News
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Cobras, Grubbers ties strengthening
Young Cobra footballers were given valuable footy tips from local senior Grubber players at the Ocean Grove Cobras’ Gala day on March 1. The Gala…
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Building connections
New Ocean Grove senior football coach Pete Davey said forming friendships with Grubber netballers and footballers was the inspiration behind a joint club pre-season training…
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Apples for everyone
Pip pip hooray! It’s happy birthday to Ocean Grove Primary School’s Apple Fair, which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. Friday 6 March will see…
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Music marathon for Chook Shop
Ocean Grove’s Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill is set for a music extravaganza over two weeks. First up on Friday 21 February is Lachy…
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Arrests over graffiti spree
Police have made multiple arrests in relation to a spate of graffiti across the Bellarine Peninsula. With assistance from Geelong council, Crime Stoppers, members of…
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Winch expands rescue service
Ocean Grove-based Nick Giblin is one of 11 volunteer crew members on the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) to have recently completed full training…
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Lifesavers represent Victoria
By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove senior surf lifesavers sacrificed their school holidays to train and compete in the Interstate Challenge in Queensland. A number of…
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A memento of younger days
By Justin Flynn After surviving bowel cancer, Daniel Rozycki wanted a lifelong memory from his days as a young man surfing the waves at Ocean…
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A feast for all
When Nithi, a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee living in Point Lonsdale, initiated the first Tamil Welcome Feast in Queenscliff last year, he had three aims. He…
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Drysdale decision delayed again
By Luke Voogt A community campaign has again delayed a proposed 550-house estate in Drysdale that objectors believe will “kill” the town’s rural character. Council…
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Barefoot bowls returns
Bowls, bare feet and beer (or wine) – what more could you ask for on a summer’s evening? Ocean Grove Bowling Club is again holding…
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Digging deep for pink stumps
Collendina Cricket Club is hoping to attract more than 100 women to its pink stumps day. Proceeds will go to the McGrath Foundation, which funds…