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Geelong council supports sea level rise inundation overlay

THE City of Greater Geelong will support a planning model to protect Bellarine residents and properties forecast to be affected by future sea level...

World’s best surfers arrive for Rip Curl Pro

THE world’s best surfers descended on Bells Beach in force as the Rip Curl Pro opened its competition window this week. Surf was non-existent at...

Producers need to remain alert for blue-green algae

THE current seasonal conditions remain typical for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies. Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Charles Milne, said livestock owners...

BASILS FARM OPENS NEW PAVILION

Situated on majestic Swan Bay, overlooking the historical township of Queenscliff, Basils farm provides the perfect setting for special events and now there’s a...

Eyeing the Weekend – February 28, 2019

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Do it in style and trust local for your build

Coastyle Building Solutions is a multi-award-winning builder based on the Bellarine for over 10 years. Using a local crew as well as local trades and...

Make friends with salad in 2019 with some HEALTHY HINTS

VicHealth has put together some handy tips to help Victorians have a healthy and happy New Year season. VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said while it’s...

Drysdale tipped as big BFL improvers in 2019

DRYSDALE is shaping as the Bellarine Football League’s biggest improver in 2019 following the addition of some high quality recruits. The Hawks have been active...

Surf Coast senior students awarded

SENIOR students at Surf Coast Secondary College wrapped up their year last week at their awards presentation evening, held in the school’s gymnasium. The awards...

Soak up the community this summer

THE strong people focus of Armstrong Mount Duneed continues to reverberate through the housing sector, taking out more industry excellence plaudits for its community...

FISHING REPORT – December 20, 2018

ANGLESEA » Salmon are still being reported off most local beaches » Pinkies continue to be caught but not in great numbers » Some snapper have also...

AirAsia X flies in (and out) at Avalon

HISTORY was made last week as the first international flights touched down and took off at Avalon Airport. The AirAsia X flight from Kuala Lumpur...

Committee for Lorne: Lorne CFA Brigade Members awarded citation for courage

On Sunday the 30th of April 2017 at 1.34am, the Lorne Fire Brigade was paged to an INCIC1 “Assist with rescue Point Grey –...

Know your nuts, save your life

Brazil nuts, walnuts, chestnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts – how well do you know your nuts? I am not talking about the garden variety. The...

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH GOES LIVE

For father of five Fabio Paderno, the death of a close friend to suicide inspired him to launch a community radio program encouraging men to...