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May 14, 2020
You Got This Mate goes live
The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) has spearheaded a new website to help men living in rural communities reach their best possible mental...
May 13, 2020
Deakin sanitiser offers emergency service workers a helping hand
DEAKIN University scientists are making hand sanitiser to ensure Victoria’s emergency workers’ are adequately supplied during the coronavirus. The university’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM)...
May 11, 2020
City to vote on $28 million Drysdale sport precinct
THE City of Greater Geelong council will vote tomorrow on plans for a $28 million development of the Drysdale Sports Precinct.The first stage of...
May 7, 2020
Buckley’s donation eases pressure on local clubs
BUCKLEY'S Entertainment Centre recently pledged a massive donation to AFL Barwon clubs to help them deal with the financial hardships caused by coronavirus. All 34...
May 7, 2020
Charities receive financial backing from federal government
THE federal government will provide $100 million in support for charities and community organisations, including more than $390,000 for groups in Geelong. Victorian Liberal Senator...
May 7, 2020
Local emergency services remember fallen officers
TORQUAY firefighters, police officers and ambulance workers gathered at Torquay's fire station last week to pay their respects to four police officers who died...
April 30, 2020
Carty helps Tigers claw their way to the top
AMID dramatically changing fortunes for both herself and her team, Anna Carty's dedication to Torquay Tigers Netball Club has never faltered. About a decade ago,...
April 30, 2020
Torquay reveal ambitions with new recruits
TORQUAY Tigers Cricket Club recently confirmed several recruits ahead of the 2020/21 season, including new coach-captain James Fisher. Fisher is a lively pace-bowler with plenty...
April 30, 2020
Trail Running Series offers new challenge
RAPID Ascent's Trail Running Series typically comes to Anglesea each year, but in 2020 the event will be held virtually for the first time...
April 30, 2020
Anzac Day commemorated in unfamiliar circumstances
RSL sub-branches across the Bellarine commemorated Anzac Day differently to meet with social distancing regulations. Portarlington/St Leonards RSL president Barry Smith said while the service...
April 30, 2020
Stay on top of existing health conditions
The federal government is asking people with chronic health problems to continue seeking regular health care during the coronavirus pandemic. Chronic conditions contribute to 87...
April 30, 2020
Tourism funds put on hold
THE state and federal government have both been forced to make major alterations to their plan to fund a boost in domestic tourism. On January...
April 30, 2020
Together apart
ARCARE Portarlington Aged Care residents and staff recently showed their togetherness during a time of separation. Centre residents Bev and Clem Newey made the difficult...
April 30, 2020
Bellarine Training and Community Hub opens a library
BELLARINE Training and Community Hub is helping people keep their minds active during the coronavirus lockdown by providing free books and puzzles at their...
April 23, 2020
Light up the dawn: call to commemorate Anzac Day at home
RETURNED and Service Leagues (RSL) across the country are asking people on the Bellarine Peninsula to commemorate Anzac Day this Saturday (April 25) in...
April 23, 2020
Clubs get creative to keep players fit
FOOTBALL teams across the Surf Coast and Bellarine are innovating to keep their players fit while their unable to meet in person. Drysdale Hawks Football...
April 23, 2020
Endurance through adversity
IT HAS been a rollercoaster start to 2020 for Alistair Lawson. In February his dual gold medals at the World Poomsae Championships Selections in Perth...
April 23, 2020
Portarlington community shows support for aged care residents
THE Portarlington community has ensured Arcare Portarlington Aged Care residents are well supported, despite them having to remain physically apart from the community.Arcare Portarlington...
April 23, 2020
Backyard nature
CITY of Greater Geelong residents are being encouraged to explore nature in their own backyards. The city is taking part in the worldwide City Nature...
April 23, 2020
Mural adds a splash of colour to St Leonards
BELLARINE artist Vicki Clissold has recently helped brighten the St Leonards township by using the previously unremarkable Murradoc Road public toilets as a mural...
April 23, 2020
Documentary to tell Great Ocean Road’s story
A DOCUMENTARY on the making of the Great Ocean Road created with the help of Surf Coast residents will air on SBS tomorrow (Friday,...
April 23, 2020
Aireys Inlet Market goes virtual
THE Aireys Inlet Market has moved online, with the stalls previously available for browsing in and around the town hall now available for browsing...
April 23, 2020
City plans new home for Grovedale Men’s Shed
THE City of Greater Geelong council has agreed in principle to make Sovereign Drive Sports Reserve in Armstrong Creek West the new home for...
April 23, 2020
City suspends Community Grants
THE City of Greater Geelong council will suspend its 2020-21 Community Grants program due to uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. Applications for the grants were...
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