News
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Snapper on the bite
The snapper season is quickly starting to fire up with more and reports coming in every day. Both day and night are producing fish to…
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Script costs set to fall
A Drysdale pharmacist has welcomed a bill in federal Parliament that will see the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) scripts falling by almost 30…
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Community to benefit from high speed internet
When we extended our family home in 2015, the decision to make the new upstairs area fully open plan seemed like a great idea. Four…
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Boat safety urged for October
Boating enthusiasts across the Bellarine Peninsula are urged to exercise caution on the water after Life Saving Victoria statistics revealed they’re more likely to drown…
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Toy library celebrates Children’s Week
Ocean Grove Toy Library is celebrating Children’s Week with a free special event. Children’s Week is a national annual celebration that recognises the talents, skills,…
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Find a job you love and do it
Rob MacLeod has been manager at the Potato Shed for 20 years. He speaks with Justin Flynn about his time at the iconic Bellarine Peninsula…
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Coin and stamp fair
The Geelong Philatelic and Numismatic societies are banding together to present its annual coin and stamp fair. The event is part of the Victorian Seniors…
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Point Lonsdale hums with economic activity
Point Lonsdale was buzzing with activity when Independent photographer Ivan Kemp visited on Monday 3 October. The spring sunshine encouraged residents from Point Lonsdale and…
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Students become wildlife warriors
Grade six students from Barwon Heads Primary School have teamed up with Barwon Coast to care for their local environment. Barwon Coast community liaison and…
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Community calendar
Book sale Uniting Church book sale will be on Friday October 7 and Saturday October 8, at the Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road,…
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Road duplication boost
Stage two of the Barwon Heads Road duplication would be funded with a $125 million commitment from the Liberal Party if it wins the November…
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Big weekend of art coming up
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s annual art show is poised to capitalise on the extra long weekend. The show will be held on the weekend…














