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June 25, 2026
Warm up with Ballarat’s Hot Choc Showdown…
Get ready to treat yourself this winter, with Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown returning for the 2026 Ballarat Winter Festival, inviting locals and visitors to...
June 24, 2026
The simple way to protect home comfort year-round
Enjoy 15% off servicing with Climatic Air Conditioning A professional clean and service can improve your home's air quality, help extend the life of your...
June 21, 2026
Fatal stabbing sparks homicide investigation
A man has died after a stabbing in Norlane on Sunday afternoon. Police were called to Alkira Avenue at about 12.40pm following reports of an...
June 19, 2026
Growing together: psychology for every age and stage on the Bellarine
MENTAL health support works best when it meets people where they are at the right time, and close to home. Bellarine Psychology has been part...
June 19, 2026
Feast for the senses: Design Exchange returns
THE Design Exchange Winter Market is returning to Ballarat Mining Exchange for its 16th year, ready to warm shoppers from Saturday 27 to Sunday...
June 19, 2026
Making the dream more achievable
FOR many Victorians, the dream of building a new home remains firmly on the horizon. But with ongoing cost-of-living pressures and household budgets under...
June 19, 2026
One address, four specialists: a new kind of health hub for the Bellarine.
QUALITY specialist healthcare shouldn't require leaving the peninsula. That's the simple idea behind Ocean Grove Allied Health at 260 Thacker Street – a place where...
June 19, 2026
Adventure, friendship and unforgettable experiences with Christians Bus
FROM the moment travellers boarded the plane for Sydney, the excitement was contagious. Christians Bus recently hosted a spectacular "Phantom on Sydney Harbour" getaway, giving...
June 19, 2026
Beautiful finds in Ocean Grove
FOR 25 years, Wish Fish has been part of the heart of Ocean Grove. A beautiful, welcoming destination store, it has become a much-loved place...
June 19, 2026
Building more than a Pilates studio in Ocean Grove
IN just a short time, CorePlus Ocean Grove has become much more than a place to exercise. For local owners Emma Sharp and Niki...
June 19, 2026
A new look for a trusted local pharmacy
CELEBRATING 21 years is a special milestone. Whether it is for a person or a business, it is certainly something to celebrate when you...
June 19, 2026
Laundry convenience close to home
OWNED and run by long-time Ocean Grove locals Bernadette and Ken Giblin, Eco Laundry Room Marketplace (Ocean Grove) and the new Eco Laundry Room...
June 19, 2026
Free uniform and merch embroidery on the Bellarine
SINCE opening its doors in Ocean Grove in late 2025, On The Go Safety & Workwear has loved being part of the Bellarine community,...
June 19, 2026
More than just a jewellery store
TUCKED quietly within the vibrant heart of the Bellarine Peninsula lies a true hidden gem: Gemaxis Jewellery. For those who discover Gemaxis Jewellery, it quickly...
June 19, 2026
There’s a big reason to shop local in Ocean Grove this winter
THE Ocean Grove Business Association has launched its exciting Winter in the Grove promotion, running throughout the entire winter season and offering plenty of...
June 19, 2026
Creating memorable experiences for the Bellarine
EVERY visit to the Ocean Grove Bowling Club is an opportunity to connect, celebrate and create memorable experiences with family, friends and the wider...
June 19, 2026
Your everyday essentials, made easy
OCEAN Grove Marketplace aims to ensure every visit is as convenient and enjoyable as possible. It is a place where the local community can...
June 19, 2026
Lilly Bliss Lingerie finds a new home on The Terrace
OVER the past few weeks, the team at Lilly Bliss has been deeply moved by the number of people who have stopped by or...
June 19, 2026
Designed around the way you live
AT Live Green Homes, building a home is about more than just how it looks, it’s about how it feels to live in, every...
June 19, 2026
A local eye on the Bellarine – and a chance to bring it home
THERE is something quietly special about seeing a familiar coastline captured by someone who truly knows it. Michael Wilkin has spent years doing exactly...
June 19, 2026
Opening your home, changing a life: foster care with Meli
FOR Torquay parents, Sarah and Rowan Prendergast, becoming foster carers started with a simple goal: to show their children what it means to help...
June 19, 2026
Sociali brings Impressionists to the table
THE French influence sweeping through Geelong Gallery is extending to the city's dining scene, with Sociali Trattoria and Bar unveiling a special menu inspired...
June 19, 2026
What causes a recession?
HIGH interest rates, falling consumer confidence, housing market downturns, high inflation and lastly rising unemployment. Any guesses as to how we are tracking on...
June 19, 2026
Go twice at half price with Port Phillip Ferries
THERE has never been a better time to discover what's waiting across Port Phillip Bay. Port Phillip Ferries has launched its annual Go Twice at...
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