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New development tax to fund social housing
New housing developments in Greater Geelong will soon be taxed under a state government plan to boost funding for social housing. The state government last…
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Kingfisher sighting a highlight in Bermagui
I’ve been holidaying in Bermagui for the past week or so, so I have no idea about any bird sightings on the Bellarine Peninsula. I…
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Lions club helps local youth
Lions Club of Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads has donated $5000 to Bellarine Training and Community Hub’s (BTACH) youth drop-in centre to help with a two-day camp…
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Footpath bill revealed
More than 6000 households in Ocean Grove will each pay $333.87 to help fund a network of connected footpaths. The City of Greater Geelong on…
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First timers flock to triathlon
More than 400 first-time triathletes will compete in what is dubbed as ‘Victoria’s most picturesque’ in Barwon Heads on Sunday. The seventh 13th Beach Health…
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A reimagined Pako Festa
It will look different to what the community has seen before, but organisers are looking forward to a “reimagined” Pako Festa tomorrow. The celebration of…
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Pink patrollers out in force
Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Clubs banded together in pink on the weekend to celebrate female leadership in lifesaving. Pink Patrols are…
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Plans for Drysdale tip site
More opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling will be the key features in restoring the Drysdale landfill site. Works will begin in 2022-23 and…
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Tender announced
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative (Wathaurong) has announced the appointment of Woods Bagot as the successful architects who will lead the proposed $26m Morgan Street redevelopment project.…
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Masks off in most settings
Masks requirements will be scrapped in most settings under new rules set to come into effect this week. On Tuesday morning the state government announced…
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COVID cases falling
Active COVID cases in Ocean Grove are falling. Ocean Grove had 82 active cases yesterday, a decrease from 119 from last Thursday (17 February). The…
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Voucher program for families
Families on the Bellarine will soon be eligible for a government voucher program aimed at making sporting clubs more affordable. The Get Active Kids initiative…
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