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December 14, 2021
Vic Open given green light for 13th Beach return
GOLF Australia has confirmed today that the ground-breaking Vic Open will return after a year’s absence to the 13th Beach Golf Links in Barwon...
December 14, 2021
City and Barwon Coast give dog-free beach green light
DOG control orders will continue into the second year of a dog-free area trial at the Ocean Grove main beach. The decision by City of...
December 10, 2021
Act leaves grateful resident in shock
AN UNEXPECTED act of kindness has befallen a Bellarine resident thanks to the spontaneous goodwill of an essential services worker. Ocean Grove resident Margaret Schenk...
December 9, 2021
Ocean Grove dad does it ‘Just Like Jack’
AN OCEAN Grove father-of-three has endured 273km of challenging running conditions in a mission to support old high school mate Chris Duffy and his...
December 6, 2021
Trucks big and small raising Bellarine SES profile
A MINIATURE State Emergency Service (SES) truck will be used as an awareness tool by the Bellarine’s SES unit to engage with students and...
December 5, 2021
Mangrove Walk and Talk along Lake Connewarre kicks off three-year program
A NEW three-year partnership is set to take place on the Bellarine between Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) and integrated energy company Chevron Australia to...
December 3, 2021
Coker and Plibersek forum set to empower women financially
WOMEN across the region will have the chance to engage in a forum that focuses on the financial empowerment of women. The forum to be...
December 2, 2021
Torquay crowns ‘Top Groms’ for 2021
THE Woolworths Surfer Groms Competition in Torquay has crowned its Under 14 champions with one of the Surf Coast's own taking home the boys...
December 2, 2021
Landmark deal announced between Geelong soccer clubs
GEELONG Galaxy will have a new home pitch leading into the 2022 season and beyond. The Galaxy will call Hume Reserve, the home field of...
December 2, 2021
Belmont’s “Lowey” secures statewide coaching honour
AFL Victoria has announced the Belmont Lions’ Lowell Hunter as the Junior Coach of the Year as part of this year’s 2021 AFL Community...
December 2, 2021
Geelong begins women’s Premier League legacy with a bang
WOMEN’S cricket at the Geelong Cricket Club has taken its first Premier League steps with exemplary results from both outfits in the two teams’...
December 2, 2021
Borough launches coast and marine management plan
COMMUNITY feedback is being sought on a draft roadmap which outlines strategies for the future protection of the borough's precious coastlines. The Borough of Queenscliffe...
November 28, 2021
New travel procedures announced for Omicron variant of COVID-19
SEVERAL state governments including Victoria have announced major changes to travel procedures for people arriving from high-risk countries in response to the new Omicron...
November 27, 2021
Books flood East Geelong Hub for Donations in Kind fundraiser
A TEAM of 20 dedicated Rotarians and volunteers filled up Eastern Hub Geelong’s Hall with an estimated 5,000 books on Saturday to raise funds...
November 26, 2021
Central Geelong businesses ready for Black Friday bonanza
CENTRAL Geelong businesses are strapping in for bumper-to-bumper sales on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday this weekend. Mayor Stephanie Asher said city-run campaign Love...
November 25, 2021
GCA players rejoice after long-awaited return to play
LAST weekend was a long-awaited one for all clubs within the Geelong Cricket Association (GCA). GCA competitions usually begin in late September, but following a...
November 25, 2021
Cyclist t-shirt created after bumpy ride in 2021
SPORTING clubs across the region are still feeling the financial effects of the pandemic, but the Geelong Cycling Club is taking a more creative...
November 25, 2021
Premiership player ready to take on Banno coaching gig
BANNOCKBURN Tigers have signed on captain and inaugural premiership winning member Alana Nicol as their new A Grade head coach. Nicol will serve as a...
November 25, 2021
Jan Juc’s Huxtable win headlines West Coast Surf Festival
LOCAL Surf Coast surfer Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc) and Sophie Fletcher (Phillip Island) have each taken round one wins at the Victorian Open Series...
November 25, 2021
Skoko named Warriors Best and Fairest as NPL22 excitement brews
ONE of the North Geelong Warriors' rising stars has been recognised by his club for his stellar first season in the organisation's top senior...
November 25, 2021
Gift of insight on offer for local businesses
BUSINESS owners operating out of the Bellarine and beyond can look forward to a fun event full of insight and gifts tonight (November 25)...
November 19, 2021
Barwon Heads seniors stoked for Christmas Luncheon return
THE Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon is on again in 2021 after the event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The Christmas luncheon...
November 18, 2021
Show of sportsmanship wins AFL Barwon photo competition
AFL Barwon has announced the winner of its Community Photo Competition after months of submissions and reposting throughout its social media channels. The randomly selected...
November 18, 2021
Ocean Grove dominates Endurance Champs, Surf Coast women dominate at VSRL Lorne meet
THE Surf Coast saw it all as Life Saving Victoria (LSV) competition returned for the summer in beach, board, ski and surf boat disciplines. Last...
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