From the Archives

2 years ago - December 16 to 29, 2022

8 years ago

December 21 to January 3, 2016

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.

6 years ago

December 19 to January 1, 2018

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.

4 years ago

December 18 to 31, 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

December 16 to 29, 2022

Ocean Grove Main Beach will be dog free all year if Barwon Coast Committee of Management approves a City of Greater Geelong’s recommendation.

Council voted to support a permanent dog-free beach following a two-year trial, during which dogs were allowed on the Main Beach as long as they were on a leash in the first year. Dogs were prohibited from the beach altogether during the second year of the trial.