News
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Senate to hear ‘cluster’ case
A Senate inquiry into incidences of cancer on the Bellarine Peninsula began last week. Local group Discovery 3227, led by Barwon Heads resident Ross Harrison,…
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Award nominations open
Far too often local people and businesses do not get the recognition they deserve and their achievements and excellent service levels go unnoticed. Ocean Grove…
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Food fair for everyone
There will be plenty of wholesome fun to tempt families at Surfside Primary School’s Fresh Food Fair on Melbourne Cup weekend. Students have been cooking…
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Cherished Pets continues to shine
Cherished Pets has been recognised in the 2019 HESTA Aged Care Awards which recognises Australia’s most innovative and proactive aged care organisations, teams and individuals.…
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Fitting tribute to a great man
Allen Cover loved golf and he loved Ocean Grove Golf Club even more. Mr Cover was made an honorary member for life at the club…
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Home grown talent
Something’s in the way as I greet Sam Hanson with a handshake in his home town of Ocean Grove. He has a bright blue cast…
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Busy shed
As part of Be Connected week Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed will be conducting two programs for people over the age of 55. The…
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Refugee group helping out
Local refugee advocacy group, Bellarine for Refugees, took great pleasure in presenting a cheque to Makot Wol, youth project co-ordinator at Diversitat in Norlane. The…
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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…