News
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House prices soar
Median house prices across the Bellarine have skyrocketed during the past year, according to figures released by Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Median prices jumped…
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Ferry works progressing
Construction of the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal is beginning to take shape with the project progressing well and on track to open towards the end of…
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Opposition promises upgrades
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club would receive $3.5 million to redevelop its facilities if a state Liberal government is elected. Home to one of the…
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Path consultation open
The Borough of Queenscliffe has opened consultation for its first Active Transport Strategy this week and has called on residents and visitors to share their…
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Powercor fined
Powercor has paid $250,000 in penalties after allegedly failing to notify 162 Bellarine customers of a planned power interruption. Powercor reported to the Essential Services…
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Fighting for equality
Jenny Wills’ fight for gender equality is well known across the Bellarine and even further afield. That tireless work resulted in her being awarded a…
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Helen humbled by honour
Helen Trigg has spent most of her adult life giving back to others. The Drysdale resident was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of…
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AM for service to journalism
Tony Walker’s journey through journalism has taken him to war zones in far flung countries, is a published author and has won two Walkley Awards.…
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Dave Renton honoured for service to surf livesaving
Ask anyone who has anything to do with surf lifesaving on the Bellarine Peninsula and it’s almost certain they know of Dave Renton. An Ocean…
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Ogilvy commits to shootout
Former US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy will participate in the inaugural Lonsdale Links Shootout, a charity golfing event that is open to the public, raising…
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Algae warning for Barwon Heads
A blue-green algae (BGA) bloom is currently affecting waters 90m West of Pelican Court Boat Ramp in Barwon Heads, Barwon Coast announced. The public is…
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Community divided over KFC
Drysdale could be home to a new fast food takeaway outlet, but the plans have left the community divided. Toronton Pty Ltd recently applied to…