Mussel Festival delights large crowd
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Portarlington Mussel Festival on Saturday 10 January to capture these images.
Tackling illegal dumping
The state government has launched a new program to help councils and other organisations deal with illegal dumping.
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos’ announced last...
Truck and machinery show hits Geelong
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to the Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show at Geelong Showgrounds on Sunday 11 January and found a world...
Fires continue to burn
Fires continue to burn in Golden Plains Shire, but the situation has eased.
An advice warning to remain informed is still in place for the...
Highton roundabout upgrade
The roundabout at Highton’s Mt Pleasant Road and North Valley Road is about to undergo a safety upgrade to install raised pedestrian crossings on...
Saving lives for more than 50 years
A local blood donor has reached an impressive milestone.
Geelong’s Jocelyn McMillan recorded her 600th blood and plasma donation after 55 years of giving blood.
“I...
Summer shopping in the Grove
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at The Terrace in Ocean Grove on Tuesday 6 January to see who was shopping local.
Satin bowerbirds in the Otways
Every time I take my camera outside for a look at birds I get attacked by mosquitos, despite the application of insecticides.
The mozzies...
It’s all happening
We are spoiled for choice when it comes to cultural and community events taking place across the Bellarine these school holidays.
If you’re looking for...
Top shelf but lots of competition
Gosh it seems like a long time since the Australian launch of the Polestar 2 EV.
It was fresh, it was entirely new and...
From the archives
16 years ago
8 January, 2010
After years of mosquito hell on the Bellarine Peninsula residents and visitors have finally found relief this summer.
Barwon Coast Committee...
It’s summer – time for a barbie
It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue.
The sizzle of...


















