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Police ready for the summer

Bellarine Police Senior Sergeant Adrian Bickley is sending a reminder that his forces are ready for the summer season on the Bellarine Peninsula. Senior...

Librarians love a good story

Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children's books recommended by librarians. Pig the elf by...

Give better this Christmas

It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...

Santa in the Grove

Ocean Grove CFA’s Santa Run is back. Santa, the fire truck and Santa’s helpers will be scouring the neighbourhood on Christmas Eve at the following...

Let there be light

Bellarine Peninsula sparkies are warning Santa’s Christmas helpers to take every precaution to protect families from dodgy Christmas light displays this festive season. Electrical industry...

Bloomin’ beautiful for Christmas

Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour to your Yule time table. Ensure your house is looking its festive, floral best...

Bang for your buck

It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat....

Present ideas for furry friends

Buying Christmas presents for family members can be difficult, but RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker says there are plenty of options for...

Trees with all the trimmings

Decking the halls with boughs of holly is all very well, but if you’re looking to shake up your yuletide style, there are plenty...

How to keep mozzies at bay

One of the downfalls of the arrival of warmer weather on the Bellarine Peninsula is the arrival of an unwanted guest - the mosquito. A...

Asthma deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that asthma-related deaths remain stubbornly high in Victoria, especially for women aged over 75...

Top tips for hitting the road with your pet

Victorians are excited to get out on the road again, or hop on a plane to enjoy the summer and new-found freedoms post COVID-19...

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Bike track included in budget

Last month council endorsed the release of the 2024-25 proposed budget for public exhibition. The production of the budget is one of the biggest tasks...