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November 3, 2021
Bellarine Women’s Shed building momentum
THE prospect of a local 'Women's Shed' type of group opening up on the Bellarine has sparked a flood of interest from people all...
November 2, 2021
Concrete works taking place on Portarlington strip
ONE the Bellarine's busiest walking stretches will have works conducted shortly to provide better accessibility and safety on one of the most highly used...
November 1, 2021
Nominations open for Victoria’s Volunteer Awards
NOW is your chance to nominate the region's hardest working volunteers for their extraordinary efforts over the past year. The Victorian Government has announced nominations...
October 30, 2021
St Aloysius students sell ice cream for literacy
NOTHING is better than a good book, but raising funds for other people to enjoy a good book of their own is a close...
October 28, 2021
It’s a family affair at the Surf Coast Suns
IN TERMS of family success at one sporting club, the Rowe/Hoyne family had a 2021 to remember despite a somewhat disappointing sporting year for...
October 25, 2021
Bellarine Map draws attention as release date approaches
THE Bellarine’s most detailed hand-drawn map to date is on the precipice of completion after almost three years of hard work and commitment. The Bellarine...
October 23, 2021
Seagulls milestone 100th season underway with logo unveiling
AN EXCITING 2022 season is already underway at the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club (BHFNC) after the club publicly unveiled the new logo...
October 21, 2021
Allan tallies second Susan Meaney Medal
THE Geelong Cougars’ defensive centrepiece has again been awarded the club’s highest individual honour for a second time during a season that saw the...
October 21, 2021
Bellarine sailor named Victoria’s best junior
ONE of the Bellarine’s very own rising stars in the sport of sailing has been officially recognised as the state’s best junior sailor. Year 7...
October 20, 2021
Drysdale resident takes a step in the right direction
ONE of Drysdale’s own is using her history with heart disease to power her through her own challenge during the month of October. The Heart...
October 17, 2021
All abilities art class provides stroke of inclusiveness
AFTER several lockdowns and much disruption, a productive and inclusive weekly group is back on with many participants benefitting from the expression of artwork. The...
October 17, 2021
Region’s top wedding industry suppliers unveiled at awards
WITH a view to die for, it is little wonder the RACV Torquay Resort has continued its fine form as a winner in this...
October 16, 2021
Defib roll-out has WDEA Works ready to zap cardiac arrests
ALMOST 30,000 people pass way from cardiac arrest each year in Australia, and a local organisation is doing its part today to try and...
October 15, 2021
Barwon Heads raising funds to grow new greenhouse
LOCAL volunteers are more than halfway to their fundraising goal of building a new greenhouse for the “edible garden” at Barwon Heads Primary School...
October 14, 2021
Administrators keep the region’s SLSC train on track
A GROUP of administrators working out of surf life saving clubs on the Bellarine and Surf Coast have added three new members to their...
October 14, 2021
Former Tiger to run the jungle in 2022
THE Torquay Netball Club is hoping a past champion will bring future success to the club, announcing a new face will occupy the head...
October 14, 2021
Dolphins out to set new standard after Adams signing
THE Lorne Dolphins have taken the glowing recommendations from numerous figures within the Colac, Surf Coast and Geelong footballing communities in signing a new...
October 13, 2021
Exposure sites update – October 13, 4pm
TWO venues in Geelong’s CBD and one venue at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre have been listed as Tier 1 exposure sites. In Geelong’s CBD, Indian...
October 13, 2021
Exposure sites – October 13, 11am
ONE of Torquay’s favourite Esplanade establishments has become a hotspot of a different kind after the Department of Health listed several Tier 1 exposure...
October 13, 2021
Geelong footy bouncing back with burpees
SPORTING bodies in the greater Geelong region are bouncing on the opportunity to join a burpee challenge and raise money to create a mentally...
October 10, 2021
Bellarine North starting conversations one Rotary member at a time
THE construction of a chicken house in Nepal, fundraising the Australian bushfire appeal, providing Barwon Health patient transport and implementing school literacy programs are...
October 10, 2021
BACA closure sees funds reinjected back into the Bellarine
A SELECT group of community organisations are now able to give back to the community because of the dissolution of one of the region’s...
October 9, 2021
Holiday rush has Op Shop back in business
THOUSANDS of items were dropped off to the All-Saints Opportunity Shop following the end of Victoria’s most recent regional lockdown, but the Op Shop’s...
October 9, 2021
Koala sanctuary to bear another day after fund injection
A MUCH-needed tranche of funding will keep the doors of a Barwon Heads wildlife sanctuary open a while longer as they continue to grapple...
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