News
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COVID rules put gyms under pressure
Local 24-hour gyms are being forced to operate on limited hours after a government directive that a ‘Covid marshal’ must be present at all times.…
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Unkempt park a ‘snake trap’
An Ocean Grove couple has claimed that their local park is a “snake trap” due to a lack of maintenance by the City of Greater…
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Fundraiser brings some sparkle back
Ocean Grove Scout Group’s traditional Christmas tree sale is on again. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 this year, preparations are well underway, with Christmas…
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Excitement builds for fair
Organisers of the St Peter’s Anglican Church fair are brimming with excitement with the news that the much-loved event will be held this month. The…
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Local coast in good hands
Ocean Grove Coastcare (OGC) has celebrated 10 years. OGC is an incorporated volunteer environmental group, established in 2010 by five enthusiastic young women keen to…
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Help change a veteran’s life
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch is asking the local community to dig deep this Remembrance Day and donate to its annual poppy appeal. “Our…
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Trio re-elected
Stephanie Asher, Trent Sullivan and Jim Mason have been re-elected as the Bellarine ward’s three councillors. Ms Asher, the mayor before council went into caretaker…
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Trick or treat?
Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in recent times. The Voice asked the people of the Bellarine to send in their trick or treat pics and…
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Joint winners in story comp
Amanda Marshall and Brooke Connor have been crowned as joint winners of this month’s short-story competition. Amanda and Brooke’s entries couldn’t be split by the…
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Road closed after crash
Barwon Heads Ocean Grove road is closed between the bridge and Wallington Road following a car accident. A female driver has been taken to hospital…
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Pet care project lauded
An Ocean Grove-based pet care project designed to support the elderly and those living with a disability to maintain the upkeep of their pets has…
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Seatch for owlet nightjar pays off
I think there should be a front page headline in the Voice that I finally, after years of trying, laid eyes on an owlet nightjar.…