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December 27, 2023

Toy library’s growth continues

SURF Coast Toy Library membership numbers are at an all time high with committee members excited about the library's future. Surf Coast Toy Library committee...

December 26, 2023

Volunteers crucial for 15th Mussel Fest

THE Portarlington Mussel Festival's committee has put the call out to the local community to help get preparations under way for the 15th running...

December 26, 2023

Projects on the horizon following BCH annual report release

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has declared 2023 as a success in its latest financial report, coupled with the completion of several community projects. BCH chief...

December 25, 2023

Ocean Grove pub celebrates decade of service

A BELOVED hospitality venue in Ocean Grove has celebrated a decade of service under its present licensees, and has raised thousands for charity at...

December 25, 2023

Strait to Storm

BELLARINE Storm has dipped into the Big V scoring pool to sign sharpshooter Lauren Strait to its Championship women's side for 2024. Strait arrives to...

December 22, 2023

Storm sign second Supercat in signing coup

BELLARINE Storm, in a major signing coup, has snared its second member of last year's Geelong United Supercats roster as preparations for 2024 heat...

December 17, 2023

Drownings increase by thirty-three per cent

A LOCAL lifesaving club president is urging beachgoers to remain vigilant, as the Surf Coast and Barwon region prepares for a bumper summer period...

December 17, 2023

Course construction complete in St Leonards

GOLFERS across St Leonards and Indented Head now have access to a new and improved course after more than a decade of work. St Leonards...

December 15, 2023

A NEW HOME: St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Brigade open new station

THE St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Brigade's new $3.18 million facility is now in operation after being officially opened by government figures, brigade members, and...

December 15, 2023

Trung’s next swing at cancer

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club member and Portarlington resident Trung Troung is again teeing off on cancer for this year's Cancer Council The Longest Day Fundraiser. Mr...

December 14, 2023

Anthony makes it two out of two at World Cup

LOCAL ski superstar Jakara Anthony is off to a flying start to her World Championship defence, claiming back-to-back victories. Anthony, who won in Ruka, Finland...

December 13, 2023

AFL Barwon releases 2024 BFNL Fixture

A GOOD Friday double-header opener will kick off the 2024 Bellarine Football Netball League season on March 29 as the Bellarine’s best...

December 10, 2023

Poor wicket stumps Renegades match in Geelong

TONIGHT'S (Sunday, December 10) Big Bash League (BBL) clash between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers in Geelong has been abandoned one ball...

December 10, 2023

Prespakis claims maiden Cats best and fairest

GEELONG star midfielder Georgie Prespakis has claimed her first club best and fairest at the 2023 Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest event held...

December 7, 2023

Christmas tree glows despite rainy backdrop

THE Borough of Queenscliffe was out in force on Saturday night to officially begin the festive season, despite the disappointing weather Residents and visitors attended...

December 7, 2023

Drysdale bowler celebrates 1,000-game milestone

A DRYSDALE Bowling Club stalwart is celebrating a rare and honourable milestone dating back more than five decades. Geelong District Bowls Association player...

December 6, 2023

Clubs to make positions known on competition proposal, GDFNL to stay put

AFL BARWON will have to wait to hear what member clubs think about a proposed new competition structure for 2025 and beyond. The governing body...

December 5, 2023

Former Supercat skipper signs with Storm

A WELL-known regional basketballer and a former Geelong United Supercats captain will head down the Bellarine Highway in 2024. New Bellarine Storm senior men's player...

December 5, 2023

35th Rip View Swim Classic details announced

DETAILS surrounding Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club's (SLSC) biggest event of the year have been announced, with a Bellarine summer classic locked in...

December 3, 2023

Anthony commences championship defence with gold

BARWON Heads freestyle skier Jakara Anthony has commenced her World Championship defence with a bang, taking gold in Finland at the first event...

December 1, 2023

Lonnie tree ready to light up

THE Borough of Queenscliffe community is eagerly waiting for the festive season to officially begin when a beacon of the region's skyline lights up...

December 1, 2023

Couta Care: Queenscliff reflects on mental health recognition

QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club officials say several years of work led to the club winning an inaugural Mental Health & Wellbeing Club of the...

November 28, 2023

Queenscliff school signs up to teach new language

QUEENSCLIFF'S St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is altering its curriculum next year by choosing new secondary language for its pupils. The P-6 school in Stevens...

November 26, 2023

Eccles in rhythm ahead of Aus PGA Champs

BEN Eccles said he is enjoying playing golf the way he wants to as he leads the PGA Tour of Australasia's Order of Merit. The...