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Dog park plans unveiled
The Bellarine Peninsula’s first ever dog park is a step closer with a draft concept plan for the facility currently open for community feedback. The…
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Upgrade for ‘Australia’s worst’ skate park
A Bellarine Peninsula skate park labelled the worst in Australia is set for a major transformation. St Leonards skate park has remained virtually unchanged since…
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Sculpture finds a new home
A sculpture donated to the community by Rotary Club of Ocean Grove in 1993 has finally found a new home. The sculpture, Encounters, created by…
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Walk a family affair
The Geelong Mother’s Day Classic has become a tradition for one Ocean Grove family. Four generations of the family, ranging in age from 11 weeks…
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Chef keen on kitchen reno
Apprentice chef Mika Brand is excited to serve up delicacies in a revamped Davidson Restaurant at The Gordon next year following a $23.5 million upgrade.…
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Building transformation wins award
An Ocean Grove property has won an award to celebrate local efforts to restore, retain or interpret heritage places in the region. Held by the…
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Pool plans endorsed by council
City of Greater Geelong has endorsed concept plans for a new 50-metre outdoor pool for the north Bellarine in its proposed 2021-22 budget. Council allocated…
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Cancer journey shared
When Paul McKenna’s partner Sally died of cholangiocarcinoma last year, he decided to write a book that would help others. Sally benefited from using natural…
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Old basin to be transformed
The disused Bellarine Basin will be transformed into an environmental and public space Barwon Water announced this week. The project will see the removal of…
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Anzac Day services to go ahead
Anzac Day services will be held at three Bellarine Peninsula locations on April 25. Here’s all the information you need if you plan on attending.…
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Mural transforms ‘eyesore’
Sick of seeing a graffitied wall on his daily commute, Cam Plapp decided to do something about it. The primary school teacher commutes from his…
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State swimming finals a first for Memphis
Despite never having competed at a swimming event, Memphis Johnson is through to the final at the primary schools’ State Swimming Championships. Mem, as she…
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