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August 9, 2024
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...
August 9, 2024
Weekend to set BFNL finals fields
THE Bellarine Football Netball League's (BFNL) final round of the home and away season takes place this weekend, with several important results still to...
August 8, 2024
Compassionate Hearts host Dying To Know Day event
THE Bellarine's leading aged care support service is holding a free community day today (Thursday, August 8) to help break down the stigma and...
August 8, 2024
Captain Meg retains captaincy for fifth season
A FAMILIAR face will lead Geelong Football Club’s senior women’s side in 2024 with two-time All-Australian Meghan McDonald announced as captain for a fifth...
August 6, 2024
Bellarine hosts regional roundtable for MPs
VICTORIAN regional MPs converged on the Bellarine last week to discuss the state government's overall priorities for the regions. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said the roundtable-style...
August 6, 2024
Students invited to join PM’s Spelling Bee
STUDENTS from across Australia are being encouraged to apply for this year's Prime Minister's Spelling Bee. Held annually nationwide, the free online competition is for Australian...
August 5, 2024
Barwon Health announces post-birth service
A NEW service available at Barwon Health's Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is improving support for parents post-birth and providing knowledge to new parents. The post-birth...
August 4, 2024
Hawks reiterate importance of road safety
THE Drysdale Hawks have re-emphasised the importance of road safety, with AFL Barwon participants again taking part in the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Road...
August 3, 2024
New children’s hub taking shape in Ocean Grove
BELLARINE Community Health's (BCH) Ocean Grove Health and Wellbeing Hub is taking shape, with construction expected to be completed in mid-to-late September. Designed by project...
August 2, 2024
Lakers unveil new uniform designs
THE Leopold Lakers Basketball Club has unveiled designs for a new playing jersey to be worn from next season onwards. Lakers president Jayson Newman said...
August 1, 2024
Regional bragging rights up for grabs at annual invitational
VICTORIA'S largest regional eight-ball pool event begins today (Friday, August 2) and is set to welcome beginner to intermediate players from all over the...
August 1, 2024
Maritime Museum releases four-year Strategic Plan
COMMITTEE and general members of the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum (QMM) are celebrating the competition of its strategic plan for the next four years. With initial...
July 30, 2024
Disruptions expected with Surf Coast Highway closure
ROAD users across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast will need to seek an alternative route between the two municipalities, with level crossing removal...
July 30, 2024
FightMND Golf Day back in full swing
THE fight against motor neurone disease returns to Portarlington Golf Club next month for the second annual FightMND Charity Golf Day. Hosted by local fundraising...
July 28, 2024
Venues locked in for female, juniors deciders
THE venues of this year's junior football and female football have been unveiled by AFL Barwon, locking in the finals piece of the puzzle...
July 27, 2024
Borough seeks feedback on access and inclusion
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has put its Draft Access and Inclusion Plan on exhibition until the middle of next month, with the borough outlining...
July 27, 2024
Community organisations join forces
PORTARLINGTON'S local traders' association and community bank branch have joined forces as part of a new project. The Portarlington Business Development Association (PBDA) and Community...
July 26, 2024
Mid-season slide proves costly for Storm
A LACK of manpower and height has proven too much for Bellarine Storm's Championship Men's side, with the team finding itself in a seven-game...
July 25, 2024
Supporters pack out Read The Play breakfast
HUNDREDS of supporters and donors gathered at GMHBA Stadium's Presidents Room last week for the annual Read The Play Fundraiser Breakfast. Featuring special guest speaker...
July 25, 2024
Meet your Paris 2024 Olympians
With 2024 Paris Olympic events already underway, we've compiled the local names to keep an eye on at this year's games. Joel Baden Event: High Jump Residence:...
July 25, 2024
Dig in and join National Tree Day events
NATIONAL Tree Day event is shaping up to be a big day out locally, with organisers encouraging the community to attend. Residents will get their...
July 25, 2024
Australian of the Year nominations to close at month’s end
TIME to nominate for this year's Australian of the Year Awards is quickly running out with only a few days remaining until entries officially...
July 21, 2024
Americans take over Bells with Longboard Classic wins
AMERICANS Soleil Errico and Taylor Jensen have secured ultimate glory at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic this afternoon (Sunday, July 21), winning their...
July 21, 2024
Music group donates tuitions to young musos
A COMMUNITY group based in Queenscliff is investing in the future after announcing the recipients of its two yearly Music Tuition Scholarships. Borough group Shedding...
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