About: vinnievanoorschot
July 28, 2023
Planters to dig in on National Tree Day
VOLUNTEER planters across the region will be getting their hands dirty this Sunday when they take part in National Tree Day. Locally, Bellarine Bayside will...
July 27, 2023
2023 John Brady Award winner announced
A KEY figure of Soroptimist International of Geelong has accepted a prestigious Lions Club award on behalf of her group's dedication to the community...
July 25, 2023
Festival committee callout before decade-long milestone
THE QUEENSCLIFFE Literary Festival (QLF) is seeking new ideas and new committee members ahead of its milestone 10th year in 2024. QLF president Pauline Nunan...
July 25, 2023
Primary school fund reopened amid student growth
A QUEENSCLIFF Primary School council member is leading the charge to raise important school funding by reopening the school's Building Fund. Father of three and...
July 21, 2023
Neighbourhood House keeping others warm this winter
RESIDENTS in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale have rallied together to provide a means of keeping warm this winter for those less fortunate, thanks to...
July 18, 2023
BCH contributes to statewide position paper
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has helped launch a new position paper highlighting the need to reimagine the state’s health system. The paper, ‘Strengthening Victoria’s Health...
July 17, 2023
Portarlington Map enters home stretch
THE Portarlington Map is in its final design stages following more than a year's work by St Leonards map producer Melinda Clarke and illustrator...
July 17, 2023
Mussel Fest locked in for 2024
MUSSEL-LOVERS, residents and visitors are being urged to mark their diaries for early next year following the announcement of the Portarlington Mussel Festival's return. Portarlington's...
July 14, 2023
Butch remains a Blue for two more
WINCHELSEA Football Netball Club senior football coach Christian "Butch" Shaw will remain at Eastern Reserve until at least the end of 2025. Shaw, who is...
July 14, 2023
Venues prepare for Bastille Day blast
FRANCE'S national day of celebration will make its way across the Bellarine and Geelong as local hospitality venues and groups are adding a touch...
July 13, 2023
BFL’s founding father leaves lasting legacy
THE public memorial of renowned local sporting figure and former Leopold and St Albans player Les Ash will be held at the Leopold Sporting...
July 13, 2023
Armstrong Creek leg-spinner named as Renegades Recruit
ARMSTRONG Creek Cricket Club and Geelong Cricket Club leg-spinner Grace Jones has been named the winner of this year's Female Melbourne Renegades Recruit competition. The...
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...
Latest News
Jan 11, 2025
Tiny treasure hidden on the Bellarine
Jan 10, 2025
Record broken in Mountain to Surf at Lorne
Jan 10, 2025