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Weather warnings issued for most of Victoria

VICTORIANS are being urged to prepare for severe weather over the next day or two, with several severe thunderstorm warnings in place for the...

Leading the race: Geelong Racing Club wins 2024 CRV Club of the Year

THE Geelong Racing Club (GRC) has taken out the industry’s top Victorian regional racing award, being named the bet365 Country Racing Club of...

Golf day repeats success in second edition

THE second annual FightMND Charity Golf Day did not disappoint, with a full field of players on Friday last week helping to raises thousands...

BCH appoints new permanent CEO

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has announced its new chief executive officer. The board appointed of Kathy Russell to the organisation's top role on Tuesday this...

Female footy flags up for grabs

FOOTBALL talent from across the region will converge on Lara Recreation Reserve today (Sunday, August 25) to decide who will be AFL Barwon's Female...

BPCA boss steps down after historic term

THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association's (BPCA) longest-serving boss and a well-respected member of the local cricket community, Ian Caldwell, has called time on his...

Renewed call for more courts on the Bellarine

THE push for more basketball infrastructure on the Bellarine has been renewed, following the latest statement from the peninsula's top basketball figure. Bellarine Peninsula Basketball...

Devils ready to embrace Saturday finals timeslot

CORIO has wasted no time returning to the Geelong & District Netball League finals, entering the bracket as a top three contender. Playing-coach Shayna Brown...

Lions and Centrals to meet again in qualifying final

THE Belmont Lions will play in its first Geelong & District Football League finals appearance in almost a decade when it meets Werribee Centrals...

Tigers and Roos clash to decide GF berth

THE Surf Coast will be divided when the region's two biggest clubs meet in Portarlington tomorrow (Saturday, August 24) to play for a berth...

Hitting the right key: Local fundraiser eyes purchase of grand piano

A TRIO of local music lovers are inviting the Barwon Heads and broader Bellarine community to attend a special fundraiser on Saturday evening. The fundraiser...

Grovedale ruck earns Best and Fairest honour

AFL BARWON’S Female Football Division 1 Best and Fairest Award has been awarded to a ruck for the second consecutive season.

Grovedale’s Janessa...

Ocean Grove takes major first step in flag defence

OCEAN Grove has cemented itself as a Bellarine Netball League (BNL) premiership contender following a dominant 70-41 win over Queenscliff in yesterday’s (Saturday,...

Bellarine recipients share in latest Port Phillip Bay Fund round

BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant has announced the local recipients of this year's Port Phillip Bay Fund, giving community groups a funding boost to protect...

QMM announces new maritime museum manager

THE Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (QMM) has announced its new curator and manager Valentina Bydanova, as part of an exciting next chapter for the museum. Accredited...

Cats on the verge of top four finish

GEELONG could sew up a top four spot if it can overcome St Kilda at Marvel Stadium tomorrow (Saturday, August 17), with the Cats...

‘Flippy’ reaches new heights at world ninja event

A LEOPOLD-BASED ninja athlete is smiling from ear to ear following her best performance on the world stage, overcoming her nerves to exceed her...

Hawks shift sights to mega-clash against Roos

DRYSDALE'S next hurdle to returning to the Bellarine Football League Grand Final begins tomorrow (Saturday, August 17) against a lethal Anglesea side on the...

BCH celebrates its aged care employees

A DAY of fun activities headlined by a high tea to say thank you to its dedicated staff marked the perfect way to celebrate...

Wombat’s Wish finds new burrow

BELLARINE child bereavement charity Wombat's Wish is starting a new chapter, making the move from Drysdale to nearby Clifton Springs. The move to 3 Dumbarra...

Bellarine Disability Fair makes an impact

LAST week's Bellarine Disability Fair has been hailed as a wide-ranging success, helping fill a knowledge gap identified by local organisations with local residents...

BCH joins push for school meal program

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) is requesting to the Victorian Government to pledge its support to a state-wide school meal program. The program would work to...

GRLC to bring out the magic in Book Week

THE Children's Book Council of Victoria's Children's Book Week is fast approaching, with thousands of students looking forward to their next great page-turners. As part...

‘Kicking Against the Wind’: A history of the Demons

OVER four years of work and research has culminated into a 190-page document encapsulating the history of the Portarlington Football Club on the eve...