From the Archives

3 years ago - January 14 to 27, 2022

9 years ago

January 20 to February 2, 2016

Barwon Heads resident Sally Smith last week finally got to thank three brave women, who saved her life just days before Christmas.

The Voice helped track down Ocean Grove’s Louise Challis, and Geelong’s Shonah Friswell and Donna Larkins, who rescued Sally at Raafs Beach on 18 December.

6 years ago

January 16 to 29, 2019

Traffic controllers stationed in Barwon Heads have alleviated congestion this summer, Barwon Heads Association said.

The controllers have been employed to ease the traffic flow between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads over the busy holiday period.

3 years ago

January 14 to 27, 2022

Ocean Grove pushed past 100 active official COVID cases as staff shortages put a strain on local businesses.

Ocean Grove had 119 active cases on Thursday, but that figure is likely to be far higher with asymptomatic cases and a backlog of test results.

1 year ago

January 19 to February 1, 2024

Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club (OGSLSC) is gearing up for a huge finale to the holiday season next weekend, but patrols so far have been somewhat uneventful according to Club Captain Director of Lifesaving Amenah McDonald.

The early forecast for the last weekend before school heads back is favourable for large numbers of beachgoers.