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November 15, 2021
Mural unveiling and book creating drives up Indigenous awareness
A NEW mural at Leopold Primary School was unveiled on Friday as part of a promising new program that raises Indigenous awareness across the...
November 14, 2021
Portarlington local elected VIEW national president
A LEADING women's national volunteer organisation that takes care of more than 300 communities nationwide and sponsors more than 1,400 disadvantaged students has named...
November 14, 2021
Feed Me seeking donations to combat food shortage
THE Feed Me bases across the Bellarine, Geelong and the Surf Coast are suffering from a food shortage and are appealing to the wider...
November 11, 2021
LSV to resume events on the Surf Coast with Endurance Championships
THE Life Saving Victoria (LSV) season returns to the Surf Coast on Saturday for the first time in eight months for this year's Endurance...
November 11, 2021
Basketball is bouncing back
JUNIOR representative tryouts have begun in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Both Geelong United and the Surf Coast...
November 11, 2021
Torquay Tigers Best and Fairest winners named
THE Torquay Tigers have named their Best and Fairest players across all their senior sides in both football and netball after holding the annual...
November 11, 2021
St Joseph’s open invitation to join inclusive program
A NEW inclusive program named after a long-time supporter of the St Joseph’s Cricket Club has been launched to expose people of all abilities...
November 10, 2021
Renegades ready for Geelong double
THE Melbourne Renegades will play both of their games at GMHBA Stadium in less than two months and the Big Bash side is getting...
November 10, 2021
Scouts ready to branch out with Christmas Tree sales
THE festive season is fast approaching and the Ocean Grove Scout Group is well prepared to provide beautiful fresh Christmas trees to homes across...
November 8, 2021
Belles inspired by UK activist to ride for climate change
A GROUP of Bellarine-based cyclists have helped spread the word of climate change in their own way, inspired by a16-year-old climate activist on the...
November 7, 2021
Residents flock to Drysdale plant sale
DRYSDALE Uniting Church was laden with a thousand plants on Saturday morning for the Clifton Springs Gardening Club’s annual plant sale. The Clifton Springs Garden...
November 7, 2021
Dancer to walk in support of Livewire
A ST LEONARDS dancer will aim to provide the same happiness she was given to other kids struggling with serious illnesses or conditions throughout...
November 4, 2021
East Geelong netball dominate GDFNL Awards Night
EAST Geelong Netball Club has capped off an impressive 2021 campaign at this season’s Geelong and District Netball League’s Awards night. The Eagles were able...
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...
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