About: vinnievanoorschot
August 18, 2024
Bellarine recipients share in latest Port Phillip Bay Fund round
BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant has announced the local recipients of this year's Port Phillip Bay Fund, giving community groups a funding boost to protect...
August 17, 2024
QMM announces new maritime museum manager
THE Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (QMM) has announced its new curator and manager Valentina Bydanova, as part of an exciting next chapter for the museum. Accredited...
August 16, 2024
Hawks shift sights to mega-clash against Roos
DRYSDALE'S next hurdle to returning to the Bellarine Football League Grand Final begins tomorrow (Saturday, August 17) against a lethal Anglesea side on the...
August 16, 2024
‘Flippy’ reaches new heights at world ninja event
A LEOPOLD-BASED ninja athlete is smiling from ear to ear following her best performance on the world stage, overcoming her nerves to exceed her...
August 16, 2024
Cats on the verge of top four finish
GEELONG could sew up a top four spot if it can overcome St Kilda at Marvel Stadium tomorrow (Saturday, August 17), with the Cats...
August 15, 2024
BCH celebrates its aged care employees
A DAY of fun activities headlined by a high tea to say thank you to its dedicated staff marked the perfect way to celebrate...
August 10, 2024
Bellarine Disability Fair makes an impact
LAST week's Bellarine Disability Fair has been hailed as a wide-ranging success, helping fill a knowledge gap identified by local organisations with local residents...
August 10, 2024
Wombat’s Wish finds new burrow
BELLARINE child bereavement charity Wombat's Wish is starting a new chapter, making the move from Drysdale to nearby Clifton Springs. The move to 3 Dumbarra...
August 9, 2024
Storm gathers for qualifying final in Drysdale
BELLARINE Storm's Championship women's side's dream season continues tomorrow (Saturday, August 10) night when it hosts Bulleen at home in the first qualifying final. Storm...
August 9, 2024
‘Kicking Against the Wind’: A history of the Demons
OVER four years of work and research has culminated into a 190-page document encapsulating the history of the Portarlington Football Club on the eve...
August 9, 2024
GRLC to bring out the magic in Book Week
THE Children's Book Council of Victoria's Children's Book Week is fast approaching, with thousands of students looking forward to their next great page-turners. As part...
August 9, 2024
BCH joins push for school meal program
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) is requesting to the Victorian Government to pledge its support to a state-wide school meal program. The program would work to...
August 9, 2024
Weekend to set BFNL finals fields
THE Bellarine Football Netball League's (BFNL) final round of the home and away season takes place this weekend, with several important results still to...
August 8, 2024
Compassionate Hearts host Dying To Know Day event
THE Bellarine's leading aged care support service is holding a free community day today (Thursday, August 8) to help break down the stigma and...
August 8, 2024
Captain Meg retains captaincy for fifth season
A FAMILIAR face will lead Geelong Football Club’s senior women’s side in 2024 with two-time All-Australian Meghan McDonald announced as captain for a fifth...
August 6, 2024
Bellarine hosts regional roundtable for MPs
VICTORIAN regional MPs converged on the Bellarine last week to discuss the state government's overall priorities for the regions. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said the roundtable-style...
August 6, 2024
Students invited to join PM’s Spelling Bee
STUDENTS from across Australia are being encouraged to apply for this year's Prime Minister's Spelling Bee. Held annually nationwide, the free online competition is for Australian...
August 5, 2024
Barwon Health announces post-birth service
A NEW service available at Barwon Health's Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is improving support for parents post-birth and providing knowledge to new parents. The post-birth...
August 4, 2024
Hawks reiterate importance of road safety
THE Drysdale Hawks have re-emphasised the importance of road safety, with AFL Barwon participants again taking part in the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Road...
August 3, 2024
New children’s hub taking shape in Ocean Grove
BELLARINE Community Health's (BCH) Ocean Grove Health and Wellbeing Hub is taking shape, with construction expected to be completed in mid-to-late September. Designed by project...
August 2, 2024
Lakers unveil new uniform designs
THE Leopold Lakers Basketball Club has unveiled designs for a new playing jersey to be worn from next season onwards. Lakers president Jayson Newman said...
August 1, 2024
Regional bragging rights up for grabs at annual invitational
VICTORIA'S largest regional eight-ball pool event begins today (Friday, August 2) and is set to welcome beginner to intermediate players from all over the...
August 1, 2024
Maritime Museum releases four-year Strategic Plan
COMMITTEE and general members of the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (QMM) are celebrating the competition of its strategic plan for the next four years. With initial...
July 30, 2024
Disruptions expected with Surf Coast Highway closure
ROAD users across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast will need to seek an alternative route between the two municipalities, with level crossing removal...
