of the 2019 footy season with a fashion parade for their four-legged friends. In...
Works underway which will make the rail trail safer
THE Borough of Queenscliffe is making the Bellarine Rail Trail safer for cyclists and joggers, with upgrade works on Bridge Street now under way. Mayor...
It’s all play at Kingston Park’s new playground
OCEAN Grove families have an exciting new place to play after the official opening of the redeveloped Kingston Park playground on Adco Grove last...
Drysdale bypass bridge and underpass take shape
WORK on the Drysdale Bypass has reached another milestone, with construction of the new rail overpass and pedestrian underpass underway. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville...
Barwon Heads’ main jetty to undergo $200,000 upgrade
BARWON Heads’ treasured main jetty will undergo a $200,000 upgrade for boaters, fishers and pedestrians to enjoy. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne joined...
Rotary draws on ninth art show
PAINTING, drawing and printmaking will be on display at Rotary Ocean Grove’s ninth art show, which is taking place over the Melbourne Cup long...
Seniors on par for golf championships in Barwon Heads
BARWON Heads Golf Club will host the opening round of the Men's and Women's Victorian Senior Amateur Championships next week. Teeing off on Monday September...
FAB Expo to highlight diverse services and products available on the Bellarine
FOR all those who are retired, nearing retirement, new to the Bellarine, have ageing parents or friends and wonder what is available on the...
Kingston Ocean Grove opts for organic herbicide
THE developers of Kingston Ocean Grove have taken steps to reduce the use of herbicide Glysophate (RoundUp) within its development. The move comes in line...
Info day in Leopold for little athletes
LEOPOLD Little Athletics Club is now taking registrations for its upcoming season and will host an open day this weekend for anyone interested in...
Port carnival atmosphere in full swing all week
PORTARLINGTON Golf Club’s John Bowman was quoted as saying “That was the best Carnival of Golf ever”, after the resounding success of the Club’s...
Seagulls primed for this weekend’s BFL grand final against Torquay
BARWON Heads will enter this weekend’s Bellarine Football League Grand Final against Torquay quietly confident that their 26-year premiership drought can be broken. The Seagulls...
Bellarine high school students helping feed vulnerable families
LOCAL high schools have jumped on board to help the work of Feed Me Bellarine. “No questions and no agendas” is the concept behind the...
Trung’s artworks on exhibition at Basils Farm
PORTARLINGTON artist Trung Truong will be holding an exhibition at Basils Farm from this weekend. The owner of Fat Fox Gallery, Trung will meet and...
Love of children inspires Ocean Grove couple to become foster carers
RACHAEL from Ocean Grove and her husband Simon became foster carers three years ago because they love children and the joy they bring. The couple,...
People choose Grubbers’ Jesse as outstanding volunteer
OCEAN Grove Football Netball Club’s Jesse Sutton is among six local sporting volunteers who received awards at the third Geelong Refinery Club Legend Awards. Almost...
All Abilities “Come & Try” Day proves another hit
THE Range @ Curlewis hosted its second All Abilities “Come & Try” Day last Friday. Curlewis’ Director of Coaching and accredited All Abilities Coach Steve...
FC Leopold go pink to celebrate females at the club
FC Leopold went pink at the weekend - from pink lines to pink balls, face paint, temporary tattoos and of course pink socks. The club’s...
Community to have its say on dogs at beaches
Community members are encouraged to give feedback on a proposal to change dog access rules on beaches between Breamlea and Collendina, which are managed...