News
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Barwon Coast counting the cost of storm damage
More than 200 trees were impacted across Barwon Coast’s coastal reserves during the recent storms, forcing Barwon Heads Caravan Park to close for the Melbourne…
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Falls Festival announces Lorne departure
The Surf Coast will be without one of its largest events going forward, with Falls Festival announcing its plans to move. The popular music festival…
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Water strategy for the Bellarine
The Bellarine Peninsula will have access to high quality recycled water, unlocking new agricultural and horticulture production opportunities including wineries, cellar doors, and farm gate…
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Beach bins make way for improved recycling and waste management
Barwon Coast is taking strategic action to reduce litter along the local coast. Barwon Coast manages the coastal Crown Land reserves from Collendina, through Ocean…
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Lights, camera, action…
The lights on Geelong’s much-loved floating Christmas tree were switched on for the first time this holiday period at the weekend, kicking off the City…
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Children rescued after ride malfunction
Four children had to be rescued by emergency services after spending around three hours trapped on a carnival ride in Waurn Ponds on Saturday. The…
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Connection the key for post-pandemic
Returning to Ocean Grove a year ago from Canberra, Virginia Cooke wanted company to explore cafes in Ocean Grove and beyond, so she set up…
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Snapper start to bite
The snapper season has been off to bit of a slow start but after a few days of warm weather the water temperature has increased…
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In brief
Coastcare AGM Ocean Grove Coastcare is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm at Shell Road Pavillion, Ocean Grove. The event…
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Bird haven dam drained
My favourite road in Leopold, Moller’s Lane, that I often drive down on my way to work, is now blocked off and there is a…
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Paying a price
When Bob Marmion joined the police force as a fresh-faced 18-year-old, he had no idea he would be discharged as medically unfit and leave a…
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Bike jumps a step closer
Plans for a new Ocean Grove bike park are gathering momentum. Ocean Grove Bike Park Committee (OGBPC) met with a group of local youths aged…














