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The Oxley Estate launch event

We thank owners Pauline and Peter Phillipou for allowing us to host our 1st dinner event of 2026, as their debut event, in their new events centre....

Life Membership award 2025

Awarded at the Christmas Member Dinner 2025 at Claribeaux. Richard Underwood AM has spent more than 30 years giving back to Portarlington and the...

Business of the year award. 2025

Awarded at the 2025 Christmas Member Dinner at Claribeaux. Lance Wiffen, founder of Sea Bounty Mussels and more recently, Portarlington Mussel...

Photo Gallery – Claribeaux Xmas Event Dec 2025

Our December Xmas Member Event was held at Claribeaux, at Curlewis Golf Club. A great turn out with members old and new. The annual Christmas Gift...

PBDA President’s Report: 2024-2025

By Mark Williams, President As the 2025 financial year comes to a close and a new year begins, it is timely to reflect on both what has been...

Bellarine Community Police – June 2025

Click the image below to view the June 2025 Bulletin.

Portarlington Neighbourhood House – Blue Moon Winter Dance

KMG Gala Ball

Time to book your spot for our KMG inaugural Gala Ball at the beautiful Terindah, Portarlington on Saturday 13 September from 7 pm to 11 pm. Enjoy a...

Photo Gallery – Scotchmans Hill Event May 2025

Our May Member Event at Scotchmans Hill on Wednesday, 7th May, was another fantastic evening with a strong turnout of members. Thanks to Community...

Business Spotlight: Coastyle Building Solutions

For over two decades, Coastyle Building Solutions has been dedicated to building exceptional homes on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Business Spotlight: Fat Fox Art Gallery

Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Bellarine Peninsula, Fat Fox Art Gallery is the venture of Trung Truong, a well-established artist who has lived and exhibited his artwork on several continents.

Business Spotlight: Staple Eatery & Deli

Naomi and Prahlad are the passionate duo behind Staple Eatery & Deli, your go-to deli, pantry, and cafe in the heart of Portarlington.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2024

Our annual Portarlington Pink Ribbon Breakfast is on again and we are seeking sponsors that would like to join us to raise funds for Breast Cancer...

Photo Gallery – Bellarine Estate Event March 2024

Our first event of 2024 at Bellarine Estate on Tuesday, 26th March, was a notable success with a full turnout. Trung Troung from Bellarine...

Member Spotlight Program – Expressions of Interest Welcome

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Member Spotlight Program. This new initiative, supported by Community Bank Bellarine, offers members a...

Member Spotlight – Wandering The World – Glenyce Johnson

Glenyce’s working life began in the local factory in Warrnambool, far away from the glitz and glamour of European travel. Though she didn’t take her...

2024 Portarlington Brass Band Concert Series

Portarlington's Brass Band Concert Series commences this year on February 17, 2024. Sponsored by Community Bank Bellarine (Bendigo Bank) this...

Proposed Chocolatier Portarlington

Dear Members I urge you to support this planning application PP 219-2022 1-45 Point Richards Rd Bellarine. The PBDA supports the above but I need...

Think Fencing Wins at Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

The PBDA would like to congratulate the entire Think Fencing team for receiving the esteemed Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame “Leader in...

PBDA Presidents Report: 2022-23

Dear Members Welcome to our new Website – I am Ashley Andrew, PBDA President As the new President of the PBDA firstly I would like to...

PBDA AGM 2022 at Portarlington Grand Hotel

On Wednesday the 24th of August 2022 the PBDA held its AGM at the Portarlington Grand Hotel. Photography credit: Ivan Kemp Photographer...

PBDA PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR YEAR 2020/21

Well, what a year 2020/2021 has been! We have had to deal with the pandemic for the whole year and cope with lock downs and state border closures....

A look back on 2021/2022

2021/2022 continued to face many of the challenges of the previous year – however the persistence and resilience of our members and the...

Business Award 2021

The PBDA was delighted to present the 2021 Business Award to Peter (Jerka) Jenkins of Jenkins and Son Fresh Fish Jerka is a fourth-generation...