New research on antibiotic overuse
Two new bacterial infection trials are underway in Geelong to help reduce the overuse of antibiotics prescribed to treat common illnesses.
Centre for...
Truth-telling returns to Torquay
Torquay was the sight of truth-telling on Sunday as the sun rose at Warri Dja (Sea Country).
Close to 2500 people gathered on...
Seagulls turn heads for massive event
Barwon Heads’ annual cricketers vs footballers day keeps on getting bigger.
A huge crowd turned out at RT Fuller Oval on Sunday January 26 for...
Giving back to the community
A Barwon Heads husband and wife team have swept up during the Australia Day Honours for service to their community.
Christine and John...
Decades of giving recognised
Pauline Cline, 77, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of the Bellarine region.
After a successful 32-year...
Academic and mentor honoured
Ocean Grove’s Professor David Runia has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to tertiary education and as...
Ferry excursion unearths young gannets
I took a ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento and on Pope’s Eye in Port Phillip Bay, there were many Australasian gannet fledglings.
I could...
Peninsula markets worth a visit
Living on the Bellarine, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to our markets.
Whether you’re in search of organic fresh produce, artisanal homemade...
ZR-V pick of the bunch
You might think the ZR-V is the smallest of Honda’s SUVs but you’d be wrong because the latecomer actually slots between the HR-V and...
From the Archives
8 years ago
January 18 to 31, 2017
With a monster Australia Day weekend looming, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has reinforced the message that...
Community calendar
Ocean Grove Library
Every Thursday 3pm-4pm, tech Help - drop in session for basic tech needs
Exhibition, Bellarine Catchment Network
Monday January 20, 10.30am-11.30am - Ready, Set,...
Free picnic at Connewarre
The Bellarine and Geelong communities can enjoy a picnic and informative day out at the Connewarre Wetland Centre this Australia Day.
The...