A look back at January

Roo Robinson saved a Melbourne man from drowning on January 11. (Ivan Kemp) 315299_08

The Voice travels through the archives and has a look at the top stories in January.

The Tranquillity Fair was a resounding success on January 7, with close to $20,000 raised for the upkeep of the community-funded Ocean Grove Park.

Ocean Grove’s Roo Robinson, 17, saved a 26-year-old Melbourne man from drowning after being caught in a rip between Raafs and Main Beach on January 11.

Bellarine residents Sarah Foley, Matthew Ponsford, John Turner, John McCarthy and Bryan Hodge were recognised in the Australia Day, January 26, honours list for their services to the community.

Cricket was the game of the season as players took to the local fields like the Ray Menzies Memorial Oval in Ocean Grove and the RT Fuller Oval in Barwon Heads to take part in the action.