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January 5, 2025
Bellarine North Rotarians recognised for community service
A PAIR of dedicated Rotarians have been recognised for decades of community service at one of the Bellarine's Rotary Clubs. The Bellarine North Rotary Club...
January 3, 2025
Historic 45th Rip To River ready for strong turnout
AUSTRALIA'S longest-running fun run returns to the Bellarine tomorrow (Saturday, January 4) for a 45th year with registrations coming in quick and fast for...
January 3, 2025
Nomination period extended for annual awards
THE City of Greater Geelong has extended its nomination period for the 2025 Women in Community Life Awards. The awards are presented as part of...
January 3, 2025
Storm fixtures announced for 2025
THE full fixture for the 2025 Big V Championship season has been released, setting the path forward for two Bellarine Storm teams eager to...
January 2, 2025
Division restructure among changes to female football
FEMALE football will have a different look in 2025 following several new changes outlined by AFL Barwon last month. Through consultation with clubs over the...
January 1, 2025
Bellarine basketball wins regional award
THE Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association has continued its dominance as a powerhouse country basketball association after it was named "Large Country Association of the...
December 29, 2024
Classical aspirations: An orchestra for all
A MUSICAL group full of personalities, skill and community spirit is providing opportunity for lapsed classical musicians around the region, free of judgment and...
December 27, 2024
Portarlington rallies for Longest Day
MORE than 10 hours of golfing, some played in 40-degree heat, were not enough to stop Portarlington resident Trung Truong from finishing his annual...
December 27, 2024
Emerging artist stage back for Festival of Sails
The Emerging Artist Stage will make its highly anticipated return to the 2025 Festival of Sails, allowing local performers the opportunity to showcase their...
December 26, 2024
Point Lonsdale Back Beach ramp repaired after storm damage
THE Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will conduct its regular patrolling distance this summer following the reopening of the town's Back Beach...
December 25, 2024
LSV urges complete community effort to stop drownings
THE state's lifesaving authority has revealed a worrying increase in drownings as the region enters its peak summer period. Life Saving Victoria (LSV) released figures...
December 24, 2024
Well-known cypress tree removed due to safety concerns
A SIGNIFICANT cypress tree located in the town of St Leonards has been removed due to ongoing safety concerns. Crown Land manager Bellarine Bayside announced...
December 23, 2024
Local JPs continue community service
JUSTICES of the Peace (JP) in Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast are reminding the community to continue considering using their free services...
December 22, 2024
Sporting clubs across Barwon region receive funding boost
SPORTING clubs across the Surf Coast, Geelong and the Bellarine have been awarded grants to help more people get involved in their local sporting...
December 22, 2024
Geelong United fixture released for NBL1 South 25
The official fixture for Geelong United's NBL1 South campaigns have dropped with the region's representative basketball side looking to make major cases for finals...
December 21, 2024
Generous grant better connecting Bellarine residents
BELLARINE Wellbeing Connect (BWC) will use a grant from Community Bank Bellarine to continue support work surrounding the health and wellbeing needs of the...
December 20, 2024
Grovedale premiership player-coach secures top VFLW job
THE Geelong Football Club has turned to a 22-year-old to coach the club's reserves women's side in 2025, following the appointment of Taylah Hassett...
December 19, 2024
Barwon Heads Primary growing skills with water
BARWON Heads Primary School students are full of smiles as they learn the art of permaculture. The Barwon Heads institution has recently joined the Permaculture...
December 18, 2024
Harvey Park gets Christmas makeover
MORE Christmas joy has made its way to the Bellarine town of St Leonards thanks to an ongoing initiative between the town's men's shed...
December 17, 2024
Local Lion putting his stamp on mobility
A LIONS Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads member is making a difference, one stamp at a time. Graham Mulroney has been leading the charge...
December 15, 2024
GDFNL releases 2025 fixture
WITH Christmas just around the corner, the Geelong & District Football Netball League (GDFNL) has released its fixture for 2025. Senior football premier Thomson will...
December 14, 2024
Cats re-sign squad trio for 2025
GEELONG'S journey back to the AFLW finals in 2025 will involve three key returning players in Claudia Gunjaca, Rachel Kearns and Zali Friswell, after...
December 13, 2024
New women’s workshop chair excited for what 2025 brings
THE Bellarine Women’s Workshop’s newest chair says the local community group will be looking to build upon the success of 2024 in 2025. Workshop chair...
December 13, 2024
Mission accomplished: Grand piano marks new dawn for Bellarine
THE Bellarine’s first public grand piano has arrived, after a successful funding campaign in recent months. The Barwon Heads Arts Council (BHAC) will now be...
