News
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First Nations project grants announced
The City of Greater Geelong has announced nearly $90,000 of funding for First Nations heritage projects through a series of grants. Three projects were successful…
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Hop into Easter
The children’s ward at Barwon Health’s Geelong University Hospital has gotten into the Easter spirit, with sights of bunnies and colourful eggs filling the halls.…
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The world comes to the Surf Coast
The region’s biggest surfing event has begun, with the 61st edition of the iconic Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach kicking off on Tuesday (March 26).…
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‘Giant yellow waterfall’ returns to Barwon Heads
Barwon River will be a sea of yellow as thousands of rubber ducks get thrown off the Barwon Heads Bridge this Easter Saturday. Rotary Club…
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Ex-Lib boss to pay up
The former boss of the Victorian Liberals will pay $40,000 in fines after he fell foul of electoral advertising laws, undermining voters’ rights. The Australian…
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Gender equity awards open for nominations
Organisers of the third Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards have put the call out for nominations following the 2024 launch event in Melbourne last week. Founded…
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Juniors give their all
There were 38 finals matches played this week in the lead up to Tennis Geelong’s Junior Pennant grand finals and all teams gave their all…
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Lions stepping up for the community
New Lions Clubs in the rapidly growing areas of Warralily, Armstrong Creek, Haymont Glen Lee, Harriot and Anchoridge are being proposed. Lions Clubs continue to…
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Grubbers win B1 premiership
Ocean Grove won the BPCA B1 Grade premiership by defeating Barrabool at Armstrong Creek on Sunday March 24 and Voice photographer Ivan Kemp captured some…
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Temporary pool lifeline
Geelong council has unanimously resolved to keep the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) open for the next two months following backlash over its previous decision…
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Saving money on energy bills
Many Bellarine Peninsula households are slashing energy bills thanks to the state government’s Solar Homes Hot Water Rebate. There have been 16,132 program applications during…
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Easter railway fund raiser
Bellarine Railway has announced its annual fundraising event scheduled for Good Friday, aimed at supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The railway contributed…