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Rebecca Adam covers issues facing the people and places of the Bellarine. She began her journalism career as a reporter at the Colac Herald. Being a Geelong girl at heart, after a year there, she returned home to work for the Geelong News, and then the Geelong Advertiser as a sub-editor for the daily paper and GT Magazine. Following this, she took on a sub-editing role at the Ocean Grove Voice, before becoming editor of Kids’ Voice magazine. Rebecca has worked for the Bellarine Times for five years and enjoys the variety of stories and photos she writes and captures for the weekly publication. Rebecca lives in Leopold and has two beautiful kids. She attends many events on Geelong’s social calendar.

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October 3, 2018

Leopold seniors forum highlights aging population challenges

IN 20 years’ time there will be 40,000 Australians living beyond 100 years – at the moment, there are 6,900. During a seniors forum at...

October 3, 2018

One of Australia’s biggest bike rides to pass through the Bellarine

THOUSANDS of cyclists will ride through the Bellarine this weekend during Bicycle Network’s United Energy Around the Bay. Cyclists taking part in the 135-kilometre Geelong-Melbourne...

October 3, 2018

Houses showcase inspiration, ideas and the key to sustainable living

THE doors of sustainable houses across the Bellarine and Geelong will fly open to the public next weekend. Sustainable House Day will give people the...

October 3, 2018

Team Monica Hayes ready to hit the road

PORTARLINGTON’S Geoff Fary and his fellow team members will hit the road for Daniher's Drive next week. Established by prominent AFL identity Neale Daniher, himself...

October 3, 2018

It’s almost time to meet the candidates

POINT Lonsdale will host the first of several “Meet the Candidates” forums across the Bellarine next week as the state election approaches on November...

September 26, 2018

Indented Head Community Hall receives $250,000 upgrade

THE Indented Head community is celebrating following news their muchloved hall will receive a $250,000 upgrade. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville announced the state government...

September 26, 2018

Completion of fundraising houses a reason to celebrate

THE Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads celebrated the completion of two houses in the Kingston Estate at the weekend. The houses, located at...

September 26, 2018

Paw-fect opportunity to have your say

MAKING the beach to the west of the Clifton Springs Boat Harbour a “dogs off leash” area is just one proposal as part of...

September 26, 2018

Liberals pledge $1 million to fix dangerous intersection if elected

OCEAN Grove’s Kelli Finlayson says she is so proud of her community and its support following news an elected Liberal Government will inject $1...

September 26, 2018

Portarlington Demons take on Relay For Life

OLIVIA Hogan says she is taking part in this year’s Bellarine Relay For Life because it’s a great event that aims to raise vital...

September 26, 2018

Queenscliff Cultural Hub secures extra $1.2 million

THE state government is providing an additional $1.2 million investment for the Queenscliff Cultural Hub, to create the multi-use facility the community wants. Announcing the...

September 26, 2018

Port locals get ready to walk for wellbeing

THE Portarlington community is gearing up for its fourth Walk for Wellbeing next month. Held on Sunday October 7, the event is a way for...

September 26, 2018

ARTIST BOARD TO HONOUR RON TANDBERG’S LIFE AND WORK

The Borough of Queenscliff Council will host a public launch of an Artist Board to honour the work and celebrate the life of cartoonist...

September 26, 2018

Rail trail friendship walk celebrates seniors

The Leopold Probus Club will host a friendship walk along the Bellarine Rail Trail next month to help celebrate Geelong Seniors Week. The sociable group...

September 26, 2018

Technology Tearoom clicks onto $50,000 funding

Leopold Community & Learning Centre can now help more seniors with all aspects of digital technology thanks to a $50,000 grant. Corangamite federal member Sarah...

September 19, 2018

Family Fun Day’s 10th anniversary to be bigger and better than ever

THE Potato Shed’s free Family Fun Day will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month. Make your way to the shed and help kick off Children’s...

September 19, 2018

Major works start on Drysdale Bypass

THE first sod was officially turned on the $117 million Drysdale Bypass project earlier this week. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, joined by representatives of construction...

September 19, 2018

Fort Queenscliff events among issues raised at forum

A FULL house of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale residents attended a Bellarine community forum hosted by Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson on Friday night. Held...

September 19, 2018

McKiterick pledges more for local boaties and fishers

BELLARINE’S waterways are weekend playgrounds to millions of Victorians and tourists. That’s why a Liberal Nationals Government has pledged to create a Blue Infrastructure Fund...

September 19, 2018

RSL receives funding to honour local service men and women

THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-Branch has received $13,637 to erect two honour rolls as part of the completion of the Ocean Grove...

September 19, 2018

Council revisits St Leonards play space proposal

A PROPOSAL for a new play space at Sandbar Reserve in St Leonards is being put forward for community feedback for a second time. The...

September 19, 2018

Grove repair café to host first open day

VOLUNTEER repair experts are sharpening their tools and checking their supplies in preparation for the first repair cafe in Ocean Grove next month. The event...

September 19, 2018

Jim Mason appointed head of heritage committee

BELLARINE councillor Jim Mason has been appointed chair of the Greater Geelong Heritage Advisory Committee. The committee was established in September 2017 as part of...

September 19, 2018

NEW TELEHEALTH SERVICE TO ASSIST PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is launching a new service that can significantly benefit people living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. In partnership with...