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9 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.

6 years ago

October 23 to November 5, 2019

Ocean Grove ratepayers could be asked to foot some of the bill for the proposed connected networks of footpaths.

The network of footpaths connecting the town has been five years in the making.

3 years ago

October 21 to November 3, 2022

Art studios, collectives and galleries will throw open their doors next weekend for what is expected to be the biggest Bellarine Arts Trail event yet.

After a two-year pandemic-enforced hiatus, Barwon Heads Arts Council (BHAC) is presenting the arts trail that will comprise 32 venues across Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff and more than 60 artists in their studios or group venues.

1 year ago

October 18 to 31, 2024

With 30 new artists displaying their works, this year’s Bellarine Arts Trail looks like being the biggest yet.

More than 90 artists will showcase their works at 40 venues across Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff on November 2 and 3.

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