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Pooches spread cheer
Molly and Spotty the dalmatians have been spreading some cheer during lockdowns by doing what owner Michelle Floyd Smith describes as “the walk of shame”.…
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Plans for historic cottage
Marshall’s 155-year-old bluestone cottage has almost disappeared as specialist contractors dismantle the historic building following a community campaign to save it from demolition. Initially Major…
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Beard off for a mate
When Danny McGill’s best mate passed away from mental health issues, he knew he had to do something positive. Lucas Niven died in 2017 and…
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Dog-gone dee-light for grand final
For the second year in a row, Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula residents will be forced to watch the AFL grand final in lockdown. Last year…
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Earthquake rocks Geelong and Victoria
An earthquake reaching 6.0 on the Richter scale and originating near Mansfield shook Geelong and Victoria for up to 30 seconds on Wednesday morning. Residents…
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On the frontline
Our frontline healthcare workers have been the unsung heroes of the pandemic, often working long hours and faced with the ever increasing threat of COVID-19.…
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On the frontline
Our frontline healthcare workers have been the unsung heroes of the pandemic, often working long hours and faced with the ever increasing threat of COVID-19.…
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Coles listed as exposure site
Coles Ocean Grove has been added as a COVID tier 2 exposure site. The positive case, a Melbourne-based staff member, was at the supermarket on…
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Nature Watch
I’ve arrived back to the Bellarine after a fantastic trip, where I drove all the way from Exmouth in Western Australia to home. I added…
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Spotlight on junk food ads
Bellarine Community Health is joining in the call for governments to set higher standards on unhealthy food marketing in Australia. BCH has signed up to…
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Generous business show support for Emma
An anonymous local business has promised to chip in the final $10,000 of the $50,000 needed for a very special gift to a young Ocean…
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My Place
North Bellarine Film Festival president Bill Lussier is optimistic his favourite local event will premier as planned at the Potato Shed from November 12 to…