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Fitting honour for local bowls legend
With a seemingly never-ending list of accomplishments in lawn bowls, including a Commonwealth Games bronze medal, Matt Flapper was awarded Bowls Victoria life membership. Justin…
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A safe haven for students
A collaboration between several community organisations had made a safe space for Ocean Grove Primary School students to gather at lunchtime and recess. The school,…
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Filming begins in Geelong
Filming has begun at Geelong West for a new feature film that will be pitched to Netflix early next year. Southside is a gritty 1980s…
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Tackling housing and homelessness
Aboriginal organisations from across the state met in Geelong last week to discuss a housing and homelessness crisis facing their communities. Hosted by Wathaurong Aboriginal…
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Meg’s surprise award
Saint Ignatius College Geelong’s Meg Swinton has been awarded the Guy Wettenhall Award for her efforts on the Kokoda Trek. The 2024 Year 12 student…
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Shed launches new year schedule
Drysdale’s much-loved Potato Shed held its 2024 launch on Wednesday December 6 and Ivan Kemp was there to take these pics.
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Lap of honour for Sandra
A beloved Drysdale school canteen manager has received a kind farewell as students lined the halls to show gratitude. Sandra Woodall was recognised for her…
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Students spread holiday cheer
Students from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School visited residents of Deborah Cheetham Retirement Village in Ocean Grove to spread some Christmas cheer.…
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Bellarine colleges excel
Saint Ignatius College and Bellarine Secondary College Year 12 students were celebrating on Monday with the release of statewide ATAR scores. Both schools had outstanding…
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Extra ambo capacity for summer season
Tourist hotspots such as the Bellarine Peninsula will have its ambulance response capability increased this summer. The boost comes as Ambulance Victoria (AV) announced additional…
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Club hooks fishing grant
Ocean Grove Angling Club will benefit from a state government grant implemented to provide fishing clubs with the facilities they need. Minister for Outdoor Recreation…
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Joint duces at Iggies
Saint Ignatius College released its 2023 VCE results and commended the 188 students who successfully completed Year 12. Joint duces were Emma Fenton and Ross…