Local firefighters acknowledged for years of service
THE Ocean Grove Fire Brigade recently held its annual dinner for 2019 to acknowledge long-time supporters of the brigade. The dinner was well attended with...
BCH shines a light on a hidden disease
A free community information session is being held next week to shine a light on the disease Hepatitis C. Bellarine Community Health is hosting the...
Meet residents, view homes and tour the beautiful Bellarine Lakes this weekend
IF you are considering a luxury retirement lifestyle close to the beach and only seven kilometres from Geelong’s city centre, then look no further...
All work and no play for now in Portarlington
W.G. Little Reserve in Portarlington is abuzz with activity as on-ground work has begun for the new playground. Set to rival popular playgrounds in Barwon...
Mosquito management program starts on the Bellarine
WITH the potential for mosquito breeding increasing, the City of Greater Geelong is commencing treatments of larvae in areas of the Bellarine Peninsula. This is...
Molly’s on a mission to volunteer in Borneo
MOLLY Bolwell is looking forward to helping others and growing personally when she volunteers in Borneo next year. The Bellarine Secondary College student will be...
New look for this year’s Toast to the Coast
TOAST to the Coast returns this year with a new format. Held over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, this iconic two-day festival is one of...
Barwon Health receives $578 million funding boost
PATIENTS and their families in Geelong will continue to get the very best care from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a big...
Opportunity East helping residents’ transition into further study or find employment
A CITY of Greater Geelong project is creating more chances for residents to gain the confidence and skills they need to re-enter the workforce. Opportunity...
Women directors to be celebrated at upcoming film festival
WOMEN film directors will be celebrated at this year’s North Bellarine Film Festival, which will be screened from November 15 to 17. Sponsors and supporters...
The Dunes Café officially opens
OCEAN Grove’s revamped The Dunes Café officially opened at the weekend, impressing customers with its great food, coffee and ocean views The café/restaurant, which was...
Borough of Queenscliffe appoints new CEO
THE Borough of Queenscliffe Council has appointed Martin Gill to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gill, who will commence employment on October 7,...
Club tees up plan for 19th hole to ensure non-stop play
BARWON Heads Golf Club wants to create a 19th hole, or "spare" Par 3 hole, within its course footprint. The Club has applied to the...
Portarlington business owners enjoy a grand night of news and hospitality
ALMOST 130 people attended Portarlington Business Development Association’s most recent AGM and function held at Jack Rabbit Vineyard. Two new members joined the executive -...
Samuel returns to the Bellarine a champion
SAMUEL Shields went from being a shy and nervous young boy to now having all the confidence in the world. When Samuel was six years...
Enjoy a ballet class to help kiss goodbye to MS
AN adult ballet class and afternoon tea next month will raise funds to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). Adult Ballet - Bellarine...
Dads ride the railway free this Father’s Day
DAD’S can ride free on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway this Father’s Day. There will also be several Lucky Tickets drawn during the day and...
Free workshop for women considering role in government
A FREE workshop for women considering running for local government will be held later this month. Local Government 101 in partnership with WILD (Women in...
Neville throws support behind agricultural show as no-peg rule highlighted
MEMBER for Bellarine Lisa Neville has thrown her support behind the Bellarine Agricultural Show following council regulations that could put the event’s future in...
Hilarious musical comedy comes to Queenscliff next month
REHEARSALS are underway for Nunsense, a hilarious musical comedy in the traditional Broadway style that will take to the stage in Queenscliff next month. The...
Drysdale property specialist takes home state’s top honour
LJ Hooker Drysdale property specialist Maree Humphrey has taken out the real estate network’s top sales awards at the group’s Victoria and Tasmania (VIC/TAS)...
One of Portarlington’s oldest hotels set to undergo grand transformation
A CELLAR door, sports bar, steakhouse and internationally acclaimed gallery are among new additions set to put the grandness back into Portarlington’s oldest hotel. Three...
Fight MND reps spotted in Portarlington as Daniher’s Drive approaches
WHEN you see two blokes driving slowly peering out the windscreen, the passenger with a camera, it looks… odd. Intrepid photographer Elizabeth Turner kept them...
Curlewis Golf Club blitzes industry award
CURLEWIS Golf Club’s Blitz Golf Pro-Am held earlier this year has won the 2018/2019 Victorian Regional Pro-Am of the Year. The 2019 Victorian Golf Industry...