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July 13, 2023
Bellarine clubs see need for local facilities
TWO Bellarine towns are feeling the squeeze from a lack of sporting facilities. Ocean Grove Breakers Basketball Club president Tim Semple says his club’s junior...
July 12, 2023
Bellarine North appoints new Rotary president
BELLARINE North Rotary Club has named its new president at its 48th Annual Changeover Dinner. The incoming president, 16-year Rotarian and Clifton Springs resident Leila...
July 11, 2023
Leopold duo to tackle biggest obstacle
A LEOPOLD mother and son's year-long journey to the 2023 World Obstacle Sports Expo (WOSE) in Florida will come to an end in just...
July 9, 2023
Tuohy to break long-standing record this afternoon
GEELONG Cats defender Zach Tuohy will break the record for most VFL/AFL games played by an Irish-born footballer later today, when the Cats host...
July 8, 2023
Supercats reach critical juncture ahead of bumper NAIDOC Week games
THE biggest night of the year for the Geelong United Supercats returns this weekend with the NBL1 club meeting its regional rival in North...
July 8, 2023
AFL Barwon communities come together for inaugural Indigenous Round
FOOTBALL and netball clubs across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast will celebrate First Nations people this weekend as part of AFL Barwon's first...
July 8, 2023
Barwon Valley trio saddle up for national champs
A TRIO of horseriders training in Mount Moriac are riding high following their selections to the 2023 Australian Interschool Championships Victorian team. Barwon Valley Pony...
July 7, 2023
Cobras hang on in State of Origin
OCEAN Grove Cobras Junior Football Club will keep State of Origin bragging rights for at least another year, after a nail-biting eight-point aggregate win...
July 6, 2023
Senior Citizens Club offers art classes for all
THE Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club is now offering low-cost art classes to residents of all artistic backgrounds. Committee member and participant Lyn Nurnaitis said...
July 5, 2023
Cobras join Indigenous Round
THE Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club is adding a splash of colour to its uniforms on July 9, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
July 4, 2023
Toy library providing affordable option for Portarlington families
PORTARLINGTON Toy Library co-ordinator Ann Wise says the volunteer-run not-for-profit has "turned a corner" providing more families with access to toys than ever before. Ms...
July 3, 2023
Torquay College quartet to take State Champs by storm
A QUARTET of Torquay College students will represent their school at the state level, after a plethora of successes at the Western Regional Cross...
July 3, 2023
Demons fundraiser boosts charity
A GENEROUS donation from a local sports club will benefit residents at risk of food insecurity. Feed Me Bellarine has received a $3,500 cash boost...
July 1, 2023
Lions and Roos to kick off NAIDOC Week celebrations
BELMONT Lions Sports Club's annual NAIDOC Week Game will be a standalone Sunday fixture for the first time when it welcomes Anakie Football Netball...
July 1, 2023
Vibrant exhibition to launch at Lon
The Bellarine's captivating landscapes have inspired painter Jo Reitze and feature in a new exhibition at Point Lonsdale's Lon Retreat & Spa. Ms Reitze will...
July 1, 2023
Johnson overjoyed by Vic Country call-up
EXPOSURE to senior basketball and a supportive club network has prepared 15-year-old Keegan Johnson to play against the nation's best junior basketballers, following his...
July 1, 2023
Horvat joins elite company
GEELONG United Supercat Chantel Horvat became the third woman from Geelong to be selected to the Australian Opals ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup,...
June 30, 2023
Community events headline NAIDOC Week on the Bellarine
THE Bellarine Peninsula community is invited to attend local NAIDOC Week celebration events, which begin this Sunday, July 2. Australian communities will celebrate and recognise...
June 29, 2023
Roos unveil First Nations guernsey
ANGLESEA Football Netball Club has unveiled its first Indigenous football guernsey ahead of AFL Barwon's Indigenous Round. The Kangaroos' new uniform, designed by Torquay-based artist...
June 28, 2023
Register reaches community milestone
THE Bellarine Community Support Register (BCSR) reached a special milestone, signing up its 3,000th registrant earlier this month. Register co-ordinator Denise Hibbins announced Ocean Grove...
June 27, 2023
Surf Coast goes Giddey for NBA star
HUNDREDS of junior basketballers enjoyed the chance of a lifetime training alongside NBA star Josh Giddey in Torquay yesterday (June 26). '); jQuery('.featured-video').html(''); document.getElementById('vid').play(); }); jQuery('.spu-bg').click(function(){ //console.log('hello'); jQuery('.spu-box').addClass('addbg_class'); jQuery('.spu-bg').addClass('showpp_popup'); }); jQuery('.spu-close').click(function(){ console.log('hello'); jQuery('.spu-box').removeClass('addbg_class'); jQuery('.spu-bg').removeClass('showpp_popup'); /* jQuery('.spu-box').css('display', 'none'); jQuery('.spu-bg').css('display', 'none'); */ }); }); /* jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery(function () { jQuery(".puzzle_content .inner_puzzles_bottom").slice(0, 7).show(); jQuery("body").on('click', '.load-more', function (e) { //alert('hello'); e.preventDefault(); jQuery(".puzzle_content .inner_puzzles_bottom").slice(0, 7).fadeIn("slow"); if (jQuery(".puzzle_content .inner_puzzles_bottom").length == 0) { jQuery(".load-more").css('visibility', 'hidden' ); } }); }); }); */