News
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Moving on from floods
By Justin Flynn The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre is still counting the cost of April’s torrential downpour that flooded some parts of the town. The…
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Winter works its wonders
Despite the cool and wet weather, I’ve had the most fabulous few weeks of tripping round. Firstly, I noticed on Bernie Lingham’s Facebook profile that…
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New head for health body
The board of Bellarine Community Health has announced the appointment of Shane Dawson to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr Dawson is an experienced…
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School gets a move on
Ocean Grove Primary School got into the spirit of Education Week recently. The theme of the week was ’Healthy Mind, Healthy Body’ and the school…
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Glory days of sun, sand and surf
Ocean Grove has always had a strong surfing culture. You’ll find the highly entertaining book, ’Ocean Grove Surfing in the Sixties’ recalling the good old…
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The bistro by the bay
There’s a lot to like about Clifton Springs Golf Club’s seaside bistro aptly named the ‘Springs Bistro’ and if you havne’t been in to check…
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Plastic reduction is in the bag
Earlier this year, a Source Reduction Plan was prepared for the reduction of plastic bags (and other single-use plastics) in Ocean Grove. The plan was…
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A wiz with the kids
Karen Moller has been a volunteer at Woodlands Preschool for the past two years. Karen has been living in Barwon Heads with her husband Eric…
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Great support for BCNA fund-raiser
Ocean Grove Football Netball Club celebrated its annual Pink Day in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia on 20 May. More than 200 women were…
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Flooding fears
By Justin Flynn A Collendina resident is concerned that a lack of response by the council to drainage issues could see a repeat of last…
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Wave of support for fight against cancer
The Wave Ocean Grove Baptist Church staged a very successful morning tea for cancer. The Colour Our World for Cancer morning tea was held at…
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Budget delivers for seniors
The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Barwon Branch has commended the Federal Government’s re-introduction of the Pensioner Concession Card. Barwon branch president Patsy Haywood said…