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8 years ago

July 19 to August 1, 2017

Around 350 to 400 metres of trees, including the native Bellarine yellow gum, on Grubb Road have been saved.

Initially around 720 metres of trees were facing the chop due to a new housing development, but meetings between Shell Road Development, Ocean Grove Community Association, community groups and individuals were successful in reducing the numbers.

6 years ago

July 31 to August 13, 2019

The Bellarine Peninsula will benefit from increased bus services on weekends, the state government announced.

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville announced three extra weekend services on the four bus routes that run to and from towns on the Bellarine.

4 years ago

July 30 to August 12, 2021

Tess Craven said she felt like she was “walking on air” when her name was read out on AFLW draft night on Tuesday.

The Drysdale midfielder was picked up by North Melbourne with the 13th pick in the draft.

2 years ago

July 28 to August 10, 2023

Teen bowls duo Maddie Jacobs and Maya Rees will strive for gold after being selected as part of a five-player Victorian team for the Under-18 Nationals in October.

The talented pair, who have spearheaded the Geelong Region’s Geelong Giants Under-18 team for the last four years, earned selection after a successful tri series in July against Queensland and New South Wales.

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