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July 6, 2024
Intergenerational program expands across Bellarine
AN INTERGENERATIONAL program led by Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is set to expand thanks to positive results during its pilot. BCH's Intergenerational Social Support Program,...
July 5, 2024
Drysdale Cheeses to close after 19 years
A BELOVED cheese producer on the Bellarine is moving on to its next chapter after almost two decades of serving the region. Drysdale Cheeses, located...
July 2, 2024
AFL Barwon reveals senior football and netball finals venues
AFL BARWON has announced the venues for this year’s Geelong Football Netball League and Bellarine Football Netball League finals series, with the...
July 2, 2024
Keeping music aLIVE in Portarlington
TWO local musicians have conjured up a new monthly entertainment night in Portarlington, offering locals a different way to get their musical fix. The Bellarine...
June 30, 2024
Stengle signs on until 2029
GEELONG Cats small forward and premiership player Tyson Stengle has locked in a five-year deal, keeping him at Kardinia Park until the end of...
June 30, 2024
Basketball club fundraising for local youth hub
BELLARINE residents are working out to improve mental health across the region as part of this year's The Push-Up Challenge, and one local organisation...
June 30, 2024
Thorne signs with Geelong for 2024
GEELONG'S replacement for outgoing ruck Erin Hoare has been announced, with Box Hill's Caitlin Thorne jumping on board for the 2024 season. The Cats introduced...
June 28, 2024
Country Game pays homage to junior footy
GEELONG Football Club players will wear their junior club logos on their guernseys as part of this week's annual AFL Country Game. Local clubs such...
June 28, 2024
Marmion appointed new Lions president
THE Lions Club of Barwon Heads Ocean Grove's incoming president says it is a huge honour to take on the role following the club's...
June 27, 2024
Cats ruck calls time on AFLW career
THE Geelong Football Club has parted ways with AFLW ruck Erin Hoare, as she shifts her focus off the football field to spend more...
June 27, 2024
The gift of giving: Anam Cara House reaches Giving Day objective
THE Geelong community has rallied behind Anam Cara House Geelong, with the local palliative care facility accomplishing another successful Giving Day. In total, residents and...
June 25, 2024
Anam Cara House Giving Day returns with double the energy
The Anam Cara House Geelong is hoping to double the amount of guest beds at its Waurn Ponds location at the conclusion of this...
June 23, 2024
Geelong United releases first membership options ahead of inaugural season
LOCAL basketball fans have a chance to be a part of history, with Geelong United launching its first membership options ahead of its...
June 23, 2024
St Ignatius celebrates new senior student learning centre
THE competition of a newly opened learning centre at one of the Bellarine's Catholic schools is expected to greatly improve studies for local students. St...
June 21, 2024
Ocean Grove “chicken whisperer” releases new book
AN OCEAN Grove legend has released a tell-all story of experiences caring for rehomed and rescued chooks over 12 years. A Bellarine resident for more...
June 21, 2024
13th Beach collects hardware at annual IRB State Champs
THE best IRB crews in the state put their skills to the test in Lorne over the weekend at the 2024 Victorian IRB Championships...
June 20, 2024
Cats midfielder signs two-season extension
GEELONG midfielder Tanner Bruhn has inked a two-year extension on his deal with the Geelong Football Club, keeping him at GMHBA Stadium until at...
June 20, 2024
Queenscliff frost-bitten by inaugural swim event
RESIDENTS and visitors from across the region are being challenged to embrace the icy waters of Port Phillip Bay tomorrow (Saturday, June 22) as...
June 20, 2024
Knitting project proves a success
A REGION-WIDE knitting initiative has culminated in a huge lunch event turnout, celebrating the work of more than 20 local organisations and raising awareness...
June 18, 2024
Celtic Festival hailed as “best ever” over long weekend
ANOTHER National Celtic Folk Festival has been added to the history books, with thousands of residents and visitors flocking to Portarlington over the King's...
June 16, 2024
Sharks swimming along in first season
THE region's newest football club is flying in its inaugural season, with confidence building ahead of a major tournament later this month. South Coast Sharks...
June 14, 2024
Winter Glow to light up the Bellarine
THE region's landmark water park is set to transform into an icy and bright winter spectacle as Winter Glow returns to Adventure Park for...
June 13, 2024
Bellarine proving doubters wrong in first Championship campaign
BELLARINE Storm's Championship women are blocking out all external noise in its first season at the top level of Big V basketball. Storm head coach...
June 13, 2024
Community members honoured at annual awards gala
BELLARINE community members were hailed for their contributions over the past year at this year's Ocean Grove Rotary's Community Awards night last week. The event,...
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