Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times.
In the midst of a global pandemic, the festive season can feel pretty overwhelming...
Pet emergencies to look out for this summer
Fires and snake bites are emergencies that pet owners in Victoria should be wary of over summer, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr...
Pako Festa on the move
Pako Festa will be back in 2022, but it will look a lot different to usual with the festival to move from Pakington Street.
Multicultural...
‘Cause, baby, you’re a firework
Free fireworks displays will return to Geelong Waterfront this New Year's Eve, as the City of Greater Geelong helps the local community to say...
Bypass parcel pirates
With online shopping booming and Christmas just around the corner, porch piracy (the criminal act of stealing delivered parcels from a person’s front porch...
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....