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Sun shines for Geelong Cup
Around 11,000 racegoers attended the Geelong Cup on Wednesday. Cup day is more than just horse racing. It’s a chance to mingle, be seen and…
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Bird have in Far North Queensland
I had a marvellous time in the wonderful tropical paradise of Cairns. I counted 139 species of birds seen, including 21 new species for me,…
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Life comes full circle for Bee Gees drummer
Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen has seen just about everything there is to see in show business, first as a child actor and then as the original…
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Thousands to flock to art trails
Art studios, collectives and galleries will throw open their doors next weekend for what is expected to be the biggest Bellarine Arts Trail event yet.…
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Loved food fair back after two year break
A smorgasbord of culinary delights will tempt the taste buds when Surfside Primary School’s Fresh Food Fair returns on Melbourne Cup weekend. The twilight event,…
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Back to Leopold for 150 years
Leopold Primary School is celebrating its 150th birthday in a huge way. Established in 1872 as a single bluestone building, the school has seen several…
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Cheers for beers at BrewiColo
Ocean Grove craft brewery BrewiColo has picked up two awards at the Independent Beer Awards. The Kofe brown ale won a gold medal and the…
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Shoppers enjoy the delights of Queenscliff
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp visited beautiful Queenscliff this week to capture locals and visitors shopping, eating and drinking at local retailers, cafes and restaurants. The…
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O’Neill appointed bowls chief
Ocean Grove Bowling Club (OGBC) has appointed Nathan O’Neill as chief executive. Mr O’Neill has relocated his young family from Bendigo and has vast experience…
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Elite Elijah is world class
A Barwon Heads teenager is one of 10 athletes worldwide in his age group to be invited to a huge CrossFit competition in Florida next…
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Locals asked to help vulnerable species
Bellarine Peninsula beachgoers have again been reminded to play their part in looking out for the endangered hooded plover. Hooded plovers hatch along beaches in…
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All things quilts at show
A Bellarine Peninsula women’s group has made 270 quilts during the past 18 months and will hold a show to showcase their talents. Bellarine Quilters…