News
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Housing market ‘slow and steady’
The median sale price for houses in Ocean Grove was more than 28 per cent higher in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the…
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Families’ best friends receive budget boost
Animal welfare in Ocean Grove has received a boost, with more than $450,000 allocated towards a local animal care organisation in the 2022/23 state budget.…
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Council calls for gambling machine cap review
Gamblers lost more than $10.9 million into poker machines in Greater Geelong in March 2022, new data reveals. According to Victorian Gambling and Casino Control…
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Discussions open for Bellarine ward
Bellarine ward community members are encouraged to air their concerns or wishes to their councillors as part of a ‘listening post’ session. Bellarine ward councillors…
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Earth Fest attracts more than 2000 festival goers
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School students, staff members and parents have celebrated the successful running of Earth Fest 2022, with the event…
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Portarlington Recreation Reserve master plan gets the tick of approval
Greater Geelong council has adopted the final Portarlington Recreation Reserve Master Plan, which includes a new community garden, upgrades to the cricket and football pavilion…
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Green thumb Rotarians plant 100 trees in Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove has become a little bit greener after the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove planted 100 new seedlings. Rotary club members planted 100 eucalypt…
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Budget invests in road upgrades and new hospital facilities
Further funding allocations towards upgrades to Barwon Heads Road and an extra $500 to $525 million towards the Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital have joined…
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Figures highlight improvement in Queenscliffe ambulance response times
Ambulance Victoria has recorded an 8.2 per cent increase in paramedics attending code one patients within 15 minutes in the Borough of Queenscliffe, despite recording…
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Geelong asset plan out for comment
Greater Geelong council has released a draft plan to look at its assets for the next 10 years and welcomed comments from the public. Council…
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Women walk the walk for global projects
A group of Ocean Grove women have hit the pavement to raise awareness and funding for women-led development projects in developing countries. Country Women’s Association…
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Flame Robins sighting a delight
There have been some glorious, sunny autumnal days over the past few weeks and my birdwatching exploits have been severely curtailed by the infamous ‘spicy…