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Artistic approach turns negative into positive

AN artistic and creative solution to defaced property at Anglesea Primary School has resulted in a collaboration between two schools and the region's community...

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...

Afterglow ends in mass glow-up

A MASSIVE turnout at this year's Afterglow Trail Run has helped send a strong message of support in the fight against gender-based violence as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Community grants enter new round process

THE latest round of grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available for applications from eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Corangamite federal member...

‘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...

Closures announced for Torquay Surf Beach

NEARLY 80 rock bags, each weighing more than a tonne each, will be installed at Torquay Back Beach on Monday, December 16,...

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...

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...

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...

Afterglow spreading message of unity in 10th year

A BIGGER message is set to emerge from this weekend's Afterglow Trail Run, as hundreds of colourful participants head to the region's coastline for...

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...

Christmas cakes spreading the cheer

TORQUAY Lions Club has begun its annual Christmas Cake fundraising drive, offering hundreds of popular Lions cakes and puddings to residents in the Surf...

Powerful anti-violence artwork Surf Coast-bound

AS part of the Surf Coast Shire's support of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the region will welcome Dans Bain...

New council gauging priorities for four-year plan

THE newly elected Surf Coast Shire council is asking the community what should be at the top of its priorities list as part of...

Torquay juniors claim Iron Series berths

TORQUAY'S Grace Harris and Sean Rielly will make their return to the Iron Series field after it was announced last week the reigning Jim...

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...

Torquay café reopens for first time since Gilbert Street fire

A STAPLE of the Torquay coffee scene is back up and running 221 days after it was forced to shut down due to a...

Rampaging Roos set the standard into Round 7

ANGLESEA'S consistency with the bat has propelled it to the top of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) A1 ladder as the Roos head...

Tori Awards shine in third year

THERE was cause for celebration on Friday last week as All Aboard disABILITY Support Services held its third annual Tori Awards Night. Co-founder Kate Marshall...

Tigers bolster junior coaching ranks

TORQUAY Football Club has appointed Daniel Farrar as its new Under 18 coach as part of a two-year agreement.

Farrar’s experience...