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A coach, on and off the track
Wallington’s Donna Rae-Szalinski said she was “very humbled” to receive a medal of the Order of Australia for her service to cycling this week. “I…
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Best of both worlds
Alistair McCooke is well known in Ocean Grove for his work as a surf lifesaver, paramedic and for increasing awareness for multiple myeloma. Alistair was…
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Junior chefs test their skill
Surfside Primary School year 6 pupils participated in a Master Chef competition that featured indigenous ingredients this week. Originally meant to be part of Reconciliation…
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OAM for volunteer
Doug Whan has been a member of about 25 committees associated with the Uniting Church and other organisations. A Barwon Heads resident since 2016, Mr…
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Pioneering doctor honoured
In 1986 Professor Peter Gates became the first neurologist to move out of Melbourne and set up a regional centre of neurology in Geelong. It…
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OAM for nutritional psychiatrist
Professor Felise Jacka said she was “thrilled and surprised” at receiving an Order of Australia (OAM) Medal for services to nutritional psychiatry research. The Ocean…
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Top honour for professor
Professor Debra Nestel was awarded the highest Queen’s Birthday Honour of anyone in the region on Monday. Professor Nestel was made a Member (AM) in…
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Community stalwart honoured
Phil Emery was shocked when he was told would receive an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday honours list. The Ocean…
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GP hangs up stethoscope
One of Ocean Grove’s most loved general practitioners is calling it a day. Dr Barry Reid will hang up his stethoscope at the end of…
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A place-setter in sustainability
Local community group Repair Cafe Bellarine has created a new initiative to reduce waste at events including festivals, markets, school fetes and parties. ‘Reuse me…
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Volunteer life saver honoured
Alan Joyce was always destined to serve the community of Point Lonsdale. Whether it was for the surf life saving club, Rotary’s Christmas tree, the…
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OAM for Drysdale stalwart
Born and raised in Drysdale Jeff Stewart loves everything about the town. Heavily involved in the footy club and the CFA, Mr Stewart was awarded…
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