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Different strokes
By Justin Flynn DARRYL Beales has a passion for helping kids learn to swim. The Ocean Grove electrician is heading to Vietnam in late September…
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Hub helps make sure all is well
By Justin Flynn THERE’S a buzz in the air at Kyo Wellness Hub and it’s not just because spring is imminent. The centre boasts the…
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Shoppers find that ‘local’ pays
THE response to Ocean Grove Business Association’s Shop Local month has been massive. So much so, that they had three prize winners last week instead…
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Sam’s the newest name in physio
GEELONG Physiotherapy/The Parade Physiotherapy welcomes Sam O’Connor to the clinic, joining Paul Fargher and Caitlyn Wilkinson for sessions in our Ocean Grove clinic, at 3/79…
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Kinder’s golden glow
THE Ocean Grove Preschool is turning 50. On 11 September, the preschool will celebrate the half-century milestone with a big function, from 1pm to 4pm.…
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Travel easy with help from friends
ON the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, the vibrant and enthusiastic team at helloworld Ocean Grove and Drysdale are a proud part of the local community, being…
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Come running … it’s spring
Naturewatch I THOUGHT I’d quote EE Cummings and say that “it’s spring and the world is mud-lucious”, but instead of the “little lame balloonman whistling…
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Long Tan remembered
By Justin Flynn OCEAN Grove/Barwon Heads RSL held a moving ceremony to observe the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August.…
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Sam’s ready for Paralympics
By Justin Flynn OCEAN Grove’s Sam McIntosh will jet off to Florida tomorrow (Saturday) to prepare for his quest for a Paralympics medal. The 26-year-old…
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Spotlight on brigade winners at milestone
Barwon Heads Fire Brigade celebrated 80 years serving the community at an anniversary dinner and awards night recently. Established on 1 July 1936, the brigade…
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Three locals among 3000 Ironman competitors
By Justin Flynn Three super-fit locals will converge on Mooloolaba in early September for the first ever Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Ocean Grovers Genevieve Pape…
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Staples threat to dogs
AN OCEAN Grove dog owner is concerned that his pets are being targeted in a series of attacks. The person, who did not wish to…