News
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Playground a new haven
Ocean Grove has a new playground nestled among 14,000m2 of green space, including new wetlands, grassed open areas and a picnic precinct. Kingston Ocean Grove’s…
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Clubs for road safety
Nine football and netball clubs across Geelong and the Bellarine have been awarded for promoting road safety in their communities. Transport Accident Commission (TAC) awarded…
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Facelift for Pako
One of Geelong’s most bustling shopping precincts is getting a well-earned facelift in 2026. Pakington Street is on the path to a major refresh, with…
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Flawed, but seriously impressive
Wow. MG’s Cyberster is a knockout. You can see why the company lavished so much time and money developing a car that realistically few people…
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From the archives
10 years ago 9 to 22 December, 2015 Ocean Grove’s new pavilion hosts its first Carols in the Park next week with some exciting additions…
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Helping provide food relief
A Geelong food relief organisation will be able to provide more food to people in need across the state as it increases its distributions. Geelong…
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Community calendar
Christmas market Christ Church Geelong market to raise funds for Christ Church Meals Program and church projects. Crafts, gifts, baked goods, plants, preserves, cakes, and…
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A more accessible Geelong Station
Passengers needing extra assistance can access support from caring volunteers at Geelong Station. Travellers Aid volunteers will be available to help passengers with their luggage,…
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Main street makeover
Municipal crews are out in force across the Bellarine ahead of the busy Christmas holiday season. The City of Greater Geelong crews are focusing their…
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Sport
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Around the grounds
Scores from Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association matches played on Saturday 6 December. BELLARINE PENINSULA CRICKET ASSOCIATION Round 7, day 2, Saturday 6 December A1 Grade…
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Action on the rinks
Drysdale had a good win against Bell Post Hill in Geelong Region Bowls Premier Pennant on Saturday 6 December and Voice photographer Ivan Kemp caught…
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Wallabies, Saints emerge victorious
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went to the Wallington vs Ocean Grove game at Steeline Oval on Saturday 29 November and the Newcomb vs St Leonards…
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Graham stars with seven in marathon spell
Jordy Graham stepped up when Jan Juc needed him most to deliver a knockout marathon bowling performance against Drysdale. The naggingly accurate left-arm seamer took…
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Ocean Grove wins Section 1 premiership
It was 2nd against 4th in the Tuesday Women’s Winter Pennant Section 1 grand final with Ocean Grove the underdogs to Moriac. Alison Lugg and…
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A special win for Tyson
Newly crowned Australian men’s bowls champion Tyson Cromie was thankful that his father Tim was there to witness his gold medal performance in Devonport on…
Entertainment
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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.…
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Shake a tail feather with the Blues Brothers
John Landis’ 1980 musical comedy The Blues Brothers is a much-loved film, full of car chases, clever humour and fantastic blues and R&B numbers. But…
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Local choirs present epic work
A partnership of local musicians and ensembles will present one of the world’s most iconic and well-known choral works as part of the Christmas season.…
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Byrne is no rough Diamond
All Peter Byrne ever wanted was to become a singer. Born in Dublin, Byrne was “from a very poor background”, where Irish folk music and…
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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Simplifying the overwhelming
An Ocean Grove author is taking readers back through the humorous, vivid and musical world of the Lala Chronicles with two new books. Sally Wilson…
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Christmas in the Grove
Ocean Grove’s annual street Christmas party Christmas in the Grove was enjoyed by all with the weather cooperating on Wednesday 3 December. Voice photographer Ivan…
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Race to save the hoodie begins
The quest to protect one of the state’s most endangered birds has begun for another year. BirdLife Australia volunteers are back on our beaches to…
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Strong year for Cats on and off the field
Geelong Cats have posted a solid financial result for 2024-25, if not as profitable as last financial year. Geelong Football Club announced a net profit…
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Sports policy updated
After more than four years, Geelong council has updated its policy governing community sport facilities. City of Greater Geelong’s new Fair Play policy, an update…
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Police investigate fatal house fire in Ocean Grove
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services were called to a property on The Aveune about 12.30am.…
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