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About: rebeccaadam

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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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December 20, 2017

Ramsay calls on Neville to fix beach facility

Liberal Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay has taken fire at Bellarine MP Lisa Neville over the condition of Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving...

December 20, 2017

Port stalwarts honoured as business community celebrates

A TRIO of Portarlington stalwarts were recognised for their service to the local community at Portarlington Business Development Association’s annual Christmas function last week. Almost...

December 19, 2017

New Port Lions Village wing honours members

THE latest stage of the Lions Village Bellarine in Portarlington has been named in honour of longtime members Alan and Winifred Vallance. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville...

December 19, 2017

Determined mum proves age is no barrier

BEING a single mum in her 40s, with three children and multiple jobs, Naomi Thomas was determined to achieve something more for herself. After overcoming...

December 19, 2017

SANDBAGGED

Locals disappointed with outcome of Point Lonsdale beach study

COMMUNITY members fighting to save Point Lonsdale beach from erosion say they are disappointed with the...

December 19, 2017

New test replaces traditional Pap smear

BELLARINE Community Health wants women to be aware that the federal government will tomorrow introduce a change to its national screening program for cervical...

December 19, 2017

Time to talk tiny in Port

A PORTARLINGTON resident who believes in building a more sustainable future is looking for like-minded people to talk tiny. Diane Roberts wants to start a...

December 18, 2017

New nature-based playground opens at Leopold

GATEWAY Sanctuary’s new playground has officially opened. Geelong MP Christine Couzens, the City of Greater Geelong’s director of community life Linda Quinn and Lion’s Club...

December 18, 2017

Volunteers keep annual Christmas celebration lit up

THE lights on the Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree will be switched on this weekend after two dedicated Rotary Club members spent about 70 hours...

December 18, 2017

Long future on ferry horizon after big year

PORT Phillip Ferries is celebrating its first anniversary of crossing the bay between Portarlington and Docklands. Port Phillip Ferries initially committed its passenger service between...

December 18, 2017

FERRY First

Port ferry sails through big first year of operation

PORT Phillip Ferries is celebrating its first anniversary of crossing the bay between Portarlington and Docklands. It...

December 12, 2017

Dunes Cafe’s winning tender on its game

THE company which operates At The Heads in Barwon Heads has been awarded a 21-year lease to operate the Dunes Café at Ocean Grove. Following...

December 11, 2017

Community chooses candidates

OCEAN Grove’s Stephanie Asher says she is delighted and both grateful and humbled by the support of so many people on the Bellarine. Ms Asher,...

December 11, 2017

REPRESENT

Bellarine community looks forward to having stronger council voice

BELLARINE community groups are looking forward to having their three elected councillors deliver a strong message...

December 11, 2017

Oliver runs to record glory

OLIVER Ngaboyisonga is taking great strides on the running track. The 12-year-old Clifton Springs Primary School pupil recently won the 100-metre final in the State...

December 8, 2017

Harbour photo comp winners snap up some prizes

ENTRANTS who took part in the Tales of Queenscliff Harbour Photographic competition have captured the stories behind their photos, the reflections, family and the...

December 8, 2017

Captain to talk trash in Grove

OCEAN Grove Coastcare will host a breakfast with Captain Trash next weekend to promote its plastic-free initiative. Captain Trash is the alter ego of Port...

December 8, 2017

RAMP UP

New ramp and harbour upgrade improves boating access on the Bellarine

BOATING access along the Bellarine is now safer and more accessible following the completion...

November 22, 2017

The gateway to Spring Racing Carnival needs

IF you are looking for an outfit for the Spring Racing Carnival or just wanting to update your casual wear, Gateway Plaza Leopold has...

November 22, 2017

Bellarine contributors among the state’s best

HIGH achievers from the Bellarine were recognised for their hard work at the 2017 Regional Achievement and Community Awards held earlier this month. With more...

November 22, 2017

Student voice earns school award

CLIFTON Springs Primary School’s Student Voice has earned it an impressive award and cheque to match. The school’s Student Representative Council (SRC) came runners-up for...

November 22, 2017

Borough kids have fun walking to school

PUPILS from across the Borough of Queenscliffe last week walked, rode and scooted to school. As part of VicHealth’s 2017 Walk to School program, the...

November 22, 2017

ACTION TIME

Ramsay tells Parliament it’s time to fund the Queenscliff Hub A FIGHT to secure funding for the Queenscliff Cultural Hub has been put in the...

November 15, 2017

Twilight event returns to Surfside next month

A CARNIVAL atmosphere will take over Surfside Primary School when its popular Fresh Food Fair rolls around again next month. The twilight community event on...