9 years ago
21 December, 2016, to 3 January, 2017
Target has reversed its decision to stop selling menswear at its Ocean Grove store.
Target initially said it was discontinuing selling menswear from its Target Country store on Presidents Avenue as part of a trial, but customer feedback was overwhelming in its disapproval.
7 years ago
19 December, 2018, to 1 January, 2019
Bellarine Police will ramp up efforts to reduce the number of bicycle and scooter riders who are not wearing safety helmets.
Bellarine Police have recently observed an increase in penalty notice fines.
5 years ago
18 to 31 December, 2020
Some traders on Ocean Grove’s main shopping street are concerned that recent changes allowing extra capacity for outdoor dining could drive people away.
The traders fear traffic congestion will drive locals and tourists from The Terrace and to new shopping centres such as Kingston, Leopold and even Warralily.
2 years ago
22 December, 2023, to 11 January, 2024
Bellarine Police are urging locals to be “aware and vigilant” during the summer holiday season on the Bellarine Peninsula.
According to the 2021 Census 25.6 percent of dwellings in Ocean Grove remain unoccupied during the majority of the year, but come peak season, the peninsula’s population swells significantly as people flock to their holiday homes, fill caravan parks and pack out motels and Air B&Bs.
