News
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Donations needed
Around 100 foster care children in the Drysdale area could miss out on receiving Christmas presents unless donations are made according to the Elf Squad.…
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Schools to benefit from funding
Two Bellarine Peninsula schools will share in more than $6.6 million through Round 7 of the Inclusive Schools Fund. Sensory play equipment, outdoor learning spaces…
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Crimes down on the Bellarine
Crime has decreased across the Bellarine Peninsula according to the latest data released by the Crime Statistics Agency. For the 12 months ending September 30,…
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Iggies celebrates VCE results
Saint Ignatius College has congratulated its Class of 2021 on their excellent VCE results. Despite the challenging two academic years, students have displayed resilience, determination…
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Tender announced for North Bellarine pool
City of Greater Geelong councillors have awarded Kane Constructions Pty Ltd the contract to construct stage 1 of the North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre,…
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Gambling engagement extended
The City of Greater Geelong has extended the community engagement period for its draft gambling harm minimisation policy. After receiving requests from several clubs and…
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New change rooms for tennis club
Leopold Tennis Club will benefit from a City of Greater Geelong pre-commitment of $720,000 towards the construction of a new pavilion with female friendly change…
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Charity to charity
The Bellarine Community Support Register has donated items from its recent Seniors Week Festival to a sister charity – Feed Me Bellarine. Feed Me Bellarine…
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Sewage leak as residents urged to minimise water use
Barwon Water is urging some residents to minimise their water use after a sewer main started leaking in Barwon Heads on the weekend. Sewage had…
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Operation Barwon begins
Operation Barwon has commenced for the summer and involves local Bellarine Police as well as Water Police and Victorian Fisheries Authority members. The operation will…
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Upgrades floated for boat ramp
Ocean Grove’s Barwon River boat ramp will receive a significant upgrade through an initiative with the state government and Better Boating Victoria. The pontoons will…
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Sails festival returns
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Festival of Sails will return to Geelong next month. Australia’s oldest sporting event and the biggest…