News
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Spare a thought for the hooded plover
By Justin Flynn Ocean Grovers are being encouraged to befriend the resilient little hooded plover this nesting season. The endangered bird, which nests all along…
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A helping hand for nature
THE Bellarine Secondary College had a tree planting day just before the term finished. The day was organised by teachers Ms Hall, Ms Cassar-Smith, Maddie…
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Toys turn a tidy profit for homeless
A GROUP of hard-working Year 1 Ocean Grove Primary School students formulated a project about recycling. They all worked together to hold a ‘Toy Op…
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So close for Sam
Ocean Grover Sam McIntosh finished fourth in the T52 100 metre wheelchair sprint at the Rio Paralympics on the weekend. Qualifying fourth fastest in the…
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Kinder’s big party for 50th
OCEAN Grove Kinder hit the big 50 on the Sunday. The kinder celebrated its 50th birthday with a fun day that involved past and present…
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Top chef to open doors on ‘360’ experience
HE’S catered events for Tina Arena, celebrity weddings in New York and cheffed for royal families at a yachting event in Holland – now celebrity…
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Airborne bandits swooping in
MAGPIES and masked lapwings have commenced their breeding season, with swooping reports already coming in from unsuspecting people enjoying a casual walk. So what can…
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Not quite the best of spring
AFTER three days in a row of spring temperatures in the 20s, Mother Nature hit back on Friday 9 September with morning rain – and…
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Start relaxed at the Shack
THE front yard at the Shack Dining Co. in Barwon Heads is the perfect place to enjoy those spring mornings. Casual coastal dining starts with…
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Rival turn up to argue the case
THE Ocean Grove Primary School was host to a debate against their arch-rivals over the bridge, Barwon Heads Primary School last week. They were given…
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Magpie geese and the gospel truth
I’VE had the most magnificent few weeks, I don’t know where to start. I must thank Pete, who is the president of the Friends of…
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Shop Local drive proves a winner
THE Ocean Grove Business Association wrapped a successful Shop Local month with a celebration at the Shed in Ocean Grove. The business association made August…