You can bet on Portarlington Golf Club
Portarlington Golf Club wouldn’t describe itself as going to the dogs, but dog racing punters can now go to them.
The men’s overall winner was from Northern GC, Barry Davis with 40 points. Women’s winner was Samantha Jones from Curlewis, with 39.
Member for Bellarine, Lisa Neville, has expressed her disappointment in parliament at the lack of funding for the region.
It seems that finally the winter is upon us, at least that is how it seemed late last week.
Point Richards day of Flora and FaunaBellarine residents at the Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve open day learned more about the Reserve’s Indigenous vegetation and local environment.
Bek and Candice Bull’s aunty Jo Renfrey, 53, was recently diagnosed with aggressive, inoperable lung cancer.
The Bellarine’s top 50The cream of Bellarine Football League gathered at Simonds Stadium on Sunday for an information session regarding 2012 interleague duties.
Mussel car for CFAThe ever-growing popularity of Portarlington’s Mussel Festival has trickled down to the community, with $14,000 going to community groups.
Golf last week started with a friendly Stableford event for the men on Tuesday. Mark Tassone held out Gavan Pitcher for trophy of the day.
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.
After Portarlington turned many locals on to bulk power prices last year, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads have banded together.
Comforting cuppa gets even cosierThere’s nothing cosier than a cuppa, but the Portarlington Biggest Afternoon Tea fundraiser will make our favourite ritual more colourful as well.
The annual Bellarine International Women’s community dance was back last month and was a great show.
Veterans golf day successThe Diggers’ Charity Golf Day raised $7,000 towards keeping Veterans Centres operating in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions.
You can bet on Portarlington Golf ClubPortarlington Golf Club wouldn’t describe itself as going to the dogs, but dog racing punters can now go to them.
Fiach, he’s goodA Dublin-born born singer-songwriter with a wide range of musical influences is set to grace the National Celtic Festival stage in June.
Parts of the Bellarine to miss out on the first National Broadband Network roll-out have not been disregarded.
Steve is who he isGoing by the name of his soon to be released album, Geelong musician Steve Thew is a man of acceptance.
Record crowds rememberIt was a day to recognise fortitude under extreme circumstances, so it was an ideal day for it on the Bellarine.
A mixed bag of golf last week with sun, rain, hail and humidity – all the fun things golfers enjoy!
Lest we forgetANZAC Day services and marches will be held around the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula tomorrow morning.
Party tuneThe State Government is convinced Portarlington’s National Celtic Festival is a winter winner, and is supporting it to the tune of $52,500.
New roads servicing a more populated Bellarine may not happen for more than a decade, if planning isn’t started now.
Brush your kilt offThe acts booked for this year’s National Celtic Festival in Portarlington are world class, according to organisers.
With the greens friendlier after their revitalising coring, some great scores were returned by members and guests this week.
Authors will be appearing in North Bellarine primary schools, thanks to the Portarlington/Drysdale Lions Club.
Staying Put in Portarlington is hoping to bag lots of campers, as well as locals, for its next event.