News
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Playground upgraded for active kids
Ocean Grove children can now explore more of the wonders of play following the renewal of the Empress Reserve Playground. Updates to the playground were…
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‘Rarities’ spice up the summer
There have been some unusual migratory waders (known as rarities) that have found their way to southern Australia this summer and I’ve been lucky to…
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Community calendar
The Big Read Motivate and deepen your reading, focused reading of classics – books that have stood the test of time beginning with George Eliot’s…
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Cottage fair raises $80k
Queenscliff’s Cottage by the Sea attracted about 3000 people and raised more than $80,000 at its annual fair on Saturday January 11.
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Raise a glass to summer
The Geelong Beer Festival is back with exclusive craft offerings, a star-studded lineup, interactive experiences and fun for all ages this Saturday. Johnstone Park will…
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Big Read set to begin in Feb
Would you like to feel confident and inspired to read a truly great book? A different kind of book club that will meet at Ocean…
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Glassy treasure hunt awaits
Drysdale’s Festival of Glass treasure hunt is in full swing with pieces of glass art to unearth. The festival aims to showcase glass art and…
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Finding joy in giving back
Drumcondra’s Tennille Busso spends free time volunteering with Delta Therapy Dogs and The Pyjama Foundation. As the foundation calls for more Geelong volunteers, she speaks…
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Plaque honours project’s key members
An Ocean Grove specialist disability accommodation project has a new plaque recognising special members of the community. The plaque was installed at the specialist disability…
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Record breaker for Cottage
About 300 community supporters attended Cottage by the Sea’s annual fair on January 11, which raised a record-breaking $80,000. All funds raised will go directly…
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Getting into the great outdoors
Explore the latest outdoor vehicles and equipment as the Geelong Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo returns to Geelong Showgrounds. The annual event will return this…
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School holiday shopping in the Grove
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at The Terrace in Ocean Grove on Tuesday with heaps of people out shopping local.














