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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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July 25, 2018

Premier announces ambulance and Bellarine Railway boost

A NEW ambulance station at Swan Bay and the heritage-listed Queenscliff Station building was on Premier Daniel Andrews’ agenda during his second recent visit...

July 25, 2018

Winter storms affect the northern Bellarine

THE onset of the annual winter storms have begun to affect the northern Bellarine coastline. The northerly winds, in conjunction with high tides, have affected...

July 18, 2018

Cottage by the Sea sweeps in $1.5 million for renovations

Cottage by the Sea sweeps in $1.5 million for renovations has received $1.5 million to renovate band restore its Flinders Street building. The funding, which...

July 18, 2018

Landmark swap a long time coming

After 20 years of campaigning, Indented Head Community Association secretary Ingrid Novosel and Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason celebrate a swap of land between...

July 18, 2018

Exchange protects important land in Indented Head

INGRID Novosel says she is delighted that an appeal to protect an ecologically significant parcel of land in Indented Head has finally received council...

July 18, 2018

Encompass calls on locals to help clothe the community

A CLOTHING drive running for the month of July is calling on locals to donate new or preloved clothing to provide assistance to vulnerable...

July 18, 2018

Senator speaks with locals during Bellarine visit

CLIMATE change and the soaring cost of living were hot topics when Senator Janet Rice met with Bellarine local Greens supporters at Basils Farm...

July 18, 2018

Gut health the hot topic of second free seminar

THE second of a series of three free Health and Wellbeing seminars in Ocean Grove later this month is a must for those looking...

July 18, 2018

Wine brings out the inner Picasso at Leura

LEURA Park Estate launched its Paint & Sip Art Classes last week, with 16 participants bringing out their inner Picasso over a few glasses...

July 18, 2018

More than 100 people take up bus challenge

THE successful Use It or Lose It bus challenge campaign has come to a close with more than 100 people putting their car keys...

July 11, 2018

Best golfers looking for a spot at 21st Port Carnival of Golf

THE best golfers in the district will be out in full force next month when they take on the Carnival of Golf at Portarlington...

July 11, 2018

One Ocean Grove park awaits repairs; another to get a $300,000 facelift

A LATE delivery of equipment is delaying repairs to an Ocean Grove park that fell victim to vandalism two months ago. The Kingston Downs Reserve...

July 11, 2018

Dog owners gain better understanding at workshops

LOCALS who attended Barwon Coast’s Understanding Dogs workshops in Ocean Grove earlier this year said they found them informative and invaluable. The two workshops, developed...

July 11, 2018

The search is on for Port Phillip ‘Bay Stars’

STREAMLINE Media is on the search for young budding actors who have a love for and want to protect their bay. As part of the...

July 4, 2018

Drysdale footy club embraces baby boom with new initiative

DRYSDALE Football Club is embracing its recent baby boom by adopting some new family-friendly options during home games. Renee Wilson, wife of reserves player Jordan...

July 4, 2018

Council seeks funding for Port playground upgrade

THE City of Greater Geelong will seek funding to redevelop the W.G. Little Reserve playground in Portarlington, which it says is “at the end...

July 4, 2018

McKiterick speaks to locals about their concerns

THE state election campaign is starting to heat up, with Bellarine candidate Brian McKiterick taking to the streets of Drysdale and Leopold to gain...

July 4, 2018

Heritage-listed Queenscliff pier to undergo restoration works

A HISTORIC landmark in Queenscliff will receive $500,000 funding to ensure it’s preserved for future generations. The historic Queenscliff Pier, jetty and lifeboat shed will undergo...

June 28, 2018

Matthew Guy visits Grove

VICTORIAN Liberal Leader Matthew Guy visited Ocean Grove earlier this week to discuss issues concerning local business owners and residents. Mr Guy, joined by Liberal...

June 27, 2018

Henderson to tackle growth and infrastructure on the Bellarine

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson says she will work hard for the Bellarine Peninsula towns recently incorportated into her electorate. The Australian Electoral Commission last...

June 27, 2018

PROJECT SCORES MORE STATE FUNDING

The state government has kicked in an additional $200,000 to ensure the Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Precinct redevelopment project includes first-class netball game-day facilities....

June 27, 2018

Police head out and about, speak to locals

POLICE members have been on the beat across the Bellarine speaking with locals to gather insights and information about safety issues affecting them. During the...

June 27, 2018

Clubs unite for Indigenous games

OCEAN Grove Football Netball Club is hoping to make an Indigenous round a permanent part of its fixture after a successful event at the...

June 27, 2018

McKiterick warns of hurdles to clear before bypass works start

BELLARINE Liberal candidate Brian McKiterick says an announcement that work will start on the Drysdale Bypass is premature because a number of hurdles need...