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Pat’s a jolly good fellow
By Justin Flynn PAT Sheehan knows a thing or two about being Santa Claus. So good is the Ocean Grove retiree at playing the jolly…
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Treasured arrival
By Justin Flynn WHEN Erin Scott was born at 28 weeks, Tara and Peter Scott feared the worst. Erin originally tried to be born at…
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A coffee for the cause
THE Olive Pit Cafe and Deli is thinking pink for the third consecutive year. The Ocean Grove cafe will donate 50 cents from every regular…
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All for your eating pleasure
MARTY Chichester joined the Oakdene team as the executive chef six months after the restaurant originally opened, and has been the force behind its success…
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Twilight move is more than fair
THE Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair is moving to a twilight event for the first time, bringing a carnival atmosphere to the festivities. The…
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Harmony duo off to Las Vegas
By Justin Flynn It’s a long way from Ocean Grove to Las Vegas, but two local women will be singing at the Sweet Adelines International…
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High hike gives others a lift
By Justin Flynn OCEAN Grove fire-fighter Adam Thompson is passionate about helping others. So passionate is the 34-year-old that he will climb 1504 stairs at…
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Dog attacks helpless seal
A helpless yearling seal was the victim of a dog attack at 7W beach in Ocean Grove. Signage was installed along the access way and…
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Fresh edge to local cuisine
THE Driftwood Cafe has established itself as the place to be for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nestled in the heart of Ocean Grove’s main street,…
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Reclaiming memories of motherhood
IF you became a mother between 1945 and 2015 and had your first child while living in Ocean Grove, local historian Dr Carla Pascoe wants…
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Bright sparks pitch their big ideas
THREE local students’ bright ideas could become the next life-changing Australian invention, thanks to a national competition that aims to foster creativity and innovation in…
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Making his mark from coast to coast
OCEAN Grover Mark Stone completed a successful swim across the English Channel recently. The 56-year-old made the epic journey in 11 hours and 59 minutes.…