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Drysdale’s Dell to get community upgrade
Community
May 17
The Drysdale/Clifton Springs Community Association will spruce up The Dell recreation area, thanks to a federal government grant.
Bellarine Peninsula: Drysdale
Marching forward at Saint Ignatius College
Education
May 17
Saint Ignatius College’s establishment of a new school uniform is a reflection of the progressive changes the college has implemented in recent years.
Central Walk running ahead in Drysdale
Community
May 10
Eight years of planning will soon become a reality with construction commencing on the first two stages of the Central Walk development in Drysdale.
Data trail
Community
May 8
Parts of the Bellarine to miss out on the first National Broadband Network roll-out have not been disregarded.
Mainly Music birthday
Community
April 27
No shyness could be detected amongst the pre-schoolers who belted out ‘Happy Birthday’ at a special third birthday party in Drysdale last week.
Trapped at the Potato Shed
Theatre
April 24
Theatre, dance and music lovers on the Bellarine are about to be treated to a new show that both entertains and explores some intriguing topics.
Parish completes winning grand design
Community
April 18
The parish received the keys to the St James Church Hall at the beginning of this month and are now moving things back into their new look home.
Wasted opinions wanted
Community
April 16
Domestic and building construction waste is a major issue on the Bellarine, the Department of Sustainability and Environment is being told.
Easter art show success
Art
April 11
The Easter Art Show run by the Rotary Club of Drysdale was successfully completed with a record number of 541 paintings entered.
Game changer
Community
April 10
A ring road between Geelong and Torquay should also include a road to the Bellarine Peninsula, according to the G21 group.
Cuts hurting
Education
April 3
Bellarine Secondary School has gone into deficit for its VCAL students, after Bailleu Government pulled funding.
Lights, costumes, butterflies, action
Theatre
March 31
The finishing touches are being put on a new theatre show set to wow young audiences these school holidays at Drysdale’s Potato Shed.
Hot Shots ready to scorch Drysdale
Other Sport
March 24
Drysdale Junior Tennis Club is putting out the call for any new or current players to get involved in a free Hot Shots session.
Biodiversity values in your backyard
Environment
March 22
Whether you live on a farm, a lifestyle block or a residential plot, Bellarine residents don’t need to go to the zoo to see interesting wildlife.
SES call for cars
Community
May 8
The Bellarine State Emergency Service is calling for old vehicles to use in simulation exercises to keep volunteers trained up in road crash rescue.
The Bellarine’s top 50
Aussie Rules
May 1
The cream of Bellarine Football League gathered at Simonds Stadium on Sunday for an information session regarding 2012 interleague duties.
Youth light up awards night
Community
April 25
Last Thursday night was the who’s who of inspiring young people at the fifth annual Impetus Geelong Youth Awards at Geelong’s Conference Centre.
Lest we forget
Community
April 24
ANZAC Day services and marches will be held around the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula tomorrow morning.
Road map
Community
April 17
New roads servicing a more populated Bellarine may not happen for more than a decade, if planning isn’t started now.
How to be a locavore
Food & Drink
April 11
The places that Drysdale chef Aaron Turner goes to for local produce that has made his restaurant famous are revealed in a new book.
Jetty Road bottleneck concerns
Community
April 10
A Drysdale community association is hoping changes will be made to the layout of Jetty Road before someone is knocked off a bicycle.
Don’t miss Shellie’s Story
Music
April 6
One of Australia’s most talented and respected Indigenous singer/songwriters, Shellie Morris, will perform at Drysdale’s Potato Shed this month.
Art on Easter show
Community
April 2
Over 500 paintings will be exhibited at the Drysdale Rotary Club’s 36th annual show on Easter Saturday.
Hawks soaring into season proper
Aussie Rules
March 27
With the BFL season less than a fortnight away, Drysdale’s confidence has been given a major boost following its 20-goal rout of Grovedale on Saturday.
Ammos favourite for BFL flag
Aussie Rules
March 23
Perennial bridesmaid Geelong Amateur has been installed as a $3 favourite for the 2012 BFL premiership by betting giant Sportsbet.
Music for the orangutans
Music
March 20
With a massive line up of 22 bands across two stages, Spud Fest returns to Drysdale’s Potato Shed this Saturday.
