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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 19, 2019

Educating students on the challenges facing Port Phillip

Local environmental groups have come together to create a suite of free educational resources that focus on Port Phillip and the key challenges it...

June 19, 2019

Role models: FC Leopold coaches teach kids on and off the field

FC LEOPOLD’S Ben Shears says the best thing about coaching his under 12 boys’ team is seeing how far some of them have come. Ben,...

June 19, 2019

BOUNDARY PLANS Distinctive Area and Landscape open houses to be held on the Bellarine this weekend

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) will start hosting community open houses on the Bellarine from this weekend to give community...

June 12, 2019

Junior Mayor makes her first presentation to council

TWELVE people aged 12-16 were elected to the City of Greater Geelong’s first ever Youth Council in February this year, to become the region’s...

June 12, 2019

Elliot earns sailing spot in world championships

BARWON Heads sailor Elliot Hughes will represent his country next month when he competes in the Cadet World Championship 2019 in Poland. Elliot, 14, will...

June 12, 2019

Ari looks for a second chance after becoming longest animal in care

ARI the cattle dog broke all Geelong Animal Rescue records for longest animal in care last week – notching up 1,000 days. The four-year-old working...

June 12, 2019

More than 3,000 Lego enthusiasts attend Queenscliffe Bricks 2019

MORE than 3,000 Lego enthusiasts enjoyed a wide range of exhibits, play area and masterclasses at Queenscliffe Bricks 2019 on the weekend. Karen Pecar from...

June 5, 2019

Streetscape works to beautify St Leonards on now

ST Leonards will soon be a more attractive destination for locals and visitors, with stage one of streetscape improvements in the seaside town’s main...

June 5, 2019

Foodbank launches Winter Appeal as food supplies fall

DRYSDALE Family Support Foodbank has launched a Winter Appeal to help keep up with increased demand as locals face expensive heating bills. Co-ordinator Jake Hogendoorn...

June 5, 2019

Music, laughter and passion of the Celtic spirit hits Port this weekend

PORTARLINGTON will come alive with the music, laughter and passion of the Celtic spirit this long weekend. The National Celtic Festival on June 7 to...

June 5, 2019

Mosaic mural makes arcade a brighter, safer and more inviting space

THE arcade in Drysdale’s High Street has been transformed by a spectacular mosaic mural that celebrates the local community to itself and to the...

May 15, 2019

Henderson joins rally to fix dangerous intersection

ABOUT 50 concerned residents rallied earlier this week for increased safety of school children at the entrance of the 13th Beach Golf Links Estate. Member...

May 15, 2019

Towards Zero Race Torquay to launch in 2020

THE Surf Coast will be cemented as a key location in Australia’s summer of cycling, with the 2020 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race...

April 25, 2019

YOU BEAUTY Liberals pledge CCTV, pavilion and upgraded amenities for North Bellarine

CCTV cameras will be installed in Drysdale and St Leonards, and St Leonards will boast a new community pavilion and upgraded amenities if the...

April 10, 2019

Juniors enjoy Sunday skills session

LEOPOLD Lions president Richard Hockley has described a Junior Day held at Leopold Memorial Recreation Reserve at the weekend as “a good start to...

April 3, 2019

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OFFICIALLY OPENS

Residents of The Point community recently celebrated the completion of a new pedestrian bridge with a ribbon cutting ceremony and resident street party. The...

April 3, 2019

Poppies given a place at Point Lonsdale primary

A MAT full of hand-knitted and crocheted poppies will be on display at Point Lonsdale Primary School until Anzac Day eve. The Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale RSL...

April 3, 2019

Inaugural show leads the way in sustainable living solutions

MORE than 500 people attended the inaugural Transition Towns Queenscliffe Sustainable Living Show last month. Residents from across the Bellarine and visitors from Melbourne and...

April 3, 2019

History-making Linda leads Port into 2019 season

LINDA Shaw says she feels privileged to be part of the Portarlington Demons Football Netball Club’s 145-year history after becoming its first female president. Following...

April 3, 2019

Murradoc Road to undergo $5 million upgrade

MURRADOC Road – which is the main route between Drysdale and St Leonards – will receive a $5 million upgrade thanks to the Liberal...

April 3, 2019

Cassidy on a mission to save the sea

CASSIDY Connor says she was inspired to start local Beach Patrol group - 322Bellarine – after seeing the impact litter was making on our...

April 3, 2019

Charli chosen to represent her state

LEOPOLD Football Netball Club are confident their own Charli Nicol will be as brilliant in the blue and white as she is in the...

April 3, 2019

Laps for Life team more than doubles fundraising goal

A TEAM of participants who took part in Queenscliff Football Netball Club’s Laps for Life have raised almost $12,000 and swum more than 220...

March 27, 2019

RRV to host info session about notorious intersection

REGIONAL Roads Victoria will host a community information session in May about plans to install traffic lights at the intersection of Portarlington Road and...