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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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March 20, 2019

Labor commits to community power hub in Barwon region

LABOR’S plan to establish a Community Power Hub in the region will give hardworking local energy groups the backing and support they need to...

March 20, 2019

Daniher’s Drive to make a pit stop in Port

THE national spotlight will shine on Portarlington later this year when Daniher’s Drive takes a pit stop in the seaside town. The FightMND fundraiser, which...

March 20, 2019

Locals help rid the lake of rubbish

A TRAFFIC control light, power drill and a shotgun shell were among rubbish collected by St. Leonards' David Sich and his family during a...

March 13, 2019

Action groups explore roadmap for a clean Bellarine

LOCAL community groups are working together to deliver 100 per cent renewables for the Bellarine. The groups – 100% Clean Bellarine and Ocean Grove Community...

February 27, 2019

Cobras annual gala day is back and bigger than ever

THE Ocean Grove Cobras will officially launch their 2019 season this weekend with a fun family gala day. The event will allow the local community...

February 27, 2019

International Women’s Day set to be a big issue

EDITOR of The Big Issue magazine Amy Hetherington will be the guest speaker at Bellarine Community Health’s International Women’s Day event next month. Amy is...

February 27, 2019

Soccer Mums kicks off in Drysdale

LADIES who took part in Drysdale Soccer Club’s first soccer mums session last week have given the program two thumbs up. “The ladies can’t wait...

February 27, 2019

Pupils enjoy music workshops outside of the box

QUEENSCLIFF Primary School pupils enjoyed an action-packed day of music and cultural workshops last week, before sharing their newly learnt skills during an afternoon...

February 20, 2019

Students enjoy A DAY OF MUSIC AND CULTURAL WORKSHOPS

Queenscliff Primary School students will be treated to a full day of music and cultural workshops today (Thursday) facilitated by a line-up of international...

February 20, 2019

Drysdale residents campaign for safe pedestrian access

BELLARINE Springs Retirement Village residents want footpaths built in Drysdale’s growing residential area so senior citizens can enjoy safe pedestrian access. Resident Judy Streich, along...

February 20, 2019

Garden organics processing facility up and running

THE City of Greater Geelong’s $3.5 million Garden Organics Processing Facility in Anakie has received its first delivery of residential green waste. Garden organics collected...

February 20, 2019

Last Walk for Johno will raise lots for heart disease fight

CHARITY fundraiser Walk for Johno will march towards its fourth and final year next month raising awareness of heart disease. After their dad, John (Johno)...

February 20, 2019

New Primary Health Care Clinic for Portarlington

BELLARINE Community Health’s (BCH) commitment to establishing a new Primary HealthCare Clinic incorporating a General Practice service for the Portarlington Community has moved a...

February 13, 2019

Sweet business raises money for air-con

PINT-SIZED entrepreneurs from Queenscliff Primary School have come up with a sweet way to fundraise. Students are running a homemade lemonade stand at community events...

February 13, 2019

Community consultation sought on groyne options

THE Bellarine community is invited to have its say on the preferred option for more groyne locations and materials utilised to maintain sand at...

February 13, 2019

Planning changes focus of PCA meeting

THE state government’s intention to declare the Bellarine a “Distinctive Area and Landscape” under the Planning and Environment Act was the major focus of...

January 31, 2019

Leopold preps are ready for their first day

ABOUT 100 pint-sized students will begin prep at Leopold Primary School this week, including one set of enthusiastic twins. Five-year-old Poppy and Lily Marsh say...

January 31, 2019

Village folk say “bye, bye Mrs Peppercorn pie” as Peppercorn Foods shuts its doors in Barwon Heads

BARWON HEADS residents are looking for a new place to buy their pies, lasagnes, curries and bread-and-butter puddings after a significant player in Barwon...

January 30, 2019

NICE SHOT Golfers to tee up for good cause next month

PLAYERS will tee up for a good cause next month when Portarlington Golf Club hosts the 11th E.J. Whitten Foundation Charity Golf Day. The event,...

January 23, 2019

Jean enjoys maiden jet ski ride at 91

AGE is certainly no barrier for Jean Skinner, who at 91 has just taken her first ride on a jet ski. The Ballarat resident who...

January 16, 2019

Club to raise bat at 70th birthday celebration

LEOPOLD Cricket Club is calling on members past and present to help celebrate their 70th birthday next month. Held on Saturday February 2, the event...

January 16, 2019

Surfing days give participants a sense of freedom

OCEAN Grove’s Lisa McKay hadn’t been near a beach for more than 20 years before taking part in her local Let's Go Surfing day. Run...

January 16, 2019

Questions loom about lakes at aged care home

QUESTIONS are circulating among locals who fear two man-made lakes at TLC Homestead Lakes Aged Care facility in Wallington will be filled in to...

January 16, 2019

Illegal dumpings are a rubbish act

CAR batteries, an old mattress and a 20-litre container of hydrochloric acid was among rubbish recently dumped in a new housing estate in Curlewis. Chris...