News
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Steve and Gaia: together forever
It’s ironic that Steve Burton, who read the newspaper from back to front because, in the words of his niece Grace, “nothing good ever came…
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Summer by the Sea
People can explore some of the best beaches that the Bellarine has to offer with free activities through the Summer by the Sea program. The…
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School upgrades now complete
Students and teachers at Wallington Primary School have access to upgraded facilities after a $2.1 million investment from the state government. Member for Bellarine Alison…
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Lights and sirens for Christmas
Santa will be making a special appearance as he rides into Portarlington on a fire truck for a free family-friendly carols event. Portarlington Community Carols…
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Excitement for sports precinct
The sod has officially been turned at Drysdale’s new sports facilities. Local MPs, Geelong councillors and local club representatives gathered last Thursday for the official…
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Changes for bin collection
Some minor changes to some Greater Geelong bin collections will occur during the holiday period. Residents who usually get their bins collected on Thursday and…
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Teachers inspire Ella to greater things
Bellarine Secondary College dux of 2025 Ella Brown was so inspired by her teachers this year that she wants to follow in their footsteps. Ella,…
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Park fills with Christmas cheer
Carols in the Park was back on Sunday 14 December and Ocean Grove Park was packed with Christmas cheer. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp captured some…
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Steve and Gaia: together forever
More than 100 community members turned up to Ocean Grove Park on Saturday 13 December to farewell Steve Burton and his dog Gaia at a…
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Sport
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Roddis loving new role
Dan Roddis knows what it’s like to not only play in a struggling side, but lead one. The former Ocean Grove captain/coach is now just…
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Another win for flag favourites
On face value, a 33-shot win is comfortable in any language, but Ocean Grove bowls star Brad Pavey said Saturday’s Premier Pennant victory against Lara…
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Dobbin helps Drysdale to victory
Drysdale remained in touch with the BPCA top four with a thrilling two-wicket win against Anglesea. In a Saturday/Sunday fixture on December 13 and 14,…
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Around the cricket grounds
All the run makers and wicket takers from the weekend’s Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association matches. BELLARINE PENINSULA CRICKET ASSOCIATION Round 8 A1 Grade Days 1…
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Gulls go into break unbeaten
Justin Flynn was at RT Fuller Oval on Sunday 14 December for day two of the BPCA A1 Grade game between Barwon Heads and Barrabool,…
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Grovers take all the points
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ocean Grove on Saturday to see the home side take all 18 points on offer in the Division 2…
Entertainment
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Musical on the high seas
Local piano man Andy Pobjoy is one of Geelong’s best loved and most well known entertainers. Owner and manager of the vibrant and inclusive Piano…
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Get your funk on with The Mojae
Sometimes things are just meant to be. That’s certainly how it felt to singer-songwriter Jennifer Jae when she walked into A&B Music in Geelong after…
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Special performance celebrates three years of singing
A Point Lonsdale choir that does things a little differently is going from strength to strength. The New Swell Choir, organised and run by opera…
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New frontiers beckon Bourne
Guitar maestro Shannon Bourne has been deeply connected to Geelong and the Bellarine for a long time. Having grown up in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, he…
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Have yourself a very Irish Christmas
Kick off the silly season with a bit of whiskey in your jar at a Christmas show dedicated to iconic London Irish band The Pogues.…
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Shake a tail feather with the Blues Brothers
John Landis’ 1980 musical comedy The Blues Brothers is a much-loved film, full of car chases, clever humour and fantastic blues and R&B numbers. But…
We Are Geelong
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One year of Respect 2040
A Barwon South West partnership to stop violence against women is celebrating its first anniversary of strong advocacy and significant growth. The Respect 2040 partnership…
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A voice for reconcilliation
A vibrant community event to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 will be held at Queenscliff next week. Reconciliation Queenscliffe will stage Voices for Reconciliation at…
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Easier access to healthcare
Women and gender-diverse people within Barwon South West can share their experiences accessing healthcare to better understand and address barriers in the region. Women’s Health…
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Pride Film Fest launches
Geelong’s biggest film festival has launched its 2025 program this week in a celebration of film excellence, diversity and representation. With more than 10 feature…
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Gendered violence: enough is enough
The Geelong community will rally next weekend to say no to violence against women following the killing of Kara Jade Weribone in Toowoomba last week.…
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IWD events across the Surf Coast
Events will occur across the Surf Coast this month in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Surf Coast Shire Council will host…
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International visitors up, locals spending less
The post-COVID recovery of international tourism in the Geelong region has continued, according to the annual report from the region’s peak tourism body. Tourism Greater…
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Two more ‘lifers’ ticked off
The unseasonably cool weather has largely continued in the beginning of summer, which has been quite pleasant. Luckily, I’ve had a few days where I’ve…
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Time for reflection
As we race towards the end of the year, it feels like a good time to slow down for a breath and look back on…
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A versatile family SUV
Isuzu Ute MU-X is a seven-seat family SUV from a Japanese company that has a long history of producing hard working vehicles. Indeed, Isuzu has…
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From the archives
10 years ago 9 to 22 December, 2015 Ocean Grove’s new pavilion hosts its first Carols in the Park next week with some exciting additions…
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Young councillors shine
The insight of Geelong’s young people was on display at this week’s council meeting when the City’s Youth Council delivered its final report of 2025.…
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