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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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June 27, 2018

Survey identifies most dangerous road on the Bellarine

LOCAL cyclists believe Portarlington-Queenscliff Road is the most hazardous road on the Bellarine, a Bike Safe survey has found. Cyclists said this was because it...

June 27, 2018

Robotics meets art at student exhibition

CHRISTIAN College Bellarine students taking part in a new program have shared their learning journey, creative artwork and robots in action with their families. A new...

June 27, 2018

BACA’s plans for an aged-friendly communities group

A NEW group formed by the Bellarine Aged Care Association (BACA) recently met to discuss issues affecting the aged and ageing, and to develop...

June 27, 2018

Players share stories and laughs about the past

LEOPOLD Football and Netball Club hosted its first event in its new redeveloped clubrooms at the weekend – a Past Players and Officials Day. President...

June 20, 2018

Bypass and fishing the focus of Premier’s north Bellarine visit

DESIGN works for the Drysdale Bypass will begin within weeks, paving the way for major construction to startin September this year. Premier Daniel Andrews and...

June 20, 2018

Rob celebrates 25 years with tee

ROB Bradley has celebrated working at Curlewis Golf Club for a quarter of a century. The Superintendent said his biggest achievement during those 25 years...

June 20, 2018

Bypass design work to begin within weeks

THE Andrews Labor Government has secured an early works agreement that paves the way for major construction to start in September. Premier Daniel Andrews and...

June 20, 2018

Almost 500 temporary workers needed for upcoming election

THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling on Bellarine residents to sign up to help deliver the next federal election in the Corio electorate. Corio...

June 20, 2018

Assembly to update community next month

PEOPLE living and working in the Barwon region are encouraged to register to attend this year’s Regional Assembly, being held in Wallington next month. Regional...

June 20, 2018

Bellarine students help share the dignity

Three senior VCAL students from Bellarine Secondary College have embarked on a community project to donate to the charity ‘Share the Dignity’. When presented with the...

June 13, 2018

Andrew recognised for 15 years’ service to the SES

ANDREW Turner was among State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers recognised for their significant service to the community at a recent ceremony. Mr Turner, who is...

June 13, 2018

Schools score racquets in tennis initiative

PINT-SIZED tennis fans from across the Bellarine are receiving brand new racquets thanks to the ANZ bank. More than 630 tennis racquets will be given...

June 13, 2018

Festival gives groups a chance to recycle important message

GEELONG Sustainability members say they learnt a lot from their first waste-wise event, the National Celtic Festival (NCF) at Portarlington on the weekend. The group...

June 13, 2018

Refugees set to share their stories to promote harmony

REFUGEES will share their personal experiences of migration, culture and faith during a public information evening in Barwon Heads next week. Bellarine for Refugees, partnered...

June 13, 2018

Besties raise more than $3,300 for research

YOUNG besties Khy Slavinskis and Miller Smith biked across the Bellarine on Monday to raise more than $3,300 for brain cancer research. The Barwon Heads...

June 13, 2018

Seagull Pete soars to 200 games

A LOSS failed to dampen the spirits of Pete Swinton as he celebrated his 200th game for Barwon Heads at the weekend. Swinton walked onto...

June 13, 2018

Community to flow into film for Refugee Week

LOCAL support organisations will present a screening of Human Flow – a film by celebrated director Ai Weiwei – at the Queenscliff Town Hall...

June 6, 2018

Annual report reflects on successful swim

THE youngest swimmer to participate in this year’s 26th Queenscliff 180 Family Swim was 10 years of age, while the oldest was 78. The average...

June 6, 2018

Volunteers recognised for caring for their coast

AMONG many volunteer groups completing inspiring work across the region, Bellarine Bayside has two very active volunteer groups working on the northern Bellarine coastline. The...

June 6, 2018

Ice-bucket challenge set to return to Port this weekend

THE Portarlington Demons Football Netball Club will host some events this Queen’s Birthday long weekend to help raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The club...

June 6, 2018

BCH redevelopment opens stage two

THE second stage of redevelopment at Bellarine Community Health’s health centre at Point Lonsdale is officially open, with local dignitaries and community members recently...

June 6, 2018

Local groups share in mussel festival moolah

THE Portarlington Mussel Festival Committee has handed over $28,000 in profits to local organisations who participated in the running of the event early this...

June 6, 2018

High school petition attracts more than 780 signatures

A PETITION calling for a secondary school in Leopold has attracted more than 780 signatures. Resident Josh Robins, who started the petition about four weeks...

June 6, 2018

Drysdale Town Square the focus of meeting

BELLARINE councillors recently met with community groups and traders to discuss then next steps in the redevelopment of the Drysdale Town Square. Cr Jim Mason...