News
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Total Fire Ban on Friday
A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for Victoria tomorrow, Friday 9 January, with Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings forecast for the South West, Wimmera,…
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Surfing for everyone to enjoy
There will be smiles on dials once again when Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) returns to Ocean Grove main beach in February and March. Ocean Grove’s…
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At the waterfront
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Geelong’s waterfront on Monday 5 January to see who was out and about before the weather really heated up…
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Summer shopping in the Grove
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at The Terrace in Ocean Grove on Tuesday 6 January to see who was shopping local.
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Roadworks blitz set to begin in Armstrong Creek
Roadworks on a key Armstrong Creek intersection will accelerate through January, with multiple road closures scheduled. Workers on the intersection of Barwon Heads Road and…
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Lots of love for Sunset Run
The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run returns on Valentine’s Day and organisers are dubbing it the ‘Love Edition’. Grab your partner, your mates, or just…
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Holidays at the beach
January on the Bellarine means beach time and Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went to Ocean Grove main beach on Tuesday 6 January to see who…
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2025: the year in pictures
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was out and about across the region throughout 2025. Here are some of his pictures that summed up the year.
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New wheelchairs spread the joy this summer
Portarlington’s main beach is now easier than ever to enjoy for everyone, as the popular swimming destination continues to become more inclusive and accessible. People…
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Sport
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Farey, Hannah-Phillips top of the charts
The leading run scorers and wicket takers in all Geelong Cricket Association women’s competition at the midseason break. A Grade Batting (runs, average, highest score)…
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Runs, wickets and stats for BPCA
The leading run scorers and wicket takers in all Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association grades at the halfway point of the season. A1 Grade Batting (runs,…
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Who can stop Ocean Grove?
Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant resumes on 17 January and Justin Flynn takes a look at the state of play so far with five rounds…
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Midseason BPCA A2 Grade report card
Justin Flynn takes a look at the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade state of play at the halfway mark of the season before play…
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Seagulls then the rest so far in BPCA A1 Grade
It’s the midway point of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade season and with competition set to resume on Saturday 10 January, Justin Flynn…
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Finals hopes over says coach
Geelong coach Chris Lucas has conceded finals are out of reach for his side, but has dodged questions about his WNBL future after the Venom…
Entertainment
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It’s not easy being green
The world’s favourite ogre comes to town this summer for a run of five performances over the new year. Having been enjoyed by audiences the…
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Musical on the high seas
Local piano man Andy Pobjoy is one of Geelong’s best loved and most well known entertainers. Owner and manager of the vibrant and inclusive Piano…
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Get your funk on with The Mojae
Sometimes things are just meant to be. That’s certainly how it felt to singer-songwriter Jennifer Jae when she walked into A&B Music in Geelong after…
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Special performance celebrates three years of singing
A Point Lonsdale choir that does things a little differently is going from strength to strength. The New Swell Choir, organised and run by opera…
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New frontiers beckon Bourne
Guitar maestro Shannon Bourne has been deeply connected to Geelong and the Bellarine for a long time. Having grown up in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, he…
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Have yourself a very Irish Christmas
Kick off the silly season with a bit of whiskey in your jar at a Christmas show dedicated to iconic London Irish band The Pogues.…
We Are Geelong
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One year of Respect 2040
A Barwon South West partnership to stop violence against women is celebrating its first anniversary of strong advocacy and significant growth. The Respect 2040 partnership…
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A voice for reconcilliation
A vibrant community event to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 will be held at Queenscliff next week. Reconciliation Queenscliffe will stage Voices for Reconciliation at…
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Easier access to healthcare
Women and gender-diverse people within Barwon South West can share their experiences accessing healthcare to better understand and address barriers in the region. Women’s Health…
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Pride Film Fest launches
Geelong’s biggest film festival has launched its 2025 program this week in a celebration of film excellence, diversity and representation. With more than 10 feature…
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Gendered violence: enough is enough
The Geelong community will rally next weekend to say no to violence against women following the killing of Kara Jade Weribone in Toowoomba last week.…
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IWD events across the Surf Coast
Events will occur across the Surf Coast this month in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Surf Coast Shire Council will host…
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Finn ‘stoked’ to win award
A 10-year-old surfer from Ocean Grove has become the first-ever recipient of the new Clean Up Award at the BL Blast Off Online Surfing Competition.…
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Tranquility at Twilight
Ocean Grove welcomed in the new year with it first major event – Tranquility at Twilight – on Saturday 3 January. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp…
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High Street closure planned
Part of Drysdale’s main street will be closed for more than two months while drainage upgrades take place. High Street will be temporarily closed from…
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Leapmotor looks to the future
Ding-dong hell! What is the automotive world coming to, with in-car audible alerts and warnings all the go in EVs, especially, adding to the cabin…
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The Hole in the Soul
The Ocean Grove Voice looks back on our best Friday features for 2025. Ocean Grove’s Suzie Browne recently released a memoir detailing her unhealthy relationship…
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From the archives
9 years ago 4 to 17 January, 2017 The City of Greater Geelong will declare a Special Charge Scheme to partially fund the sealing of…
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