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Music makes the point for Beyond Blue bash
THE Surfside Waves Soccer Club held a hugely successful Beyond Blue Big Bash to raise awareness for mental health issues. The evening began with a…
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Most fun on two wheels
THE Bellarine Community Health ‘On Your Bike’ program has recycled bicycles ready to ride for residents on the Bellarine Peninsula. The aim of the program…
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Kids are such characters
THE Woodlands Kinder enjoyed Book Week recently. Pupils enjoyed reading their favourite stories and dressing up as their favourite characters. Teachers also got into the…
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New lease of life, thanks to Mum
By Justin Flynn It’s impossible not to feel the mutual admiration and love that Tamaryn and Amy Stevens have for each other. Tamaryn, 24, is…
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Youths tackle Kokoda trek
GEELONG police together with several major sponsors are taking 14 youths to Kokoda this year which will be the third such trip Geelong police have…
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Diving in for a great cause
OCEAN Grovers have raised around $20,000 for Multiple Sclerosis at another successful Mega Swim held at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on the weekend. The…
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The delights of The Dunes
PERCHED above the coastline of Ocean Grove, The Dunes cafe and restaurant offers absolute beachfront dining from their location on Surf Beach Road. Glass frontage…
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Books bring out their best
LAST week was Book Week and Ocean Grove Primary School had a calendar full of activities. On the Monday, students brought their favourite Australian stories…
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Quick on their feet
OCEAN Grove Primary School held its annual Fun Run on Friday 26 August. All students ran laps of Ocean Grove Park in cold, but sunny,…
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Different strokes
By Justin Flynn DARRYL Beales has a passion for helping kids learn to swim. The Ocean Grove electrician is heading to Vietnam in late September…
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Hub helps make sure all is well
By Justin Flynn THERE’S a buzz in the air at Kyo Wellness Hub and it’s not just because spring is imminent. The centre boasts the…
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Shoppers find that ‘local’ pays
THE response to Ocean Grove Business Association’s Shop Local month has been massive. So much so, that they had three prize winners last week instead…