News
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Daughter ‘privileged’ to care for dad
Kim Cooper moved from Melbourne to Townsville by herself to study year 12, was an Australian Idol finalist and is now a full-time carer for…
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Season of one-dayers a possibility
Local cricketers could be playing an entire season of one-day matches if COVID-19 restrictions delay the start of the fixture. Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association is…
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Snapper fishing dynamite
After receiving a week of great weather we have seen our local waters produce some fantastic fishing with great numbers and quality size fish. Inside…
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Cockatoos calls lift spirits
The past few weeks have been lovely, with rain, cold mornings, and some beautiful sunny afternoons – perfect weather for exploring the Bellarine – if…
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Resort the ‘best of the best’
Queenscliff’s BIG4 Beacon Resort has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor…
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Book explores food-mood link
Did you know that there is a zoo in your poo? Ocean Grove couple Felice Jacka and Rob Craw already knew, but wanted to write…
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New rules set for cricket season
Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association will introduce promotion and relegation in its B Grade competition next season. Promotion and relegation has been part of the cricket…
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Train fights to survive
A Bellarine “cultural institution” on its “knees” due to COVID-19 has launched a campaign for survival. The Blues Train founder Hugo T Armstrong started the…
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Stage 3 restrictions return
Local cafes and restaurants are back to takeaway-only trading after Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions were reintroduced last week. Before the restrictions were reapplied, traders could…
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Curlewis trio honoured for life
Meet Curlewis Golf Club’s newest life members. Ian Collings, Bernie Den Besten and Greg Bishop were given the honour recently and all three have had…
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Rotary awards honour businesses
COVID-19 was unable to stop Rotary Club of Ocean Grove from pushing ahead with its Community Awards. The awards recognise excellence in local businesses and…
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Lifesavers recognised
Two Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club members have received awards at Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence 2020. Stephanie Reade was announced as the…














