News
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Dog-free beach feedback moves online
All community feedback on a dog-free trial at Ocean Grove main beach has now moved solely online, as a result of lockdown. The trial area…
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We remember
Australians remembered the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, otherwise known as Vietnam Veterans’ Day, on August 18, . Ocean Grove Barwon Heads…
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What might have been
Luke Johnson is this month’s Bellarine Writing Competition winner. Luke won $200 for his winning entry. Entrants had to write a maximum of 750 words…
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Whale sightings a highlight
I am writing this in Port Augusta, so I am getting closer to home. I’ve been having the time of my life exploring coastal Western…
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MP returns from bowel disease
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville resumed most of her ministerial duties on Monday after taking six months of leave following complications from Crohn’s disease. Ms Neville…
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Out and about
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was out and about at Ocean Grove main beach on Tuesday to see what locals were doing during yet another lockdown.
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Budding YouTube star
An Ocean Grove primary school pupil is only at the start of his YouTube journey, but his channel has already attracted some famous guests. Buddy,…
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Giant of a rising star
Former Drysdale Hawks footballer Connor Idun is the AFL Rising Star nominee for round 23. The GWS Giants defender has played 21 games this season…
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Gruelling journey worth it
Imagine running 375 kilometres in nine days with a 14 kilogram backpack strapped to your body. Murray Pearce did exactly that, running between Barwon Heads…
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Message of hope
Beachgoers were met with a pleasant and uplifting surprise this week when they were greeted with a message of hope made from seaweed. Ocean Grove…
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Charity needs your vote
Feed Me Bellarine co-founder Anthony Woodbury has been nominated for a Westfield Local Hero award, but he insists it’s the charity itself that is really…
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Upgrades for Port
A new plan for the future of the Portarlington Recreation Reserve proposes a wide range of upgrades, including a major redevelopment of the site’s main…