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High honours for Grubbers
Star Ocean Grove A Grade goal shooter Rebecca Scott was among a host of Grubbers which scooped the awards at this month’s Bellarine Football Netball…
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Walsh wins Rising Star award
Ocean Grove’s Sam Walsh has won the NAB AFL Rising Star award. The number one draft pick was an almost unanimous pick for the award…
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Spring might have sprung
As I write this I’m looking at the window at the bird activity in my garden, and I think spring is in the air. The…
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Clothing cause for stroke
Gemma Wearmouth was just 33 when she suffered a major stroke just before Mother’s Day this year. She had just gotten home from work and…
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Local shapes up The King
There’s not much Colin Mockett hasn’t done in the field of writing, but his latest venture is one of a kind. A self-confessed “literary journeyman”…
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Thousands raised for cottage
Music, dancing and fancy dress. These are the fundamentals of a good night out. What’s better than having a good night than knowing that all…
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‘MONA’ bid for Bellarine
Plans to turn Portarlington’s Grand Hotel into “Geelong’s version of MONA” will be a one of its kind, former mayor Darryn Lyons said. Mr Lyons,…
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Bravery award for Todd
Barwon Heads resident Todd Robertson will receive a bravery award for an act of courage in Queensland. In October 2016, Mr Robertson was living in…
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70 tireless years for Ivan
Ivan Lee OAM added another string to his already impressive bow with 70 years’ service to the CFA. Mr Lee’s 70 years of service to…
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CFA recognises contributions
Two new life members were inducted into the CFA at Ocean Grove Fire Brigade’s annual dinner. Ivan Lee (70 years) and Doug Pearce (50 members)…
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Shields first Aussie to win international
Drysdale martial arts star Samuel Shields is the first Australian to win an international event in the Matsushima Kyokushin Organisation. The 22-year-old won the open…
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Scarlett’s big surprise
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School student Scarlett Sadler was a finalist in the 13cabs 2019 Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Six young…