Men’s shed helping seniors get connected
AS well as the regular activities on offer at the Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, such as working on nesting boxes for various...
Student leaders raise $9800 for Queenscliff children’s charity
A WINTER Ball organised by Catholic (student) Leaders of Geelong Schools (CLOGS) has raised an impressive $9800 for Queenscliff children's charity Cottage by the...
Mayor humbled by presentation from Queenscliff Sea Scouts
QUEENSCLIFFE Mayor Bob Merriman has been recognised for Council’s support of the Queenscliff Sea Scouts and was presented with the prestigious Scouts Victoria State...
Bravehearts calls on Bellarine to make pledge to protect kids
AUSTRALIA’S largest child protection advocate Bravehearts is calling on the Bellarine to make a pledge to help protect the country’s most vulnerable souls this...
Adventures with Grampy transform into children’s storybooks
CURLEWIS’ Norbert Heimeier started making storybooks for his six-year-old grandson Eric using his own illustrations to compliment the stories. Fast-forward about a year and the...
FC Leopold’s Rick Scade a finalist for club legend award
FC LEOPOLD describes their junior coordinator Rick Scade as a positive and enthusiastic individual who has played a pivotal role in the development of...
Visitors learn about fascinating and diverse marine life
THE Queenscliff Marine Science Community Day was a huge success at the weekend, with the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre welcoming more than 800...
Local up-and-coming basketball stars zone in on Jamboree
SIX local up-and-coming basketball stars will be among the next generation of country juniors descending on Echuca next month for an annual Jamboree. Each year...
No go for proposed mobile phone tower in Port
CONCERNED parents are relieved that an application for a proposed mobile phone tower above Portarlington’s CFA building – directly opposite the town’s primary school...
Spring into September at The Point’s Community Planting Day
BELLARINE residents and local Point Lonsdale community members are invited to pitch in at The Point’s fourth annual community tree planting day. Hosted by Moremac...
Seagulls to take on Ammos in anticipated clash
BARWON Heads will take on Geelong Amateur this weekend in what will be one of the most anticipated BFL final round clashes in recent...
Local diabetes support group calls for donations of life saving insulin
THE Type 2 Diabetes Peer Support Group, which operates from Bellarine Community Health’s Portarlington site, is appealing for insulin donations to support international charity,...
Sponsors treated to lunch and winning game
THE Barwon Heads Football Netball Club Sponsors Lunch for the 2019 season was held at the BeachHouse in Barwon Heads at the weekend. A vast...
Jack Rabbit receives top gongs at restaurant industry awards
JACK Rabbit Vineyard received top gongs for its exceptional dining experiences at the recent 2019 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence. Jack Rabbit...
New VIEW clubs proposed for the Bellarine
NEW VIEW Clubs are being proposed for Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale, giving women the opportunity to establish new friendships, contribute to their community...
Fiver for a Farmer
ST Leonards Primary School pupils and staff dressed up last week to help raise money for farmers going through the drought. On Wednesday, the...
Rolling Pin bakes up fourth store on the Bellarine
ROLLING Pin Pies and Cakes has just officially opened its fourth store on the Bellarine. With stores successfully operating in Ocean Grove’s town centre, Queenscliff...
Local café goes green with Borough’s community garden project
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has converted a nature strip on King Street into a kitchen garden as part of an innovative approach to supporting...
Missing link of coastal trail now complete
BELLARINE Bayside has recently completed a critical extension to the northern Bellarine Coastal Trail. The long-awaited extension completes the final key missing link between Portarlington...
Sarah Tuohey in running for local hero award
SARAH Tuohey’s volunteer work supporting parents who have lost their babies has seen her become a finalist in the Westfield Local Heroes community recognition...
Steven’s pawfect pictures snap up praise
A PET and animal photographer based in Ocean Grove has received praise for his unique, creative and sometimes humorous images. Steven Penman, from Steven Penman...
Love your bookgrove as part of national celebration
BOOKGROVE in Ocean Grove will boast a handful of local authors to help celebrate “Love Your Bookshop Day” this weekend. Held annually on the second...
Bella and her poster has your back against bullies
AN anti-bullying poster created by Bella Maclean was recently chosen as one of nine Victorian state winners. Bella, a Year 9 Christian College Geelong student...
New funding for Bellarine sports clubs; highway upgraded
SPORTS clubs on the Bellarine can now apply for a share in around $500,000 in VicHealth funding to get more Victorians active and playing...