Destructive winds of close to 100km/h wreaked havoc across Geelong and the Bellarine, resulting in local VICSES crews responding to more than 100 requests for assistance.
A whale carcass washed ashore at Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Heads, prompting warnings of increased shark activity in the area.
Ocean Grove goalkeeper Georgia Berry battled on with a broken wrist to help her side defeat Geelong Amateur in the Bellarine Netball League grand final.
Torquay Tigers secured its second consecutive Bellarine Football League premiership with a 62-point victory against Anglesea.
