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1 year ago - October 7 to 20, 2022

1 year ago

October 7 to 20, 2022

Stage two of the Barwon Heads Road duplication would be funded with a $125 million commitment from the Liberal Party if it wins the November state election.

The six-kilometre duplication between Marshall and Lower Duneed roads would begin in 2024.

3 years ago

October 9 to 22, 2020

Local cafes and restaurants are urging the state government to increase dining capacity in regional Victoria.

While there are no active COVID-19 cases in regional Victoria, including the Bellarine Peninsula, hospitality venues are feeling the pinch with heavy restrictions still in place.

5 years ago

October 10 to 23, 2018

An all-abilities walking track at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and four new light towers at Collendina Reserve will be built thanks to two massive grants from the Pick my Project initiative.

Ocean Nature Reserve received $144,690 for an all-abilities walking track and Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club received $200,000 to install new lighting at its reserve.

7 years ago

October 12 to 25, 2016

Crime in Ocean Grove increased by 9.2 per cent during the last financial year.

Crime figures across the entire Bellarine Peninsula surged, but State Police Minister and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the figures needed to be judged in context.