From the Archives

1 year ago - April 19 to May 2, 2024

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 accident playing American football.

Martin Jackson, an arborist at the City of Greater Geelong, allowed himself one day to process his thoughts and then immediately set about figuring out what sport he could try next.

5 years ago

April 22 to May 5, 2020

Anzac Day services across the country have been cancelled, but local RSL sub-branches are encouraging Australians to remember our fallen Diggers on Saturday.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch secretary Richard Lewis said locals can still reflect on the meaning of Anzac Day despite there being no public services because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 years ago

April 22 to May 5, 2022

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews officially opened the new $20 million Curlewis Clubhouse and Accommodation facility on Wednesday.

The premier joined Bellarine MP Lisa Neville for a tour of the complex and a meeting with Curlewis staff and local business and community leaders before speaking to invited guests and participating in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

1 year ago

April 19 to May 2, 2024

Portarlington residents continue to push for answers – and solutions – over a newly constructed intersection on Portarlington Road.

The intersection, at the corner of Point Richards, Batman and Portarlington roads, has been upgraded due to a housing development that will see 300 homes built adjacent to roads.