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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...
July 29, 2021
Goal tops off Curnow’s 200-game milestone celebrations
ANOTHER Surf Coast product in the AFL achieved a lofty milestone this past weekend, when Carlton Blues midfielder Ed Curnow ran out onto the...
July 28, 2021
Giant move as GFNL finals head to Geelong West
AFL BARWON has announced the relocation of this year’s Geelong Football and Netball League (GFNL) finals and grand finals. It has been confirmed that the...
July 28, 2021
Group for dads focuses on sharing and learning
WITH fathers taking on a greater role in the home, a Surf Coast man and a Geelong midwifery and birth hub are hoping to...
July 27, 2021
Kicking goals at North Geelong with kind donations
A LOCAL family and football club based out of North Geelong has again conducted a generous donations drive, receiving plenty of soccer gear from...
July 27, 2021
Funding boost for regional cinemas to combat pandemic
A GEELONG cinema is among four regional Victorian venues that will share in $240,000 of funding as part of the federal government’s $20 million...
July 24, 2021
Brewery gets the last laugh before lockdown
TIME was on the side of a local comedy night hosted in Torquay last Thursday, as Victoria’s latest lockdown almost prevented a fun evening...
July 23, 2021
Help those with MS by reading a good book
STUDENTS from across the region will be powering through as many books as they can during August to raise money for a good cause. August will...
July 22, 2021
Former Geelong baseballer selected to the Chicago Cubs
AUSTRALIA can add another face to the global baseball stage, after one of Geelong’s own was drafted to the American big leagues. Former Geelong Baycat,...
July 21, 2021
Village named after respected First Nations activist
RYMAN Healthcare has revealed its new retirement village based in Ocean Grove will be named after Yorta Yorta singer, composer and educator Deborah Cheetham...
July 19, 2021
The decade’s best at the Hawks’ nest
IT WAS all smiles and good times on Saturday night for the Drysdale Hawks, after the club hosted its Team of the Decade (2010-2019)...
July 17, 2021
Wallington’s first female team draws closer with debut signing
WOMEN’S cricket may soon have another team joining its ranks on the Bellarine, as the Wallington Cricket Club is on the brink of fielding...
July 14, 2021
Miniature railyard seeking signatures of support
THE Geelong Miniature Railway (GMR) has begun a petition to lease land at Corio's Sutcliffe Reserve with the hopes of opening a fully functioning...
