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Get clued in on author’s latest mystery
Local author Dorothy Johnston will launch the second of her sea-change mystery series next month. The first of Dorothy’s sea-change mysteries, Through A Camel’s Eye,…
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Dress-ups go by the book
Woodlands preschool in Ocean Grove celebrated Book Week by dressing as their favourite book character. All kindergarten children and staff dressed up. A lot of…
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Cycle master’s well-earned bronze
William McConnell regularly cycles from Torquay to Ocean Grove to have coffee with friends at the Mint Cafe. He is 78 and recently won a…
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Here’s to a cricket legend
The Viva Energy Club Legend nominees are rolling in. One worthy nominee is Ocean Grove legend Craig D’Arcy. As an administrator, player and junior coach…
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Fight of her life
By Justin Flynn Amelia Banks was diagnosed with brain cancer five years ago. Two major surgeries later and an oncologist who told her to get…
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Firies take it to another level
Four Ocean Grove firefighters will tackle the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. Adam Thompson, who was successful in last year’s climb, will front up again while…
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Inside View on properties
One of Australia’s largest online property portals, view.com.au, has established a new marketing and sales partnership with the Ocean Grove Voice’s parent company Star News…
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Award nod for our top drop
Undisputable proof that Bellarine wines are among the nation’s best with local Yes said the Seal awarded Best Pinot Noir in Australia at the inaugural…
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On the trail of elusive rail
There’s not many birds that are found in these parts that I haven’t seen, so when I read on Birdline Victoria that Lewin’s rails were…
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Future planned for Barwon Heads
The City of Greater Geelong’s Administrators have endorsed the Barwon Heads Structure Plan after more than a year of community consultation, which included input from…
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High way to stunning shots
It seems just about anyone can take a good picture these days. However with World Photography Day, Saturday 19 August, just gone perhaps for some…
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Heritage in hindsight at stage show
Do you remember when Geelong’s waterfront was almost totally excavated to create our new tourist precinct – only for workmen to discover a forgotten statue…