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Blue: A taste of melancholy
Australian musical theatre star and cabaret chanteuse Queenie van de Zandt brings her award-winning show BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell to Geelong Arts Centre…
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Charging ahead with EVs
Electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be a hot topic of conversation lately. Although some people simply love an argument, it’s hard to look past the…
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Art Simone: Queen of the world
Art Simone has won titles, featured in her own series Highway to Heel! and finished runner-up in 2021’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, all the…
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Bianca’s debut book all about imaginatio
Year 9 student Bianca Bignoux is having a very special Book Week this year as she celebrates the launch of her first picture story book,…
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Borrow, not buy as toy library looks to replenish stocks
Ocean Grove Toy Library will update its popular ‘party packs’ with a $500 CommBank community grant for its continued efforts for families in the area.…
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Vale Jack Murphy
Ocean Grove is mourning the loss of Jack Murphy, who gave so much to the community. Jack was a much-loved crossing supervisor at Surfside Primary…
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From a life on the sea to the quiet of Ocean Grove
Thursday August 18 was Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Matt Hewson spoke to Peter Foote about his 20 years in the navy and his role in the…
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CFA recognises exceptional service
Barwon Heads Fire Brigade (BHFB) recognised two of its longest-serving members, Captain John Crozier and Eddie Wilson, at its annual dinner and awards night last…
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Drivers flock for safe plates
More than 150 drivers had anti-theft screws fitted to their number plates for free thanks to several local community organisations. ‘Safe Pl8day’ was held at…
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No slowing down for Terry
Terry Marshall reckons he hasn’t stopped learning despite being with Ambulance Victoria (AV) for 37 years. Terry, Barwon South West’s regional director, joined the service…
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Ferry service to continue
The Portarlington to Docklands ferry service has been guaranteed by the state government for at least another year. Launched in May 2017 at its pre-Covid…
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Farrell to lead Grubbers
Ocean Grove has appointed Dave Farrell as coach of its men’s senior football team for the next three years. Farrell will replace Pete Davey, who…