ClassifiedsTrades Friday May 18 2012
  • Surf CoastMostly cloudy Mostly cloudy 11°C Max: 17°C
  • BellarineCloudy Cloudy 10°C Max: 16°C

Surf Coast Times & Bellarine Times

Bellarine Peninsula: Portarlington

Portarlington Golf Club: May 15 2012

Golf Brian Hazell May 15

The men’s overall winner was from Northern GC, Barry Davis with 40 points. Women’s winner was Samantha Jones from Curlewis, with 39.

Mixed budget bag for region

Community May 8

Member for Bellarine, Lisa Neville, has expressed her disappointment in parliament at the lack of funding for the region.

Portarlington Golf Club: May 8 2012

Golf Brian Hazell May 8

It seems that finally the winter is upon us, at least that is how it seemed late last week.

Point Richards Flora and Fauna ReservePoint Richards day of Flora and Fauna

Environment May 6

Bellarine residents at the Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve open day learned more about the Reserve’s Indigenous vegetation and local environment.

Candice and Bek “raising it for Renfrey”

Community May 3

Bek and Candice Bull’s aunty Jo Renfrey, 53, was recently diagnosed with aggressive, inoperable lung cancer.

Daniel GibbsThe Bellarine’s top 50

Aussie Rules Luke Griffiths May 1

The cream of Bellarine Football League gathered at Simonds Stadium on Sunday for an information session regarding 2012 interleague duties.

Portarlington Mussel FestivalMussel car for CFA

Community April 27

The ever-growing popularity of Portarlington’s Mussel Festival has trickled down to the community, with $14,000 going to community groups.

Portarlington Golf Club: April 24 2012

Golf April 24

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.

BlinderBlinder begins on the Bellarine

Film Luke Griffiths April 17

The cast and crew of Blinder made the Bellarine Peninsula their home last week, filming various scenes at local football grounds.

Bulk up on power

Community Joanna Carson April 17

After Portarlington turned many locals on to bulk power prices last year, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads have banded together.

Portarlington Community AssociationComforting cuppa gets even cosier

Community Joanna Carson April 12

There’s nothing cosier than a cuppa, but the Portarlington Biggest Afternoon Tea fundraiser will make our favourite ritual more colourful as well.

Cultural diversity on the Bellarine

Community April 8

The annual Bellarine International Women’s community dance was back last month and was a great show.

Portarlington's Diggers Golf DayVeterans golf day success

Golf April 4

The Diggers’ Charity Golf Day raised $7,000 towards keeping Veterans Centres operating in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions.

Portarlington Golf ClubYou can bet on Portarlington Golf Club

Community Joanna Carson May 9

Portarlington Golf Club wouldn’t describe itself as going to the dogs, but dog racing punters can now go to them.

Fiach MoriartyFiach, he’s good

Music Hamish Brooks May 8

A Dublin-born born singer-songwriter with a wide range of musical influences is set to grace the National Celtic Festival stage in June.

Data trail

Community Joanna Carson May 8

Parts of the Bellarine to miss out on the first National Broadband Network roll-out have not been disregarded.

Steve ThewSteve is who he is

Music Luke Griffiths May 4

Going by the name of his soon to be released album, Geelong musician Steve Thew is a man of acceptance.

ANZAC Day 2012Record crowds remember

Community Joanna Carson May 1

It was a day to recognise fortitude under extreme circumstances, so it was an ideal day for it on the Bellarine.

Portarlington Golf Club: May 1 2012

Golf May 1

A mixed bag of golf last week with sun, rain, hail and humidity – all the fun things golfers enjoy!

ANZAC DayLest we forget

Community April 24

ANZAC Day services and marches will be held around the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula tomorrow morning.

Una McAlindenParty tune

Festivals Joanna Carson April 24

The State Government is convinced Portarlington’s National Celtic Festival is a winter winner, and is supporting it to the tune of $52,500.

Road map

Community Joanna Carson April 17

New roads servicing a more populated Bellarine may not happen for more than a decade, if planning isn’t started now.

LumiereBrush your kilt off

Festivals Joanna Carson April 13

The acts booked for this year’s National Celtic Festival in Portarlington are world class, according to organisers.

Portarlington Golf Club: April 10 2012

Golf April 10

With the greens friendlier after their revitalising coring, some great scores were returned by members and guests this week.

Lions of literacy fund Authors in Schools program

Education April 5

Authors will be appearing in North Bellarine primary schools, thanks to the Portarlington/Drysdale Lions Club.

Plastic bag free Portarlington

Environment April 3

Staying Put in Portarlington is hoping to bag lots of campers, as well as locals, for its next event.

Bayview Bellarine