News
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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…
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Sanctuary offers health, relaxation
A chronic fatigue diagnosis has provided a Barwon Heads-based spa owner with a renewed sense of business purpose. After time off work with the condition…
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Dozen and a half Care Bears
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club donated 18 Care Bears to Bellarine police recently. The bears were bought by the Lions Club and handed over…
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2nd Oar aptly fills the void
Deanne Sellars has launched a new online dating service specifically for mature aged people in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. The 2nd Oar is a…
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Staircase access to surfing spot
By Justin Flynn A new timber staircase and viewing platform have been built at Thirteenth Beach, giving beachgoers direct access to the popular surfing spot.…
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Long Tan remembered
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch held a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan. On Vietnam Veterans’ Day on 18 August they remembered…
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Frying through the years
Cassie and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips just over three years ago. They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such…
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What great sports!
Do you know someone who is a club legend? Player or volunteer, young or old, the people who freely give their time and energy to…
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Have you heard this one?
By Justin Flynn Dozens of Ocean Grove golfers were the recipients of free hearing tests last week. After playing their regular round on a windy…