Victorian Government to provide casual workers sick leave
VICTORIAN casual or insecure workers in priority industries will receive up to five days of paid sick and carer's leave as part of the...
Tradies Challenge postponed due to weather
EXTREME wind saw the Worksafe Tradies Challenge cancelled on the weekend. The surfing event, which sees the best tradie surfers from around the state gather...
Western United lands regional fixtures, eager to build connection
WESTERN United FC is eagerly anticipating hosting Adelaide United at GMHBA Stadium on December 28, in what will be the first match allowing fans...
Ocean Grove girls ready to launch into under-18s
OCEAN Grove Football Club is excited to field its inaugural under-18 women's football side in 2021. The club has been working through the under-12 and...
New Year’s Eve fireworks in Lorne cancelled
New Year's Eve fireworks in Lorne have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. ...
Anglesea reigns supreme in top-of-the-table clash | BPCA, GCA cricket wrap
BPCA A1 ANGLESEA put to rest any debate over who is currently the number one side in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 competition, travelling...
Surfcoast Basketball Association two-week competition set to go
Surfcoast Basketball Association is launching a two-week competition beginning on Monday, November 30. The competition has been quickly put together and is a continuation of...
BPCA set to release season in blocks, latest fixture revealed
THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) has released the next block of four rounds of the A1 fixture. The BPCA will enter the Christmas break...
Bragging rights on offer as tradies hit the surf
Top surfing tradies from across Victoria will hit the water for another instalment of the Worksafe Tradies Challenge on November 28. Fifty of the best...
Regional Travel Vouchers set to stimulate tourism industry
THOUSANDS of $200 travel vouchers to eligible tourists are set to bring a welcome boost to the Victorian tourism industry. The Victorian Budget will provide...
Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club throws support behind great cause
FAIRHAVEN Surf Life Saving Club (FSLSC) is getting right behind Movember with a numbers of its members playing their part to support the cause. Male...
Griffiths wins emerging filmmaker award
Grace Griffith won the prestigious North Bellarine Film Festival's Emerging Filmmaker award earlier this month. Griffith, who is a Swinburne University Film and Television graduate,...
Plenty of funds raised in third running of Jarrod Lyle Memorial
THE third annual Jarrod Lyle Memorial once again raised plenty of money for kids with cancer at The Sands Torquay. More than 160 golfers turned...
Pashley completes London Marathon, sets sights on Olympics
IT MAY not have been the time she was hoping for in the London Marathon, but Ellie Pashley's Olympic dream is still on track. Pashley,...
Former AFL star joins Grubbers’ coaching team
OCEAN Grove Football Club have added former AFL player Matthew Robbins to its coaching staff ahead of the 2021 season. Robbins played 146 games at...
Rotary Club of Drysdale tackling Trachoma
THE Rotary Club of Drysdale (RCoD) is doing its bit to tackle Trachoma, an infectious eye disease. Rotary Club of Drysdale secretary Caroline Rickard said...
South Barwon emergency service facilities receive huge investment
EMERGENCY services facilities in the South Barwon region will receive funding from the Andrews Labor Government to improve infrastructure. South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman announced...
Passionate local urges proper disposal of face masks to protect wildlife
IT ONLY takes a walk down to the shops or beach to notice a face mask left on the ground, but Surf Coast local...
Geelong Gourmet Goodies flying out the door
THE Rotary Club of Kardinia has been taken aback by the huge interest in its Geelong Gourmet Goodies fundraiser. Geelong Gourmet Goodies aims to boost...
Cinemas elated to return, increase capacity numbers
CINEMAS around the region reopened their doors earlier this month, and are now rejoicing the fact they can welcome 100 people to sittings as...
Tasty treats bring joy to community through tough time
Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference. And that’s exactly what Grovedale’s Jemima Knox has been doing for her community throughout this...
McDonald notches up century at just 14
Torquay under-15s young gun Bailey McDonald had a day to remember on Saturday, raising the bat for his maiden century. As he struck the ball...
Swans, Lions topple GCA1 ladder leaders
SOUTH Barwon inflicted the first loss upon North Geelong in the Geelong Cricket Association first division, getting home in a thrilling two-run victory. The Magpies...
Kentish rediscovers his best form to lead Roos
At 3-8, Anglesea had plenty to do against Jan Juc, but a timely return to form from star batsman Leigh Kentish provided the perfect...