News
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Nesting activity abounds
I’ve seen a lot of nesting activity going on with my feathered friends. I observed a pair of whistling kites building an impressive pile of…
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Scott feeling plucky
Scott Kiddle is feeling plucky about his family’s chances at the Royal Geelong Show with his children and stepchildren entering a chook each. The show…
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World class canoe locals
Five Barwon Heads Canoe Club members have been selected to represent Australia at the upcoming Canoe Marathon World Championships in Shaoxing, China. Mick and Kate…
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2000km on the bike for kids
Andrea Dennett will ride 2000km this month in support of the Children’s Medical Research Institute. The annual Great Cycle Challenge is in its sixth year…
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From grom to surf star
Ben Considine has been surfing with SOUL Longboarders Club since he was eight. Now the 22-year-old is an established name in the field of longboard…
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Bowls trio happy at Grove
Meet the Colac-based region trio and new Club Grove bowls recruits who are driven to succeed in the newly revamped Geelong only premier bowls division.…
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Grovers pitch for change
A group of Ocean Grove parents are concerned that the impacts of climate change will affect their children. Local parents Suzie Brown, Victoria Byrne and…
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Planting day big success
Residents of The Point and local community members gathered to celebrate the arrival of spring at the annual community planting day. More than 40 volunteers…
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Dogs face beach ban
Dogs could be permanently banned from Ocean Grove main beach if a proposed change from Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) is successful. The ban…
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Authors to hit the Grove
Two of Australia’s best-selling TEEN/YA authors will be in Ocean Grove for talks about a wide range of topics. AJ Betts and Mark Smith will…
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Celebrating our sheds
Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed are celebrating Men’s Shed Week. The week is an annual event that highlights the contributions of Men’s Sheds to…
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Three new members elected
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has completed the induction for new and returning members to coastal committees of management in south-west…