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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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November 7, 2018

Libs offer $16 million Bellarine police boost

A LIBERAL Nationals Government has pledged $16 million to boost Victoria Police infrastructure facilities on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Liberal Nationals' infrastructure package will include...

November 7, 2018

Labor pledges to fix Bellarine’s most notorious intersections

A RE-ELECTED Labor Government will upgrade dangerous intersections in Ocean Grove and Curlewis to keep local drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe. Labor will invest $5...

November 1, 2018

Third Bellarine Arts Trail designed to impress

ORGANISERS and artists taking part in this weekend’s Bellarine Arts Trail are very excited that the event is almost here. Held over the Melbourne Cup...

November 1, 2018

Art lovers set to converge on the Bellarine for third trail

ORGANISERS and artists taking part in this weekend’s Bellarine Arts Trail are very excited the event is almost here. Held over the Melbourne Cup weekend,...

November 1, 2018

Stage two of Leopold’s community hub now complete

LEOPOLD’S eagerly-anticipated community hub and library was officially opened last week. But locals won’t be able to visit the library just yet until it opens...

October 25, 2018

Labor pledges $50,000 towards masterplan for Portarlington Recreation Reserve

A MASTERPLAN for Portarlington Recreation Reserve will highlight the increased pressure the Bellarine’s booming population is placing on local infrastructure. Earlier this week, Bellarine MP...

October 25, 2018

Committee shows council their town in a bid to attract improvements

MEMBERS of the St Leonards Beautification Committee have led a group of council representatives around their town in a bid to “make it look...

October 25, 2018

Traffic controllers set for Barwon Heads this summer

Bellarine MP Lisa Neville with Regional Roads Victoria regional director Mark Koliba (holding the stop sign), RRV chief Paul Northey and locals Colin Bridger,...

October 18, 2018

EnergyAustralia grants boost local projects

BELLARINE community members have received grants from EnergyAustralia to help local projects become a reality. Member for Geelong Christine Couzens, along with Lizzie Elliot, John...

October 18, 2018

Labor pledges $318 million for Barwon Heads Road duplication

BARWON Heads Road is guaranteed a vital upgrade after the Labor government earlier this week pledged to invest $318 million into delivering quicker travel...

October 18, 2018

Kids set to enjoy fun, free and messy event

THE Ocean Grove Toy Library will host a Sensory Play and Craft Day next weekend which is set to be lots of fun. The toy...

October 18, 2018

Queenscliff sports precinct opens

THE Queenscliff sporting community, council representatives and members of parliament gathered last week to celebrate the official opening of their upgraded sport and recreation...

October 18, 2018

Port produce tree celebrates 20th swap

ABOUT 30 people and a few dogs turned out to celebrate the Portarlington Produce Tree’s 20th Produce and Food Swap at the weekend. Gabrielle Waller...

October 18, 2018

Ocean Grove firefighters now trained to help ambos

MORE firefighters will be saving the lives of heart attack victims on the Bellarine, thanks to the Labor Government-funded CFA Emergency Medical Response (EMR)...

October 18, 2018

Residents quack it over council’s refusal to protect ducks Residents

ST LEONARDS residents are planning to make their own warning signs after council refused to support their request to protect ducks and geese from...

October 18, 2018

Construction of St Ignatius’ new gym under way

A TURNING of the first sod has marked the start of construction of St Ignatius College’s new gymnasium. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville joined college principal...

October 18, 2018

GAR welcomes pawfect grant to help fundraise and educate

GEELONG Animal Rescue has received a grant for more than $4700 that will help better equip them to fundraise and deliver important community education...

October 11, 2018

State serves up $250,000 for Point Lonsdale Tennis Club

POINT Lonsdale Tennis Club was a winner off the court last week after receiving $250,000 funding to cater for the future demands of its...

October 11, 2018

Garage sale raises more than $3,700 to help rebuild home

A GIGANTIC garage sale in Ocean Grove at the weekend raised more than $3,700 to help rebuild the collapsed home of a mother and...

October 11, 2018

McKiterick’s lights would help club shine

FC LEOPOLD has welcomed news an elected state Liberal Government will contribute $270,000 towards the installation of lights at Estuary Reserve. President Mitch Vials said...

October 11, 2018

Grove street upgrade reaches planning stage

THE Ocean Grove Community Association says it is pleased and excited that Regional Roads Victoria will start planning the Grubb Road/Tuckfield Street Upgrade project. Chairperson...

October 11, 2018

New program helps attract wildlife to your garden

AN exciting new program that will help Ocean Grove people attract more native wildlife to their gardens is being launched this month by Ocean...

October 3, 2018

Bellarine projects secure Pick My Project funding

FOUR important projects on the Bellarine have secured funding through Pick My Project. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announced on Tuesday that the four projects would...

October 3, 2018

Bellarine locals have picked their community projects

FOUR important projects on the Bellarine have secured funding through Pick My Project. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announced on Tuesday that the projects would receive...