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February 10, 2022

Robinson reflects on shortened yet historic Women’s Pipeline

WOMEN'S surfing took a huge step forward last weekend at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, when 21-year-old India...

February 10, 2022

Draft Master Plan released for foreshore

COASTAL users will now get a chance to have their say following the release of the Draft Indented Head Master Plan by the Bellarine...

February 9, 2022

Mentors encouraged to step forward across region

EDCONNECT volunteers have been assisting children across the region reach greater potential at school and in life, while enriching their own through volunteering. EdConnect Australia...

February 7, 2022

FC Leopold eyes May completion for new pavilion

FC LEOPOLD was founded as a soccer club back in 2016 and is now only a few months away from finally having a place...

February 4, 2022

A century of service from volunteer trio

THERE are few people that have committed as much of their time volunteering to their Bellarine-based towns as Lorraine Collinson, Aline Dunn and Beth...

February 3, 2022

Junior girls cricket program ready for blast-off

GIRLS aged between five and 10 years of age will get the chance this month to learn new ball skills, make friends and get...

February 3, 2022

Borough’s new strategy set to link pedestrian upgrades

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has opened its consultation period for its first Active Transport Strategy. The Active Transport Strategy, the first of its kind, opened...

February 2, 2022

World Wetlands Day event set to hit Barwon Heads

RESIDENTS, volunteers, and environmental enthusiasts will have the chance to see to the Barwon River like never before on February 5. In partnership with Chevron...

February 1, 2022

Former Hawk excited and a little nervous for SAS course

A COMBINATION of a gift from his wife and being a glutton for punishment, one of the Drysdale Football Club's most well-respected names is...

January 30, 2022

Support Register announces inaugural Ann Nichol Award recipient

ONE of the founding contributors to the establishment of the Bellarine Community Support Register (BCSR) has been announced the inaugural recipient of a newly...

January 30, 2022

Blicavs looking to regain consistency at coming Opals training camp

DESPITE playing just eight full games in the last calendar year, it hasn't stopped Geelong Supercats star Sara Blicavs from earning the chance to...

January 29, 2022

Lending a Hand since 2017

FOR qualified fitter and turner Fabian Barrios, no good deed is too small. It is the odd job requiring little time and effort that led...

January 28, 2022

Manifold Heights nets infrastructure grant

AFTER four years of applications and a whole heap of determination, the Manifold Heights Cricket Club will soon get the training facilities it requires...

January 27, 2022

Nothing but smooth sailing

THE Festival of Sails has gone off without a hitch according to event organiser Roger Bennett and excitement is already brewing for the festival’s...

January 26, 2022

Women’s footy preseason gathers steam

CRICKET competitions across the region might have resumed the second halves of their seasons, but for many football clubs the preseason preparations have well...

January 25, 2022

Surf Coast and Bellarine represent state on national stage

A QUINTET of athletes hailing from the Surf Coast were part of two teams Life Saving Victoria sent to the Super Surf Teams League...

January 22, 2022

Rangers program extended due to popular demand

A LONG-STANDING program at Jirrahlinga's Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary has been extended by popular demand for the school holidays with more waitlists to be...

January 20, 2022

Wave of boats prepare to set sail for Corio Bay

IN just two days, the spectacular sight of more than 200 Grand Prix boats sailing into Geelong will kick off the 2022 Festival of...

January 20, 2022

Barwon Health implements Code Brown procedures

A CODE Brown management plan announced by the Victorian government earlier this week is now in effect across Barwon Health's sites as Victoria continues...

January 19, 2022

Drysdale Op Shop extends hours to account for busy summer

BUSINESS has been busy ever since the Drysdale Uniting Church took over the town's Op Shop in late November, which is why the institution...

January 18, 2022

Beekeepers come to the rescue thanks to Facebook group

FOR a little over a year, the Bee Rescue: Geelong, Bellarine, Surfcoast & District Facebook group has been helping rescue and remove bees by...

January 17, 2022

Autopro Classic motors into Drysdale

MOTOR and vehicle enthusiasts gathered from all over the region to enjoy the Drysdale Autopro Classic Car & Bike Show’s cruise and display, held...

January 16, 2022

The right job for Mr Wright

SEAROAD Ferries has become a staple of transport for residents on the Bellarine and also the Mornington Peninsula with more than 20 years of...

January 14, 2022

BPCA clubs ready to go after 2022 delay

CRICKETERS across the region are raring to get the second halves of their seasons under way, and now the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA)...