Aged care funding boost
Community
January 8
Three new aged care services in Torquay, Highton, and Grovedale have been announced by the Federal Government.
Bellarine Peninsula: Point Lonsdale
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.
2011 in review: May – Bellarine
Community
December 28
May 2011: The Bellarine Times presents the year in review.
Surf’s up for Nippers
Community
December 24
With 11 Surf Lifesaving Clubs in the region there is no excuse for holiday boredom blues this summer as Nippers programs kick off at all surf beaches.
Close contests at Forrest
Other Sport
November 29
Over 300 riders and spectators descended on the small town of Forrest over the weekend for the inaugural Forrest Festival mountain bike event.
Smart power
Community
November 15
Smart meters are coming to the Bellarine Peninsula, concerned Point Lonsdale residents told by Powercor.
Core health services at heart of funding
Community
November 2
Health services on the Bellarine are benefiting from cash injections, with several funding boosts announced in the last couple of weeks.
Borough of Queenscliffe: Mayor’s Column
Mayor's Column
November 1
La Trobe links, art show, lighthouse reserves, masterplan for high school site, Borough roads, Rural Councils forum.
Wombat crossing to calm Point Lonsdale
Community
October 25
New traffic calming devices could be in place in Point Lonsdale’s main street before Christmas.
Moonah tree is something worth printing
Art
October 24
Taking up art classes eight years ago for “something to do” has culminated in a dedicated art exhibition for Point Lonsdale resident Katherine Thyer.
Councils comment on Point Lonsdale plan
Community
October 11
Both councils involved in creating a Point Lonsdale Structure Plan will be having their say to the Planning Minister.
Borough of Queenscliffe: Mayor’s Column
Mayor's Column
October 4
Good news on Toc H, Point Lonsdale main street, Queenscliff ferry terminal development, Queenscliff former high school site, Seniors Festival.
Take the lead to save the birds
Community
September 29
Even if birds could speak, there wouldn’t be enough Hooded Plovers left to form an action group to fight for their own survival.
Are you ready?
Other Sport
December 27
At this time of year, it’s hard not to think about resolutions – and what better than to set the goal of competing in one of the local sports events.
Support will keep local pool afloat
Community
December 13
The manager of Portarlington’s swimming pool is calling for more locals to use the facility if they want to secure its future.
Junior lifesavers join forces
Other Sport
November 24
Thirty surf lifesavers from across the coast have been hard at work in preparation for the youth inter-regional challenge.
Remembering
Community
November 8
A series of services across the Bellarine will reaffirm the importance and history associated with Remembrance Day.
Artists shine at show
Art
November 1
Over 67 artists and many club members contributed to making the seventh annual Bellarine Art Show a great event over the weekend.
Barwon Health gets Lions share
Community
October 26
Barwon Health’s Continence Service received a boost, thanks to a generous donation from the Lions Club of Point Lonsdale.
Community called on to fire up
Community
October 25
As the bushfire season approaches, communities are being asked for valuable local input as to how to best prepare for them.
Borough of Queenscliffe: Mayor’s Column
Mayor's Column
October 18
Seniors Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Annual Report, Australia Day Awards.
Mingle at a market this summer
Community
October 6
With warmer weather on the horizon, what better time to explore the array of community markets popping up along the Surf Coast and Bellarine?
Surprise breakthrough for Toc H
Community
October 4
Control of the Toc H and Shortlands Bluff areas in Point Lonsdale will now stay with the community.
Students saving sand dunes
Environment
August 22
More than 837 students from 15 schools have been digging in to help save Surf Coast sand dunes from being swallowed by the sea.
Borough of Queenscliffe: Mayor’s Column
Mayor's Column
July 12
Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club beach access ramp, Monahan Centre, high school site redevelopment, Point Lonsdale main street.
