On trend for cool
THE weather is turning cooler and that’s when we all tend to enjoy a warming cup of coffee or snack.
Napona is the place to...
A welcome snag in the war on cancer
BARBECUES raising funds for a local cause are a regular fixture for the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club.
Shoppers can often catch the scent...
Long-term view is good
STEVEN Penman took this aerial shot of Shell Road Reserve in Ocean Grove. It shows the precinct in graphic detail. What a wonderful facility...
Grant helps with dunes clean-up
THE Federal Government provided $2380 for Ocean Grove Coastcare this month to help rejuvenate the local coastline.
The funding is part of a $37,405 grant...
Laying eyes on powerful owl
AT LAST there has been some decent rain over the past few weeks, which has been a relief.
There have been some glorious balmy sunny...
Lift off for Elaine in record attempt
By LUKE VOOGT
OCEAN Grove powerhouse Elaine Janes is off to Hobart next month, to attempt a new record at the Australian Masters Weightlifting Championships.
Elaine...
Playing to win
By LUKE VOOGT
Ocean Grove Snooker Club will celebrate decades of potting balls and mateship at its 40th anniversary this July.
Wallington bricklayer Jeff Itzatt...
Premier king of the kids
By LUKE VOOGT
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews received a celebrity welcome as he visited Ocean Grove Primary (OGPS) today, promoting the State Government’s $4m grant...
Driver charged and hoon car seized
POLICE charged a 25-year-old Barwon Heads man on his learner’s permit this week for allegedly driving at 120km/h through a 50km/h zone in Ocean...
Owner fears for dogs in danger
By LUKE VOOGT
EMPEROR Drive resident John Corlett fears for the safety of his dogs after receiving threatening anonymous letters recently in the mail.
“I don’t...
The bold and the beautiful
LOCAL youngsters at Woodlands Preschool pampered their mums (and grandmothers) for Mother’s Day this year.
The pre-schoolers did their mothers' make-up and finger nails, and...
Von Robertsons shine after dark
THE Von Robertsons represented Ocean Grove in this year’s Geelong After Dark, filling the Waterfront Kitchen with their sweet mix of blues.
It was Andrea...
Recognising service during bushfires
A Leopold woman has received a National Emergency Medal for her service to the community during the 2019/2020 bushfires.
Leopold Fire Bridgae member...
