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100 plus one a special occasion
Albert Drewett’s 100th birthday was spent with family and friends, but it was also a special double celebration. Mr Drewett turned 100 on 29 March…
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Our winning seniors
By Justin Flynn The residents at Homestyle Sea Views Manor aged care have done it again. After years of trying to win the Bellarine Agricultural…
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Marcus best in the state
By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove’s Marcus Bird is the best Nipper in the state after winning the prestigious Fred Westfield Medal at the Victorian Junior…
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Grove’s preparation strong
Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch says the Grubbers are more advanced with their pre-season preparations than in 2017 after a solid win against Geelong West…
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Grubbers win D Grade title
By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove won the BPCA D grade premiership, beating cross-town rivals Collendina at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday. After morning rain…
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Third flag in four years
By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove scored a resounding eight-wicket win over Newcomb to claim this season’s BPCA B Grade title at Drysdale Recreation Reserve on…
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Anglesea too good in decider
By Mark Heenan Anglesea clinched its second Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A Grade title in three seasons after downing a gallant Ocean Grove in the…
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State champs again
By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was crowned senior state champions for the second year running at the Victorian Lifesaving Championships at…
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Fighting for survival
The endangered hooded plover thrives on beaches such as Ocean Grove, but many chicks do not survive. Disturbance by people, dogs and horses, as well…
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Rotary recognises community spirit
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recognised eligible members and businesses at its recent Community Awards Night. Over a two-month period members of the public were…
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Total strength in Community Bowls
Local insurance brokers Total Insurance took out the Ocean Grove Bowling Club Community Bowls trophy. The team, comprising Andy Steenhuis, Sam Garland, Been Coon and…
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Causing a nuisance
By Justin Flynn The pied currawong is causing quite a stir in the region with Barwon Heads mostly affected by these native eastern Australian birds.…