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Full steam ahead for fair
Preparations are well underway for the Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair on Friday 3 November. Organisers are seeking contributions towards the silent auction and…
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Vineyard celebrates a prized drop
Oakdene’s 2016 Jessica Sauvignon has been named the best sauvignon blanc at the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. The wine was also awarded 96 points…
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Coast warriors show they care
A record 44 people turned up on Sunday 30 July for Ocean Grove Coastcare’s National Tree Day of Planting, to help fulfil part of its…
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Between the cheeky and the chilly
It’s been a busy few weeks for me, and combined with the wet weather over the past week I haven’t been out and about much…
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Spring in their indigenous step
Bellarine Peninsula’s residents and community members are invited to get their hands dirty and help The Point Point Lonsdale prepare for spring, at a special…
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Layla hops to it on surgery
By Justin Flynn Layla Merritt is a veterinary nurse, a wildlife foster carer and volunteers with Wildlife Victoria Rescue, so it’s no surprise that she…
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Firies on the scene
Three CFA vehicles responded to a fire at the beach end of Presidents Avenue this afternoon, Tuesday 1 August. The house fire was quickly under…
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Drift in for a taste treat
The Driftwood Cafe has established itself as the place to be for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The iconic cafe, nestled in the heart of Ocean…
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Authors share the write stuff
By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads Arts Council will hold a huge Meet the Authors day that will feature three acclaimed writers. Clifton Springs resident Dian…
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Granny steps in to help sick daughter
An Ocean Grove mum’s own mother will be her “last resort” without a better blood marrow donor materialising before cancer treatment next month. Allison Daly…
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Camp program is pure gold
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre’s Drop in Crew, youth program headed to the Gold Coast on its annual camp during the school holidays. “The camp program…
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Light on fund-raising gig
Organisers estimate the Light of Day Australia Winter Gigs raised in excess of $18,000. The Winter Gigs were held in Ocean Grove on 21 and…