News
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Dogs on beach changes proposed
City of Greater Geelong has referred a decision to amend dog access rules on beaches from Breamlea to Collendina to Barwon Coast Committee of Management…
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Shave for a cause
Sarah Dunne and Toni Smith met at a mother’s group eight years ago after the birth of their first children. When Toni was diagnosed with…
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Online fun with the Shed
When the Potato Shed’s 2020 season was cancelled, it didn’t spell the end of live performances. The ‘shed’ immediately launched into livestreaming, and by early…
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Gas leak in Drysdale
A gas leak warning is in place at Clifton Springs and Drysdale. A gas pipe leak was detected at the corner of Portarlington Road and…
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Twist on distance learning
Bellarine Training and Community Hub (BTACH) has been able to continue to upskill and retrain people on the Bellarine Peninsula during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Short story author reaps rewards
Jude Lingard’s short-story entry Trapped has been judged as the winning piece in a writing competition. Local author Alan Cobham is running a series of…
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Pass the time with a good local read
Queenscliff author Jed Hart has released his escapism fiction novel Without Warning. The book is based on his Vietnam tour and consequent business life around…
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Walk a family affair
Four generations of the same family competed in the Mother’s Day Classic recently. The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual run/walk event aimed at raising…
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Budding artists shine
Ocean Grove Community Association ran a kids art competition with local children drawing pictures on the theme Love Where you Live. The artworks were displayed…
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Hundreds tested for virus
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has tested around 500 asymptomatic people for COVID-19 during the past week. The tests were done at BCH sites at Portarlington,…
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Sam joins junior council
Ocean Grove teenager Sam Leonard has joined the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth Council as a new junior member. The 15-year-old joins the group as…
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Virus test clinic opens in Grove
A temporary COVID-19 respiratory clinic opened in Ocean Grove on Friday as part of the federal government’s efforts to help prevent the spread of the…