In search of the owlet nightjar
There’s been some glorious sunny autumn weather lately.
I ventured to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and when the fog lifted the conditions were...
Man arrested on graffiti charges
Bellarine police last night arrested a man after an extensive investigation into graffiti on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The investigation related to acts of graffiti on...
Volunteering uncovers new passion for cooking
It’s a long way from Vancouver Island to Ocean Grove, but Ben Green wouldn’t have it any other way.
The 20-year-old left home on the...
Charity group feeds the soul
It is a mild and sunny late autumn day at Feed Me Bellarine’s busy hub in Ocean Grove.
Volunteers are scurrying around attending to tasks...
Cobras coaching coup
Collendina has staged a major recruiting coup with the appointment of Curtly Balshaw as co-coach for the coming cricket season.
The 24-year-old top order batsman...
Rare parrot returns to Bellarine
In exciting news for twitchers everywhere, an orange-bellied parrot has been sighted on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The critically endangered bird is one of only three...
Dine-in back on the menu
The state government’s decision to allow cafes and restaurants to reopen has been welcomed by Bellarine Peninsula businesses.
With 20 people allowed inside cafes and...
Out and about
The Independent photographer Rebecca Hosking caught up with some locals enjoying the sunshine in Ocean Grove
Living with MS
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) two years ago, Ocean Grover Tania Kokelj is one of more than 26,600 Australians who live with the disease.
Tania...
Memorial walls honour veterans
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch has confirmed that the additions to the memorial at Ocean Grove Park are complete.
The sub-branch is encouraging members...
Dogs on beach changes proposed
City of Greater Geelong has referred a decision to amend dog access rules on beaches from Breamlea to Collendina to Barwon Coast Committee of...
Shave for a cause
Sarah Dunne and Toni Smith met at a mother’s group eight years ago after the birth of their first children.
When Toni was diagnosed with...
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Fight to protect town boundary
Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) has ramped up efforts to protect the town’s boundaries.
OGCA has campaigned for the state government to restrict development in...
