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December 12, 2024
Christmas Appeal begins at local Salvos branches
SALVATION Army stores across the country and the Bays Peninsula region are launching this year's annual Christmas Appeal, as The Salvos help those in...
December 12, 2024
Smith, Martin and recruits lock in numbers for 2025
GEELONG'S new signings have locked in their respective guernsey numbers for 2025 and beyond, with the Cats' pre-season now in full swing. Bailey Smith and...
December 11, 2024
St Leonards boat ramp enters final upgrade phase
THE St Leonards boat ramp jetty upgrades are now in the final stretches of its upgrade, with Better Boating Victoria estimating boat users will...
December 11, 2024
Sewer upgrade complete in Barwon Heads
THE Barwon Heads sewer project is now complete, with the improved services rolled out to southern Bellarine Peninsula residents on schedule. The project has seen...
December 10, 2024
‘Quirky’ venue open for new tenancy
A RARE opportunity to resume hospitality operations at an established Point Lonsdale venue has come onto the market The Point Lonsdale Guest House announced in...
December 10, 2024
BCH report surplus during challenging times
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has reported a small surplus for the 2023-2024 financial year at its annual general meeting, despite industry challenges and no...
December 9, 2024
Projections light up City Hall
CITY Hall's festive Christmas lights displays are back for another year, inspired by local children across the region ahead of December 25. The City of...
December 8, 2024
800 descend on 14th Lara Fun Run
THE biggest turnout ever at the Lara Fun Run has capped off a stellar return for the annual community event. PB Events stated 800 residents...
December 8, 2024
Renovations complete at Little Creatures Geelong
LITTLE Creatures Geelong has completed its $4 million refurbishment just in time for the peak summer period, enhancing the South Geelong venue's capabilities. The local...
December 7, 2024
Local referee named to national umpiring squad
ONE of Queenscliff's own has received a significant callup in her umpiring development, earning selection to Netball Australia's Talent & Development Umpiring Squad for...
December 7, 2024
All-Australian Cat stays on until end of 2027
GEELONG'S marquee AFLW international signing has agreed to three more years at Kardinia Park. Irish recruit and key forward Aishling Moloney has signed a contract...
December 6, 2024
Tree time: Drysdale Scouts getting town Christmas-ready
IT IS ALL hands on deck at the 1st Drysdale Scouts this month with the local scouting group gifting residents their own Christmas trees...
December 6, 2024
Athletes close to return at Landy Field following upgrades
THE finishing touches on athletics upgrades at John Landy Field in South Geelong are almost complete, with the City of Greater Geelong’s CEO confirming...
December 6, 2024
Matildas to kick off in Geelong this weekend
GEELONG will be covered in green and gold this weekend as the Matildas make their way to Kardinia Park for a friendly match against...
December 6, 2024
Community rallies around equine charity
A STRONG response from the wider community has allowed a local Bellarine charity to pay off a sizeable debt, providing it with the means...
December 5, 2024
Selfless act to restore local man’s hot water
A GEELONG-BASED cleaning service has largely covered the cost of making an 80-year-old man's living situation substantially better. WorkOK owner and Fyansford resident Greg Dale,...
December 1, 2024
Eliza McGowan Cup returns for second year
THE Anglesea and Torquay communities rallied together on Sunday through the game of Australian rules football to honour the memory of Eliza McGowan. The Eliza...
November 30, 2024
Geelong making inroads early in season
THE retention of most of its core First XI has leaders within the Geelong Cricket Club's women's program confident the side can make waves...
November 29, 2024
Annual charity day raises big for Geelong recipients
ONE of the region's longest running and successful golf charity days has again lived up to its reputation. The 21st annual Adroit Insurance & Risk...
November 29, 2024
Trailblazing MP in the running for artistic recognition
A MEMORABLE figure in Geelong's political and historical history has been nominated to feature in one of six coming public works in Victoria. One of...
November 27, 2024
Lara Carols to return after five years
LARA'S popular Christmas Carols are back for the first time in five years, with the event's organisers confirming the annual community event will return...
November 26, 2024
Armstrong Creek intersection nears completion
WORKS at the intersection of Baanip Boulevard and Boundary Road are almost complete in Armstrong Creek. The City of Greater Geelong announced the $7.6 million...
November 25, 2024
Regional fare cap reaches nine-digit milestone
THE Victorian government's regional fare cap has reached a major milestone since coming into effect, saving Victorian taxpayers nearly $100 million on regional rail...
November 23, 2024
Local netballers added to VIS scholarship program
A HANDFUL of netballers with local connections to the region have been offered spots to the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) for 2025 through...
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