News
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Cats rule the coop
These chooks love cats. The Geelong Cats that is. Chocco, Chilli and everyone’s favourite local chook, Flapper, had custom made Geelong Cats jumpers made for…
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Friends group forms
Friends of Yellow Gums Ocean Grove, a new community group, was formed at a well-attended public meeting this week. The purpose of the group is…
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Washout for time behind the lens
There’s been some lovely, clear, cool winter days over the past few weeks but true to form, as soon as I’ve grabbed my camera and…
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Love and laughs for 60 years
By Justin Flynn Sixty years of marriage may seem like a long time, but for Brian and Shirley D’Elton, it’s gone quickly. The Ocean Grove…
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Call goes out for art entries
The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is calling for entries for its seventh annual art show. Art show curator Coral Barker is looking forward to…
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Doing it for the kids
After Ocean Grover Robyn Casey visited Malawi in 2002, she knew she had to help. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world…
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Sam’s in food heaven
By Justin Flynn When you first meet Sam Goodwin it’s easy to see why Channel 10 chose him to be a contestant on MasterChef. The…
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Surf club plans on show
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, Barwon Coast and Wood Marsh Architects held a community open house day on Saturday. Plans and 3D renders were…
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Trees to stay
By Justin Flynn Around 350 to 400 metres of trees, including the native Bellarine yellow gum, on Grubb Road have been saved. Initially around 720…
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The colour of kindness
By Justin Flynn Teenagers Lucy Carpenter and Sammy McCombe have albinism and they want you to know that it’s OK with them. Lucy, 14, from…
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A ferry adventure
Set sail for adventures to treasure forever onboard Port Phillip Ferries, travelling between Portarlington and Docklands, Melbourne, 365 days of the year. They offer a…
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Music fest put spotlight on disease
Parkinson’s Disease is well and truly on the radar in Ocean Grove this weekend. Not only is the town hosting another Light of Day, Parkies…