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September 6, 2021
Tips for good mental health at home during lockdowns
LIFELINE is encouraging everyone to implement daily practices to maintain a healthy lifestyle as the region grapples with lockdown 6. The suicide prevention service and...
August 27, 2021
AFL Barwon releases ‘Return to Play 4.0’
FOLLOWING the Victorian Government’s pause on community sport on August 20, the AFL Barwon Commission has adjusted the remaining fixture dates, as the sporting...
August 23, 2021
AFL Barwon to hold this season’s junior vote counts online
THE cancellation of community sport over the weekend has meant other footballing events have had to be altered to keep in line with the...
August 22, 2021
Climate activist group takes to the sand following latest IPCC report
MORE than 30 people from the Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) and residents of Ocean Grove spent their Saturday morning expressing their concerns...
August 21, 2021
Bellarine Railway back on track
VISITORS flocked to one of the Bellarine’s biggest hotspots over the weekend as COVID-19 restrictions were loosened last week in regional Victoria. The Bellarine Railway...
August 20, 2021
Produce Tree continues to grow in Portarlington
THE Portarlington Produce Tree is looking forward to expanding their workload after getting the green light to make new additions to their community gardens. Building...
August 18, 2021
Lifesavers celebrated for their 2021 efforts at LSV awards night
LIFESAVERS from around the region have been recognised for all their hard work this past year at the annual LSV Awards of Excellence Ceremony. Plenty...
August 15, 2021
Ocean Grove’s onslaught proves too much for Anglesea
A BLISTERING opening quarter from the Ocean Grove Grubbers (15.14.104) was enough to keep the Anglesea Kangaroos (8.12.60) at bay during today’s elimination final...
August 14, 2021
Modewarre pulls away in the third to down Barwon Heads
A SUPERB third quarter saw the Modewarre Warriors run away with today’s Qualifying Final against Barwon Heads Seagulls at Portarlington Reserve. The result sets up...
August 12, 2021
Shire launches Youth Census coinciding with International Youth Day
THE Surf Coast Shire will test its presumptions on the region’s youth when it launches one of the biggest data collecting projects to date...
August 12, 2021
Heartfelt reason to get silly for Red Nose Day
MORE than 3,000 babies pass away each year unexpectedly from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and this year people from all over the Bellarine,...
August 8, 2021
Surf Coast artist helps usher in new dawn of exhibitions
THE Big Boom and Boom Gallery based in Newtown has several exhibitions coming up between mid-August and early-September, including the work of one of...
August 8, 2021
Community makes the world greener one a tree at a time
LOCATIONS across the Bellarine Peninsula are greener thanks to community members facilitating and taking part in Planet Ark’s National Tree Day. The initiative, which took...
August 7, 2021
Business Roadshow to make final stop in the Bellarine
BUSINESSES in the Geelong and Bellarine regions can look forward to some guidance in helping them navigate their way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
August 7, 2021
Schools across the region plant seeds for a better future
SCHOOLS around the country were encouraged to plant as many trees as they could on Friday last week, as part of PlanetArk’s Schools Tree...
August 7, 2021
Children’s storyteller flips the script during latest lockdown
A FORMER librarian and Geelong West-based storyteller took her passion online because of Victoria's latest lockdown. Lee Foyster, more commonly known as Grannylee, does pop-up...
August 6, 2021
Seagulls happy return to sport, but without their flock in attendance
LOCAL sports returned to action over the weekend in the wake of the state's recent lockdown, but things were not quite as normal due...
August 6, 2021
Seagulls hit the scoreboard with new upgrade
ONE of the Bellarine Football League’s most historical clubs has finally received a new upgrade to its ground, and it is a sight for...
August 5, 2021
Local partnership enhances down to earth program
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT regenerative farm based in Freshwater Creek and two organisations operating out of Geelong have joined forces in providing fresh produce to people...
August 2, 2021
Surf Coast basketball seeks senior players for CBL charge
LARGE amounts of participation amongst the junior ranks of the Surf Coast Basketball Association may be the catalyst for the club to have its...
August 2, 2021
Holistic approach provides vital outlet during pandemic
TWO friends who randomly met at a party have paired up to arrange a safe space for everyone to come together, learn about their...
August 1, 2021
Borough seeks input for tourist park masterplan
THE Borough of Queenscliffe is requesting input from residents and visitors as it gets ready to review the operations of its tourist parks. The council...
July 29, 2021
Bellarine rider confirms history as six-time Olympian
FOR anyone to call themselves an Olympian is a rare achievement, but for someone to make it to the games six times is almost...
July 29, 2021
The region’s own prepare to strive for Olympic gold in Tokyo
SOME of the region’s own have already graced the international stage at this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games, but two athletes in particular will be...
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