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April 11, 2024
Voting to close for 50 Year Storm
VOTING for the 50 Year Storm, an exclusive surfing event at Bells Beach that only occurs when conditions produce exceptionally large waves, is closing...
April 11, 2024
Bellarine North Rotary pleased with art show efforts
BELLARINE North Rotary Club has celebrated another successful Easter Weekend Art Expo, featuring a wide range of art and photography. Rotarian and club member Caroline...
April 10, 2024
Trek tracking well in ninth year
EXCITEMENT is brewing ahead of this year's Surf Coast Trek with organisers hopeful the event can raise its highest fundraising total to date in...
April 7, 2024
New co-ordinator sought for volunteer assist role
A LOCAL non-profit is in need of a new and energetic face to handle volunteers assisting elderly residents on the Bellarine. Compassionate Hearts on the...
April 6, 2024
AFL Barwon ratifies changes to concussion protocols
LOCAL football concussion protocols have been confirmed for this season and onwards across the Barwon region. AFL Barwon has announced it will adhere to the...
April 6, 2024
Ellie Harrison shines in Rip Curl Pro debut
BARWON Heads local Ellie Harrison has put herself on the surfing map following her World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event debut at this...
April 5, 2024
Community donation provides installation go-ahead
A GENEROUS donation of $10,000 from the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will make sure a new solar installation is completed at Queenscliff Primary School...
April 4, 2024
Photography exhibition looks for Bellarine venue
A BELLARINE-based photographer with more than seven years' experience in the disability sector is providing a rare opportunity for local galleries to feature works...
April 4, 2024
Communities raise tens of thousands for Good Friday Appeal
EFFORTS across the Surf Coast, Bellarine, and Geelong have contributed significantly to this year's Good Friday Appeal, raising over $23 million in 2024, with...
April 4, 2024
Storm men ready to test Big V’s best
LUKE Beauglehall's Bellarine Storm men's side are no longer new kids on the Big V Championship block and will look to use their "lessons"...
April 4, 2024
Bellarine Storm to make program history in Round 1
HISTORY will be made on Saturday night when the Bellarine Storm senior women's team steps onto the court against Wyndham at Bellarine Secondary College. Bellarine's...
April 2, 2024
Port volunteer lauds firefighting championships
PORTARLINGTON Fire Brigade volunteer Brooke Woodhart is encouraging volunteers to consider getting involved in a little healthy competition following this year's State Firefighter Championships...
April 1, 2024
Nominations open for Community Service Awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Community Service Awards with a new awards category being added to the line-up...
April 1, 2024
Wombat’s Wish launches awareness campaign
A NEW initiative to highlight the services of a local bereavement charity has begun, following a recent Gala Night in Geelong. Victorian charity Wombat's Wish,...
March 30, 2024
Local fashion show announced for April
A COMING fashion show in Ocean Grove next month will raise funds for a dog shelter based in Bali, also bringing together local businesswomen...
March 29, 2024
Anthony’s World Cup season to go down in history
BARWON Heads skiing sensation Jakara Anthony will look back on the 2023-24 FIS World Cup with fond memories after completing the best moguls season...
March 29, 2024
Portarlington launches 150th year celebrations
PORTARLINGTON Football Netball Club' 150th year celebrations begin today (Friday, March 29) when the club's senior sides meet Newcomb at Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Portarlington FNC...
March 29, 2024
Be forest-safe this Easter, says DEECA
THE state's Conservation Regulator has put out a word of warning for Victorians heading out to forested areas this long weekend. The Department of Energy,...
March 29, 2024
Meet Tedi, our Good Friday Appeal mini ambassador
FOUR-year-old Tedi Rudd has been named the Greater Geelong region's first ever Good Friday Appeal mini ambassador as the community raises funds today for...
March 28, 2024
Barwon Heads ends Anglesea’s reign in BPCA decider
BARWON Heads has ended Anglesea's reign as kings of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA), with a 61-run win over the four-time defending premiers...
March 27, 2024
Leisure Networks signs inclusive partnership
LEISURE Networks has entered a new partnership with AFL Barwon as the sporting organisation's first Official Inclusion Partner ahead of the 2024 season. The announced...
March 26, 2024
Hawkins thanks Cats ahead of 350th game
GEELONG superstar Tom Hawkins is soaking up the lead-in to his milestone 350th AFL game next week, before the key forward further...
March 24, 2024
Lonnie residents encouraged to join ‘recycle revival’
AN Op Shop in Point Lonsdale is on the lookout for donations ahead of the cooler months, encouraging residents to join the "recycle revival"...
March 23, 2024
Locals triumph at Rip Curl Pro Trials
NOT one but two local wildcards will compete at this year’s Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach following this afternoon’s (Saturday, March 23) Rip...
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