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Rebecca Adam covers issues facing the people and places of the Bellarine. She began her journalism career as a reporter at the Colac Herald. Being a Geelong girl at heart, after a year there, she returned home to work for the Geelong News, and then the Geelong Advertiser as a sub-editor for the daily paper and GT Magazine. Following this, she took on a sub-editing role at the Ocean Grove Voice, before becoming editor of Kids’ Voice magazine. Rebecca has worked for the Bellarine Times for five years and enjoys the variety of stories and photos she writes and captures for the weekly publication. Rebecca lives in Leopold and has two beautiful kids. She attends many events on Geelong’s social calendar.

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May 16, 2018

Partnership helps future-proof the bay

GEELONG Sustainability and Streamline Media will team up to create films that encourage greater understanding of Port Phillip Bay’s assets and threats. This is possible...

May 16, 2018

Wetlands protected under new golf course plan

POINT Lonsdale Golf Club has been given the go ahead to extend its course, while plans also protect the sensitive wetlands around Lake Victoria. The...

May 16, 2018

Sponsors gather at season lunch

SPONSORS of Barwon Heads Football Netball Club attended a lunch for the 2018 season at the Beach House in Barwon Heads last weekend. The sponsors...

May 9, 2018

Sailing’s elite take part in Bellarine training camp

OLYMPIC level sailing coaches visited the Bellarine recently to share their knowledge with eager participants who attended a training camp at Indented Head Yacht...

April 18, 2018

Local fishers converge to celebrate net ban

LEOPOLD Angling and Aquatic Club celebrated the end of commercial net fishing from Corio Bay with a family fun day at the weekend. About...

April 11, 2018

Brothers breathe new life into Barwon Heads connection

Three brothers are breathing new life into their family’s historic connection to Barwon Heads. Terry Griffiths, along with his brothers James and Richard, are renovating...

March 28, 2018

Pros and kids take to the water for surf day

Ezekiel Lau (centre) with Owen and Addison. Photo: REBECCA ADAM CHILDREN with cystic fibrosis...

March 28, 2018

Courageous Gabby is full of ambition

Armstrong Creek’s Gabby Tremul looks just like your average bubbly teen. She loves hanging out with her friends, swimming, dancing, and wants to be an...

March 21, 2018

Events cancelled as wind hits

GALE-force wind caused havoc for events planned across the Bellarine on Sunday, with organisers deciding to either reschedule or cancel them. All events of Barwon...

March 14, 2018

Service sends prayerful support to Suriname

SURF Coast locals joined in prayer for the needs of Suriname and its people at a World Day of Prayer service recently held at...

March 7, 2018

Hundreds to put heart into Walk for Johno

A FUNDRAISING walk along the Bellarine Rail Trail this month will celebrate the life and memory of John “Johno” Spencer, who passed away suddenly...

March 7, 2018

Horses program helps children develop

ROBERT Hutt says volunteering for Riding Develops Abilities is a very rewarding experience, and that he gets more out of it than the children. A...

February 28, 2018

Cycling For Cystic Fibrosis

Victorian Police and community members will begin a 1,000-kilometre fundraising ride from Adelaide to Melbourne this weekend. Pictured here are Torquay resident and police...

February 28, 2018

Cyclists unite to support people living with CF

VICTORIAN police and community members will ride through the Surf Coast and Bellarine next week during a 1,000-kilometre fundraiser that will support people living...

February 28, 2018

New shade structure a win for cricket club

CRICKET has become more comfortable at Barwon Heads, with the construction of a new shade structure for spectators and players. Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville...

February 14, 2018

Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary’s land up for sale

JIRRAHLINGA Wildlife Sanctuary is selling its land in Barwon Heads as part of a bigger plan to relocate. News of the Taits Road property’s listing...

February 8, 2018

Photos: More than 1,000 competitors conquer Sunset Run

MORE than 1,000 runners took part in the third Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run at the weekend. On Saturday, about 1,150 participated in the 21.8-kilometre...

January 10, 2018

Mussel festival volunteers ready for action

PORTARLINGTON Mussel Festival’s dedicated team of volunteers will be out in force this weekend when an expected 30,000 visitors descend on the seaside town. More...

January 5, 2018

Charity event takes a hike to The Sands

THE Sands in Torquay will host this year’s genU Hundred Hole Hike. In its sixth year, the charity event on Monday January 15 will test...

December 28, 2017

Bellarine Cup on track for its third year of racing fun

THE Batman Management Group Bellarine Cup is set to be a fun day of racing and frivolity, plus there will be lots for children...

December 5, 2017

Teens test out the Tornado

THE lucky teen from Curlewis selected to be the first to ride the new Tornado water slide at Adventure Park has described it as...

December 4, 2017

Dunes Cafe’s winning tender on its game

THE company which operates At The Heads in Barwon Heads has been awarded a 21-year lease to operate the Dunes Café at Ocean Grove. Following...

November 6, 2017

Chopper crews in training before busy season

VOLUNTEERS working onboard the Westpac Life Saver Rescue helicopter have been undertaking some training in the lead up to the busy summer season. Lifesaving operations...

November 6, 2017

Australia’s biggest bike ride to hit the Bellarine

THOUSANDS of bike riders will pass through Geelong and the Bellarine on Sunday for the 25th birthday of Australia’s biggest bike ride - Bicycle...