News
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Out and about
Voice photographer Rebecca Hosking caught up with locals enjoying the sights in Ocean Grove.
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Portarlington man and great Dane go missing
The “out of character” disappearance of a Portarlington man on the Surf Coast has prompted police calls for public help to find him. Tyendi Woodford,…
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Restrictions to ease
Lockdown restrictions for regional Victoria will drastically change on Thursday after virus numbers plummeted. The four reasons to leave home will no longer apply. Gatherings…
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Spring is in the air
Over the past few weeks, we have experienced some very wintery and windy weather, but the days are getting longer and milder. The rain has…
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Growth moves away from Bellarine
City of Greater Geelong has adopted a settlement strategy directing long-term growth away from the Bellarine Peninsula, although permanent settlement boundaries are yet to be…
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Retail expansion rejected
The City of Greater Geelong has knocked back an independent panel’s recommendation to extend the proposed boundary of Ocean Grove’s Kingston Neighbourhood Activity Centre .…
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New PO for Kingston Village
Ocean Grove’s Kingston Village will be the site of a new post office, Liberal Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson announced. Australia Post will seek expressions…
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Wildlife warriors
As a veterinary nurse, caring for sick or injured wildlife is a huge part of Layla Merritt’s life. Layla also manages a wildlife shelter at…
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Helping hand for rescued dingoes
A family of 20 dingoes has been rescued by Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. The dingoes were confiscated from NSW after living in “appalling conditions”…
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A place of solace
Ocean Grove sculptor Don Walters has unveiled his permanent road trauma memorial at Geelong waterfront. Mr Walters’ sculpture ‘Solace’ will be an important place for…
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Support is a phone call away
Margaret has been receiving Bellarine Community Support Register care calls for several years and looks forward to her chat with a volunteer every Monday morning.…
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Lake feedback sought
City of Greater Geelong is asking locals for feedback on how Ocean Grove’s much-loved Blue Waters Lake can be protected. Residents are being asked to…