Blooming algae still hanging around
Environment
February 21
Blue-green algae levels have remained about the same, despite recent rain.
Bellarine Peninsula: Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads photo exhibition
Art
February 23
An exhibition of photos by Sheri Browne and Jenny Kelly will be shown at the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden this Friday.
Fishermen leaving litter
Community
February 17
Sheepwash, a fishing spot on the Barwon River, sees thousands of fishing enthusiasts every year and heavy use has started taking its toll.
Camping by the sea worth so much
Community
February 16
The fun of a holiday by the sea is being turned into a science, thanks to a new study into the value of coastal caravan parks and camping grounds.
No change in algal bloom
Environment
February 14
Results of toxicity tests of the blue-green algae in Lake Connewarre and lower sections of the Barwon River Estuary revealed no change in conditions.
Kinder sites under scrutiny
Education
February 8
The best site for Barwon Head’s new integrated early learning centre is Village Park, the City of Greater Geelong has decided.
Surf Coast groms show east coast how it’s done
Surfing
February 1
Gunnamatta Beach was where the action was last weekend as the Victorian Junior Surfing Titles and the Toll IPEC Victorian Open Titles got underway.
Rotten deck
Community
January 31
A major feature of the six-year-old Barwon Heads football pavilion is closed to the public for safety reasons.
Ice cream debate
Community
January 18
As summer crowds bring a spending bonanza to traders in seaside towns, the competition for their dollar can result in the heat being turned up.
Locals urged to help save the planet
Environment
January 13
At first glance the Barwon Heads community hall might seem an unusual venue for a documentary on primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall.
Our beaches busiest in the state
Community
January 10
Surf lifesavers were again kept busy this weekend, with six people rescued and 15 people administered first aid across the region.
Barwon Heads to host documentary premiere
Film
January 4
Barwon Heads will be the first place in Australia to see a documentary on conservationist Jane Goodall.
Council watching your step in Barwon Heads
Community
January 2
The City of Greater Geelong isn’t ‘Big Brother’, but if you live in Barwon Heads it just wants to know exactly where and how you walk.
Tree of life and art
Art
December 28
Barwon Heads artist Kaz McGlynn has been praised by a primary school principal for her recent work with students.
Opera on the lawn
Theatre
February 16
As the sun sets over Thirteenth Beach, fine music and theatre appreciators will be able to soak up a one-off concert performance of The Merry Widow.
Have a Blinder of a time on the film set
Film
February 14
Locations have been chosen. Actors have been cast. All that’s left to do is begin filming Australia’s latest homegrown film. That’s where you come in.
Government cash for rescued animals
Community
February 9
Barwon Heads’ Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary will be applying for help from a Coalition Government fund for wildlife carers.
Duck! Where? Barwon Heads
Community
February 1
The racing rubber duckies are back at work in Barwon Heads, with duck trainers eying the big prize for winning the Barwon River Duck Race in March.
Toxic algae spreads down the Barwon
Environment
January 31
The amount of blue-green algae in Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve and the Barwon Estuary is higher than recreational health alert levels.
Community there if you use your Heads
Community
January 26
An article that questioned the sense of community in Barwon Heads got the town talking.
Lifesaving chopper now closer to coast
Community
January 17
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter and the vital services it provides are now even closer after relocating to the Barwon Heads Airport.
Funfair weather for local groups
Community
January 11
At this time of year funfairs spring up from everywhere, providing entertainment for holidaymakers at many seaside towns around the region.
Clear thinking in 2012
Healthy Living
January 8
A local facilitator and coach is supporting Surf Coast and Bellarine residents to set strong foundations for 2012.
Coasting into 2012
Community
January 3
Along the coast, revellers welcomed 2012 in fine style, with local police saying that most people enjoyed New Year’s eve in a responsible fashion.
Town gets a break before next stage of works
Community
December 30
Barwon Heads will get a break before the next stage of the $1.4m drainage upgrade starts in the 2012/2013 financial year.
2011 in review: April
Community
December 28
April 2011: The Bellarine Times presents the year in review.
