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October 7, 2024
Bumper month ahead of Sustainable House Day
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for this year's Sustainable House Day with a rare 10-star home headlining the houses on offer for residents to...
October 6, 2024
Key Storm imports re-sign for 2025
BELLARINE Storm has locked in two big names for the 2025 Big V Championship season, following successful first-year campaigns on the Peninsula. The Storm have...
October 5, 2024
Vietnam veteran leads push for Queenscliff service
A QUEENSCLIFF resident and Vietnam veteran is leading the charge in establishing a service, honouring those who lost their lives during Australia's involvement in...
October 4, 2024
AFL Barwon begins award naming refresh
AFL Barwon has officially closed its search for names to bestow upon its individual awards given to players and coaches throughout the season. The first...
October 4, 2024
Biennial gardens event returns next month
MORE than a dozen gardens will open up to the Northern Bellarine community next month for the biennial St Leonards Open Garden Day. 15 gardens...
October 3, 2024
Bellarine Ag Show ready to return in 2025
A DATE for next year's Bellarine Agricultural Show has been confirmed, taking place a year after this year's event was cancelled due to extreme...
October 2, 2024
Museum to launch
The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum will begin an exciting new venture to nourish its cultural program through the launch of its 'New Horizons: In Conversation'...
October 1, 2024
Eroni’s Circus is back in town
THE circus is back in town these school holidays, providing an abundance of entertainment for local families. Eroni's Circus has pitched its tent in Moolap...
September 30, 2024
Nationwide callout made for blood and plasma
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood is urging the Greater Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast communities to consider giving blood as it pushs to reach 100,000...
September 30, 2024
Blinds boost for BCH
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has taken a simple step to reduce its carbon footprint made possible by a federal government grant aimed at assisting...
September 27, 2024
13th Beach IRB crew excels at Worlds
13TH Beach Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating the efforts of three of its own after they did the club proud at this year's...
September 27, 2024
Residents raise concerns about Indented Head bus stop
CHILDREN'S safety at a bus stop in Indented Head is at the centre of discussions between some of the town's residents and the Department...
September 27, 2024
United names WNBL naming rights sponsor
AUSTRALIAN fastening company INFASTECH will be a part of history when Geelong United undertakes its inaugural season, signing on as the club's WNBL name...
September 27, 2024
Footy fans and dog lovers to take over Newcombe Street
PORTARLINGTON'S Newcombe Street will transform from sidewalk to catwalk as the eighth annual Portarlington AFL Dog Fashion Parade returns later today. The event, which allows...
September 21, 2024
AFLW Cats still searching for first win
GETTING its season off the ground with a win this weekend is imperative for the Geelong Cats AFLW side after a sluggish start to...
September 21, 2024
Full steam ahead for seventh annual Bellarine Arts Trail
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for this year's Bellarine Arts Trail, with the event's organising committee confirming the dates for this year's edition. Organising committee...
September 20, 2024
Queenscliff firies reflect on stair climb success
THREE Queenscliff Fire Brigade members have become their brigade's first ever to complete the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stairclimb. Elaine Jell, Bianca Limb and James Munro...
September 19, 2024
Geelong to launch IRONMAN Pro Series
LOCAL IRONMAN fans have cause for celebration following this morning’s (Thursday, September 19) announcement that IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong will feature as the opening...
September 19, 2024
Breeding season begins for local beach birds
RESIDENTS are being urged to stay clear of closed off beach areas as breeding season begins for the region's beach nesting birds. The endangered Hooded...
September 15, 2024
South Coast eye second side in 2025
FOLLOWING an abundance of interest during its inaugural season, the South Coast Sharks are confident it can field an Over 45s side in 2025...
September 14, 2024
Cats staying “positive” despite narrow non-wins
GEELONG Football Club AFLW coach Dan Lowther is taking a positive approach leading into this weekend's must-win clash with Carlton. The Cats, who squeezed out...
September 14, 2024
Ocean Grove business welcomes energy grant
AN OCEAN Grove business has been announced as the latest recipient of a federal government energy grant, which aims to assist local business to...
September 13, 2024
Blues, Eagles to meet in anticipated finale
THE two best Geelong & District Netball League teams since the turn of the COVID-19 pandemic meet tomorrow (Saturday, September 14) for their long-awaited...
September 13, 2024
Tigers, Lions face off for GDFL premiership
A YEAR after a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 Grand Final, Thomson is riding a wave of momentum heading into this year's decider tomorrow...
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