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All on board for 40 years of fun
A 40th birthday is something to celebrate and the 13th Beach Boardriders did it style at the Barwon Heads Hotel. With everyone, from original 1977…
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House lends hand to the homeless
Samaritan House Geelong has been providing crisis overnight accommodation and support for homeless men aged over 18 years. The not-for-profit organisation is run by an…
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Happier and healthier
The results are in and Bellarine Community Health has achieved outstanding results in the Victorian Healthcare Experience Survey (VHES). The VHES was conducted for Community…
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Rescue chopper comes calling
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School students will remember the last day of term two for a while. The school was paid…
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Feast after fast
By Justin Flynn Muslims all over the world celebrated the end of Ramadan on 24 June, and one local couple made certain that Ocean Grove…
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360Q’s treat for locals
A night out to dinner for Ocean Grove residents is now more affordable with the introduction of Local Dining Thursdays at waterfront restaurant 360Q at…
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Lion John gets life
John Brady OAM was awarded life-membership of the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club at the recent changeover dinner. John’s tireless work in helping others…
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Top student art on display
Ocean Grove Primary School has been involved in the National Gallery of Victoria’s Local Landscapes/Literacy Project since its inception in 2007. Only a handful of…
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Perfect weather for birdwatching
The weather has been really cold but fine which has been perfect for birdwatching. I’ve been woken most mornings with the gargling and whistling sounds…
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Master of print
Two of Ocean Grove printmaker Terry McKenna’s woodblock prints have been selected to be part of an international Mokuhanga exhibition to be held this September…
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A place to belong
Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ in Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special service where past and present members gathered to…
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People power to the fore
By Justin Flynn People power looks to have saved the Barwon Heads Library. Around 400 people attended a rally to save the library on Sunday,…