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From the Archives

7 years ago April 25 to May 8, 2018 Ocean Grove's new Commonwealth Games silver medallist was told he'd never walk normally again after a freak...

Big win for Ivan

Local photographer Ivan Kemp has won the Queenscliff Art Prize for portrait photography. Mr Kemp, whose work graces the pages of the Ocean Grove Voice...

Community calendar

Destash market Sunday April 27, 8.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe St, Portarlington. Gold coin entry, indoor venue. Social Sunday Portarlington Neighbourhood House, Sunday April 27, 3pm-6pm,...

Eyes in the sky

Lest we forget

Digital Edition

Sport

Surf Coast pair gain wildcards

Xavier Huxtable and Carly Shannahan have secured their wildcard spots in the 2025 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The trials for the main event wrapped...

Grove trio new state champs

Ocean Grove’s Tyson Comie is the new bowls state champion, capping off what has been an incredible 12 months for him and the club. The...

Grove unbeaten after two rounds

Ocean Grove is showing no signs of a premiership hangover, racing to consecutive wins to open the Bellarine Netball League A Grade season. The Grubbers...

Slick Demons too good for Grubbers

After a great win at Modewarre in round one, Ocean Grove was completely outplayed by a slicker and more skilful Portarlington at Ray Menzies...

Grove too good for Demons

Ocean Grove had its first home game of the new season and defeated Portarlington at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday April 12. Justin Flynn...

Dees beat Grubbers in round two

Portarlington defeated Ocean Grove by 19 points at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday April 12 and Justin Flynn was there to take these pics.

Entertainment

Step back in time to Laurel Canyon

Sell-out show Songs from the Canyon comes to Geelong for the first time since its inception in 2022. Featuring renowned Australian singers and musicians such...

Man, I feel like a woman

It’s up to Geelong to decide the queen of country music as ‘Man, I Feel Like A Woman’ coming to the city next month....

‘Accidental’ rockers drop first single

Dirty Wasabi describe themselves as a “dirty, heavy, punky, drunky rock band from Geelong”, and a quick listen to their demo tracks online shows...

World-class acrobats ready to wow

Kenya’s best acrobatic troupe bring their world-famous show to the Geelong Arts Centre this weekend. The Black Blues Brothers, five alumni of the Sarakasi Trust...

Musical tribute to rock legend

A show celebrating the life and music of Australian rock icon Chrissy Amphlett is going from strength to strength. The Divinyls Story: It’s a Fine...

Soul sisters bring the noise

Geelong’s favourite soul band the Sweethearts returns to Barwon Club this weekend for a night of upbeat, funky fun. Based at Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary...

We Are Geelong

Pride Film Fest launches

Geelong’s biggest film festival has launched its 2025 program this week in a celebration of film excellence, diversity and representation. With more than 10 feature...

Gendered violence: enough is enough

The Geelong community will rally next weekend to say no to violence against women following the killing of Kara Jade Weribone in Toowoomba last...

IWD events across the Surf Coast

Events will occur across the Surf Coast this month in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Surf Coast Shire Council...

Empowering women through pageants

A North Geelong woman is using her position as a finalist in a national pageant to encourage men and women to break gender stereotypes....

Gathering for trans justice

Hundreds of people have shown their support for the young transgender community in Geelong during a nationwide rally against the Queensland government. ...

Knowledge is power

Women’s Empowerment Workshops are coming to Geelong to create a safe space for women and to provide opportunities for connections. Vines Community...

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Pilk Purriyn rises for third year

The Surf Coast Shire community and visitors can join Wadawurrung Traditional Owners during a truth-telling story event this Sunday. Pilk Purriyn...

HEY grants help Geelong youth

Geelong LGBTQA+ community will benefit from the state government’s latest round of the Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt on...

Planting seeds of change through story

The Ocean Grove Voice looks back on our best Friday features for 2024. Uncle Glenn Shea is a proud Wathaurong/Ngarrindjeri man and an award-winning playwright....

Respect through ‘many hands’

Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) has been recognised for helping prevent violence against women. WHWBSW received an award at the...

Johnstone Park goes orange

Geelong’s Johnstone Park will transform its green landscapes into orange this weekend to help eliminate violence against women and girls. Zonta...

Community awards nominations open

Nominations for the City of Greater Geelong’s annual Women in Community Life Awards are open. The awards, which will be presented at the City’s International...