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Ferry to move bank forwardWith building construction about to start in preparation for a September opening, the Barwon Heads Community Bank branch has appointed Kim Ferry as branch manager.
Winter arrives early at ThirteenthWinter’s the time for sitting by a fire accompanied by jazz and Shiraz – and that’s what patrons at Barwon Heads’ Thirteenth Beach Golf Links will be doing.
The Bellarine’s top 50The cream of Bellarine Football League gathered at Simonds Stadium on Sunday for an information session regarding 2012 interleague duties.
The Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch will receive $5,000 from the Victorian Government.
ANZAC vets go on sellingIt was all hands to the pump back then, and nothing has changed for two dedicated soldiers from Barwon Heads.
‘Lot 200′ to be housed and trained in regionAmid the hoopla of the sale of Black Caviar’s half-sister, the relation of the purchase to the Surf Coast and Bellarine was not immediately apparent.
After Portarlington turned many locals on to bulk power prices last year, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads have banded together.
The Pink Show hits Barwon HeadsDue to popular demand, The Pink Show will be lighting up the stage of the Barwon Heads Hotel this Easter weekend, and it’s expected to be electric.
In welcome news for many Surf Coast and Bellarine locals, almost 16,000 premises across the region have been included in the NBN rollout plan.
Football Federation Victoria has strengthened its commitment to growing the game in the region with the appointment of Barwon Heads local Cath Sattler.
Police are investigating whether the same gang of criminals is behind a spate of armed holdups of service stations in the region.
Record crowds flock to Festival of SeaTwo days of sunshine greeted Festival of the Sea goers in beautiful Barwon Heads over the weekend.
It’s hard to duck the main event at the annual Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea, but there’s much more to the event than the rubber duck race.
Get warmed up for Torquay Mother’s Day Classic fun runFor the first time, Torquay will host a local event as part of the nationwide Mother’s Day Classic fun run thanks to Diana Robertson.
A win for the generationsIt was a family affair at Barwon Heads’ Thirteenth Beach Golf Course recently, with Bob McFarlane and his great grandson Taylem Withers recording victory.
The FFV Geelong Region Women’s goal-fest that started in round one continued into round two over the weekend.
Lest we forgetANZAC Day services and marches will be held around the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula tomorrow morning.
A sanctuary for Aussie iconsAustralian icons are always celebrated and cared for at Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary, but never more so than on April 25.
Blinder begins on the BellarineThe cast and crew of Blinder made the Bellarine Peninsula their home last week, filming various scenes at local football grounds.
Real estate auctioneers were given the ultimate test this Easter, with a marathon auction in Barwon Heads.
Poking around gardens a great Easter traditionThe Barwon Heads Music Society is holding two Easter events – an Open Gardens Day on Easter Saturday, and a concert on Easter Sunday.
As well as rescuing and caring for the region’s wildlife, Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary also supports people in need.
Bringing someone back to life who has been clinically dead for six minutes is not an everyday task.
Perennial bridesmaid Geelong Amateur has been installed as a $3 favourite for the 2012 BFL premiership by betting giant Sportsbet.
The battle of the bikesSparks will fly between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove-based primary schools during this week’s Festival of the Sea.
Get into the art in Barwon HeadsA talented group of local artists are pleased to announce their first show for the year as part of an exciting weekend of events in Barwon Heads.
