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Committee members sought for Compassionate Hearts oversight

A BELLARINE volunteer support not-for-profit is urging locals to consider joining its organisation with a new training program to commence in the coming weeks. Compassionate...

“Pleasure and pain”: Leopold’s year-long road to redemption

A SEVEN-GOAL flurry at the start of this year's Geelong Football League Grand Final provided the perfect catalyst for Leopold to secure its first...

Thousands raised at inaugural golf day

A FULL contingent of golfers has chipped in for the fight against motor neurone disease (MND) during an inaugural charity golf day in Portarlington.   [caption...

Tigers go back-to-back despite Eagles charge

ANOTHER Geelong Netball League premiership is on its way to Central Reserve following a thrilling one-goal Colac win over Newtown & Chilwell this...

Leopold rules GFL in 2023, defeat South Barwon in decider

THE Geelong Football League premiership cup is staying on the Bellarine in 2023 after Leopold secured its first flag in seven years this...

Storm success at Big V Awards night

A HANDFUL of Bellarine Storm representatives have been recognised for their efforts and performances throughout the 2023 season at this month's Big V Awards...

Queenscliff students put school on the map

A TEAM of Queenscliff students will take on some of the world's best primary school-level literature minds next month, after claiming top honours at...

Yes supporters rally in Barwon Heads

THOUSANDS of supporters of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament made their way to the Bellarine on Sunday for a symbolic...

Fashion show walks the walk in Ocean Grove

A COMMUNITY-LED fashion show has opened up spring with a bang following a fun-filled afternoon in Ocean Grove. Local businesswomen Sarah Donaldson and Tarryn Stanley...

Cottage by the Sea receives historical grant

QUEENSCLIFF charity Cottage by the Sea has been selected as a recipient of the Victorian Government's Local History Grants Program. Cottage by the Sea received...

Fashion Carnival to parade into Ocean Grove

TWO Ocean Grove residents will highlight women's empowerment, sustainable fashion practices, and important charitable initiatives at an upcoming fashion show this weekend. Local Ocean Grove...

Eagles too strong for Swans in Preliminary Final

NEWTOWN & Chilwell will face off with Colac in next week’s Geelong Netball League Grand Final after defeating South Barwon in the...

Leopold sets up home Grand Final with win over St Mary’s

Leopold has eliminated two-time reigning premiers St Mary’s from Geelong Football League (GFL) premiership contention with an exhilarating win over the Saints...

Centurions overcome Eagles in GDNL Grand Final

THE Geelong & District Netball League trophy is heading back to Werribee following Werribee Centrals’ five-goal Grand Final win over reigning premiers...

Hawks break 31-year premiership drought

THE Inverleigh Football Club has won its first Geelong & District Football League premiership in 31 years, following a dominant performance against...

Grubbers ‘family’ sticks together to create new history

IT HAS been a long time between drinks for Ocean Grove's A Grade netball side, but the 19-year wait to be premiers is over...

Team Monica Hayes to drive for charity golf day

A BELLARINE fundraising team will approach a new way of raising awareness for motor neurone disease (MND) when it hosts its first charity golf...

Grubbers battle on without star defender to claim A Grade flag

A 19-YEAR drought has ended, with Ocean Grove Netball Club winning the Bellarine Netball League A Grade premiership defeating Geelong Amateur, 45-53.

The...

Tigers redeemed in GF win over Hawks, legend calls time

TORQUAY Football Club has been crowned premiers of the Bellarine Football League this afternoon (Saturday, September 9) with a stalwart of the...

Grand Final sets the stage for Ammos, Grubbers rematch

A REMATCH of last year's Bellarine Netball League Grand Final is set to take place at Grinter Reserve tomorrow (Saturday, September 9) at 3.30pm,...

Tigers and Hawks to clash in BFL decider

TORQUAY and Drysdale will decide their season tomorrow (Saturday, September 9) at 2pm, as the two sides meet in this year's Grand Final at...

Couta speaks on historic back-to-back B&Fs

IT WAS one of Queenscliff’s own last night that achieved a first in Bellarine Football Netball League (BNL) history: back-to-back A Grade...

“Caught by surprise”: Seagulls skipper stunned by best and fairest nod

BARWON Heads captain Luke Davis said he did not imagine Wednesday night’s Bellarine Football Netball League Awards Night would end with him...

Barwon Heads ruck secures B&F in contentious count

A RUCKMAN has secured the Bellarine Football League’s highest individual honour for the first time in four years, while a low-level suspension...