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Jirrahlinga’s on the move after 40 years
By Mandy Oakham It may have started with an empty paddock, a concrete block and a sleeping bag but more than 40 years later the…
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Expert shows his art of glass
By Mandy Oakham Hundreds of people turned out for a special taste of Venice at Drysdale’s recent Festival of Glass. Young and old were entranced…
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Locals’ cash to fight MND
By Mandy Oakham Local Rotarians have raised nearly $14,000 as a much-needed boost for motor neurone disease (MND) research. The money was raised at a…
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Club applauded for ripper date change
By Mark Heenan Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson and State Bellarine MP Lisa Neville have applauded Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s decision to…
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Fairies flock to Apple Fair
By Mandy Oakham Anyone heading to Ocean Grove’s Apple Fair next week better be ready to break out their grungiest gear and the best moves…
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Friends indeed for hoodie
On recent days off from work I’ve been volunteering for the Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine. Hooded plover numbers are listed as ‘vulnerable’ in…
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Many choices at Bellarine Memories
A large, extra-hot, double-shot, decaf soy latte? Or maybe a just long black, or even a short macchiato? How often do you stop and think…
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Don defender shocked at dunes
Essendon Football Club player Mark Baguley was shocked at the fragile condition of the dunes in Ocean Grove when he visited as part of the…
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Dons treat local footy fans
A large crowd of locals gathered at Ray Menzies Oval to watch Essendon Football Club’s open training session today. Around 500 footy fans were treated…
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She’ll be apples at fair
By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Primary School’s annual Apple Fair has moved to a new venue. The popular fair will be held at Ocean Grove…
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So many smiles on dials
Disabled Surfers Association lived up to its motto of ‘Smiles on Dials’ on Sunday February 4. Nearly 80 participants and dozens of generous volunteers made…
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Mphatso lends a helping hand
In 2002, mother of four Robyn Casey, from Ocean Grove, visited Kande Beach on the shores of Lake Malawi, Africa. Robyn was immediately confronted and…
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