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  • Spare a thought for the hooded plover

    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…

  • A helping hand for nature

    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…

  • Toys turn a tidy profit for homeless

    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…

  • So close for Sam

    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…

  • Kinder’s big party for 50th

    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…

  • Top chef to open doors on ‘360’ experience

    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…

  • Airborne bandits swooping in

    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…

  • Not quite the best of spring

    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…

  • Start relaxed at the Shack

    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…

  • Rival turn up to argue the case

    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…

  • Magpie geese and the gospel truth

    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…

  • Shop Local drive proves a winner

    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…

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