Marathon effort for the kids
NOT many people have the mental fortitude to complete a marathon at any stage throughout their entire life, but Geelong’s Richie Egan has just...
Chess club making all the right moves in St Leonards
THE St Leonards Community Space Centre is inviting individuals who like some friendly competition to join their much-loved chess club. Founded five years ago by...
Portarlington Pharmacy owner approaches 21 year milestone
IT is sometimes said that the number 21 is associated with fulfilment and happiness, which is exactly what Louise McLaughlin has been gifting customers...
Winter Shiraz Festival sees red wine lovers flock to vineyards
VINEYARDS across the Bellarine and Surf Coast were able to have their finest Shiraz recipes on display as Wine Geelong welcomed back the Winter...
Swimmers brave the elements to complete 50th anniversary of The Rip Swim
A TOTAL of 26 open water swimmers took part in the 50th anniversary of the original Rip Swim Crossing from Point Nepean to Point...
Sporting clubs light up thanks to funding boost
IT will be a case of "game on" day or night for eight sporting clubs across Greater Geelong who have secured funding for upgraded...
Bond grows with generous donation to Queenscliff Coast Guard
A POTENTIALLY lifesaving donation from one volunteer organisation to another will help coast guard volunteers keep people safer on Bellarine Peninsula waterways. The Lions Club...
Ocean Grove Primary farewells a much-loved member of staff
AS FAR as rockstar farewells in the education industry go, Ocean Grove Primary School business manager Judy Webb’s was certainly up there with the...