News
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Population swell: Census
Ocean Grove’s population has increased by more than 5000 during the past decade according to Census figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The…
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Golf scholarships for Lonsdale Links duo
Two Lonsdale Links employees were successful recipients of a state government golf scholarship program grant aimed at helping Victorians kickstart careers in one of Victoria’s…
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Barwon Coast celebrates NAIDOC week
Barwon Coast is encouraging Bellarine Peninsula residents to Get up, Stand up and Show up to acknowledge and support our local indigenous community, the Wadawurrung…
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Wadawurrung Country through Deanne’s eyes
Experience Wadawurrung Dja (Country) through the art of proud Wadawurrung woman, emerging elder, cultural educator, and award-winning visual artist Dr Deanne Gilson. Dr Gilson’s exhibition…
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Local pharmacy picks up national award
Pharmacist Ashleigh Muffet attributes Direct Chemist Outlet (DCO) Kingston’s recent Best in Business 2021 award to the staff’s approachable nature, the business’s customer focus and…
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Council aiming for zero deaths by 2050
The City of Greater Geelong is aiming for zero deaths or serious injuries on its road by 2050. The ambitious strategy follows two stages of…
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Heather has a VIEW to make a difference
Ocean Grove Day VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) program officer Heather Grant received a Making a Difference award at the club’s general meeting.…
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Helen receives MAD award
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW club celebrated its 10th birthday in style at 360Q on June 22. National councillor Bev Orgill and zone councillor Janet Park…
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Rotary ushers in new committee
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove held its annual Changeover dinner at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club on Tuesday June 21. District Governor John Clue spoke…
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Western District gets new assistant police commissioner
Michael Granger APM is Victoria Police Western Region’s new assistant commissioner. Mr Grainger takes over from Assistant Commissioner Cindy Millen who has been in the…
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Discounts for cat desexing
Pet owners in Greater Geelong are encouraged to take advantage of Desex July. The City is partnering with local vets and Geelong Animal Welfare Society…
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Be wary of false tax agents
This tax time, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for people posing as tax agents who are not…