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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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January 16, 2019

LAP IT UP Q180Swim offers swimming and smiles this weekend

THE Queenscliff 180 Family Swim (Q180) team has a simple goal this year – “bring neighbours together from close and far to the beautiful...

January 10, 2019

Fishing comp catches $6,000 for surf club

ABOUT 40 fishers took part in the fifth Riverview Fishing Classic, a fundraising event started by a group of friends from the Riverview Caravan...

January 9, 2019

SHELLING OUT Festival mussels up on family fun this weekend

A POPULAR festival in Portarlington this weekend will mussel up on family fun, with an increased number of children’s activities on offer. Held on Saturday...

January 2, 2019

Jakara vies for top athlete award

BARWON Heads mogul skier Jakara Anthony has been named as a finalist for the 2018 Victorian Sport Awards. Anthony (Ski & Snowboard) is vying for...

December 26, 2018

Temporary Exclusion Zones help save the hooded plover

BARWON Coast is working to give the threatened hooded plover a chance at survival this summer by putting Temporary Exclusion Zones in place and...

December 26, 2018

St Leonards set to boast new playground

CITY of Greater Geelong councillors have voted to build a new playground and shelter at Sandbar Street Reserve in St Leonards. The need for an...

December 26, 2018

ROUGH GOING – Portarlington foreshore festival attracts mixed response

A TWO-WEEK foreshore festival running in Portarlington has received a mixed response from local traders and residents. The Anchorage Bellarine Festival started on Boxing Day...

December 19, 2018

Local golf clubs among top 100 courses

BARWON Heads Golf Club is the highest ranking course across the Bellarine, according to the 2019 edition of The Golf Course Guide. The Barwon Heads Golf...

December 19, 2018

Borough resolves to withdraw from “Destination” funding agreement

THE Borough of Queenscliffe council has agreed to withdraw from a $2.69 million funding agreement with the state government in relation to the Destination...

December 5, 2018

Community Christmas drive for vulnerable families

ENCOMPASS Community Services will be running a food and gift drive, “Tub of Love”, to ensure local families in need will experience a magical...

December 5, 2018

Charity golf day raises record funds

AN annual charity golf day in Barwon Heads has raised almost $111,900, with funds going to the Kids Plus Foundation and Encompass Community Services. Adroit...

November 29, 2018

Plan Hatched: Temporary exclusion zones set up to protect hoodies

BARWON Coast has set up temporary exclusion zones after five Hooded Plover chicks hatched on 13th Beach and Ocean Grove Spit. Warren Chapman from Barwon...

November 28, 2018

Directories on their way to homes across Port

MORE than 2,600 homes across Portarlington will receive a free copy of the Portarlington Business Development Association 2018/19 Directory. Featuring the town’s new school, principal...

November 28, 2018

Dog control zones to change from this weekend

FROM December 1, sections of the Bellarine’s coastline become dog on-leash zones. Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said this change was nothing new as it...

November 28, 2018

Lisa retains seat of Bellarine in landslide party win

BELLARINE MP Lisa Neville says she will now focus on delivering the commitments she made in the lead up to the state election following...

November 28, 2018

Walsh already a winner with Carlton

OCEAN Grove footballer Sam Walsh will officially pull on the Old Dark Navy Blue next season after Carlton selected the midfield jet with its...

November 21, 2018

Parks Hall lease negotiations near completion

NEGOTIATIONS are nearing completion with the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) taking on the future management of Parks Hall in Portarlington. COGG will take over...

November 7, 2018

Arts councillor set to open festival, and don’t miss the free bus

CITY of Greater Geelong councillor Jim Mason will open the North Bellarine Film Festival at a red-carpet reception at the Potato Shed in Drysdale...

November 7, 2018

Survey reveals street upgrades top list of residents’ concerns

A SHORT social media-based survey has revealed that Ocean Grove residents want Grubb Road/ Tuckfield Street upgraded in the coming term of government. The survey, which...

November 7, 2018

Gardening workshop to get you ready for summer

THE team at Basils Farm is passionate about using sustainable practices in their extensive kitchen and market gardens. From modest beginnings, the edible gardens have...

November 7, 2018

Works begin to upgrade Queenscliff Wharf

WORK has started on the revitalisation of Queenscliff’s Fisherman’s Wharf to improve the appearance, safety and functionality of the area and stimulate recreational and...

November 7, 2018

Possum death highlights need to share our shores

THE Barwon Coast Share our Shores program aims to create awareness that beaches and coastal areas are for all types of users, including wildlife. A...

November 7, 2018

Kindness matters at Barwon Heads Primary

BARWON Heads Primary School Grade 6 pupils recently completed their posters in this year’s Lions Peace Poster Competition, which had the theme “Kindness Matters”. A...

November 7, 2018

More than $80,000 in funding rolls in for surf club

THE Barwon Heads 13th Beach Surf Lifesaving Club will soon have upgraded storage facilities and a new beach vehicle to help protect the community. Member...