Sheep savaged in attack. Weekly Times May 22, 2012. "FERAL killer dogs are believed to be behind a spate of vicious attacks on livestock throughout Geelong. The Geelong Advertiser reports that in the latest incident, sheep were killed and severely mutilated in Drysdale at the weekend. The attack left five sheep dead and 25 injured..."
Bellarine clubs mixing it with region's best, by Luke Griffiths. Bellarine Times, May 19 2012. "Three Bellarine Football League teams have been included in the region's top tier of junior football, with Ocean Grove, Drysdale and Torquay now competing against seven GFL clubs as part Football Geelong's inaugural under 18 Colts competition..."
Two arrested over sports club robbery, by Erin Pearson. Geelong Advertiser, May 18th, 2012. "TWO men who allegedly threatened staff at a Bell Park sports club with kitchen knives have been arrested. St Leonards man Robert Camilleri, 36, and Bradley Paul Franklin, 32, of no fixed address, face charges in relation to an armed robbery at Bell Park Sports and Recreation Club in Calvert St, Hamlyn Heights on May 3. Mr Camilleri, also known as Roberto Crea, has also been charged with attempted theft at Drysdale's Bendigo Bank on April 28 and attempted robbery of Drysdale's National Bank on May 3..."
Culture of learning a key, Bellarine Times, May 17, 2012. "Clifton Springs Primary School is a school community with a rich culture of learning and is using Education Week 2012 to celebrate this. Principal Brent Richards said everyone at the school is very proud of the quality learning being undertaken, particularly the work that has been done on individual goal setting for students..."
Drysdale's Dell to get community upgrade, by Joanna Carson. Bellarine Times, May 17 2012. "The Drysdale and Clifton Springs community are being invited to help spend $15,000. The money has been granted to the Drysdale/Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) as part of the federal government's Caring for our Country initiative. DCSCA spokesman Doug Carson said the money would be spent in The Dell recreation area, which would be spruced up with help from the community..."Drysdale's Dell to get community upgrade
Central Walk Running Ahead in Drysdale, by Luke Griffiths. Bellarine Times, May 10 2012. "Eight years of planning will soon become a reality with construction commencing on the first two stages of the Central Walk development in Drysdale. Located only 200 metres from the town centre, initial stages include the development of 63 housing lots and the construction of a $1.5 million lineal open space reserve and wetlands that will feature pedestrian bridges, public artwork, and piazza area..."
'Greening' The Dell. DryClift Days, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. "DCSCA has created a group of organisations to plan and execute the re-vegetation of the area around The Dell's new Lookout. The revegetation project is financed by a $15,000 grant from the Commonwealth Government through its Caring for our Country Community Action Grants program. Among the organizations in the group are the Bellarine Catchment Network, Bellarine Landcare, City of Greater Geelong, Dept. of Sustainability and Environment and Springdale Neighbourhood Centre. The revegetation project will complement the new signage that was installed at The Dell in 2011. DCSCA participated actively in designing the signage and its revegetation project will make the area even more attractive for locals and visitors..."
Data trail, by Joanna Carson. Bellarine Times, May 8 2012. "Don't waste time waiting for NBN, says councillor Macdonald. Parts of the Bellarine to miss out on the first National Broadband Network (NBN) roll-out have not been disregarded, according to a local councillor. While Leopold, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff are all set to receive the NBN, other Bellarine towns were absent when the first three year plan was announced. City of Greater Geelong Cheetham Ward councillor and infrastructure portfolio holder Rod Macdonald said the Northern Bellarine, from Drysdale to St Leonards, shouldn't feel put out..."
A Drysdale bypass - a new heartbeat for the North Bellarine! Dryclift Days, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. "As part of its campaign for a Drysdale bypass, the Drysdale & Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) held a successful public meeting on May 2 at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre. The proposed Drysdale bypass will, effectively, run between the Jetty Road roundabout and the Geelong-Portarlington Road at its junction with Whitcombes Road, but speakers at the meeting emphasised that far more people than just Drysdale residents will benefit from a Drysdale bypass. The population of the north Bellarine is set to increase enormously, yet no major roads are planned to accommodate the increased traffic. The resulting traffic congestion in Drysdale will lengthen people's travelling time from Portarlington, St. Leonards and Indented Head to Geelong and Melbourne; and it will also make the proposed Portarlington to Melbourne ferry a far less attractive option for commuters from Geelong. DCSCA is seeking support for the bypass campaign from community associations in other Bellarine towns and DCSCA President Doug Carson told the meeting that the St. Leonards Community Association has expressed its support already for the campaign..."
Portarlington to Port Melbourne ferry service snubbed. Geelong Advertiser, May 8th, 2012. THE proposed Portarlington to Port Melbourne ferry service has been snubbed by Planning Minister Matthew Guy. Last week Mr Guy announced a $300,000 study into a commuter ferry service on the bay. A spokesperson for the Minister yesterday confirmed the Portarlington proposal had been specifically excluded from that study..."
Bypass campaign not short on advice! Dryclift Days, Monday, May 7, 2012. Local politicians have been generous with their advice to DCSCA about the campaign for a Drysdale bypass. DCSCA Committee members met recently with Mr. Richard Marles MP (federal, Corio), Cr. Rod Macdonald (Cheetham Ward) and Cr. John Doull (Coryule Ward) to ask for their advice about how best to campign for the bypass. Each of them had helpful suggestions, that we've distilled into a 'campaign manual' with three major sections..."
Towns call for rollout, By Michelle Herbison. Bellarine Independent, May 4, 2012. "DRYSDALE and Clifton Springs will submit a formal request to be included in the next rollout of the national broadband network, according to a community group. Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association president Doug Carson said the group wanted to keep the issue "bubbling away" so the towns avoided being duped again..."
Plenty of room for new patients, by Joanna Carson. Bellarine Times, April 25 2012. "The transformation of a former Drysdale aged care hostel into a medical centre has brought more GPs to the Northern Bellarine in time for a growth in population. Drysdale Village Medical Centre may only have moved up the road to the former Palmerston Court Aged Care Hostel, but the overcrowded practice is now twice as large as it was and still only filling half of its new premises. Practice manager Fiona Petho said three new GPs had joined the clinic, which enabled Drysdale to buck a growing trend of GP shortages..."
Trapped at the Potato Shed, by Ali Deane. Bellarine Times, April 24 2012. "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. Trapped, by Collision Dance, will be showcased at the Potato Shed in Drysdale this Thursday to Saturday, and explores what it means to be trapped: the physical and emotional aspects of being isolated, bound or tethered by nightmares, fears and anxieties..."
Thief targets funeral home, by Erin Pearson. Geelong Advertiser (Print edition) 25 April 2012. "Thieves have attempted to break into a Drysdale funeral home just days after a car smashed through the building causing $80,000 damage. Drysdale Police constable John Shields said police believe theves attempted to jimmy open a double glass door at William Sheahan Funerals between 7pm Monday and 9am Tuesday. Sen-Constable Shields said the break-in attept was unsuccessful but casued some damage..."
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