News
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Crossing the line
By Luke Voogt A retired Ocean Grove bishop has accused a local MP of barring him from grilling Immigration Minister Peter Dutton on Australia’s “secretive”…
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In the line of duty
Blue Ribbon Day is on Friday 27 September. The day honours the ultimate sacrifice that police officers have made in the line of duty. A…
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Day was all write
Barwon Heads Arts Council held a successful Meet the Authors day. Clifton Springs resident Dian Fahey (author of 12 poetry collections, dianefaheypoet.com), Professor of Politics…
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Club gears up for safer surf season
With the generous support of a $2000 Community Grant from the City of Greater Geelong, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has purchased 17 swim…
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Nature gets some hands-on help
Ford IT workers got their hands dirty giving Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barwon Heads a “much-needed” makeover last week. Richard Crow was thrilled…
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Giving as good as she gets
By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson is one of the two recipients of the Queenscliff Music Festival’s Emerging Artist Grant/Award. The popular singer/songwriter…
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Kids warm to fun run
Ocean Grove Primary School held its annual fun run at Ocean Grove Park. Cool conditions greeted the students, but teacher Nikita Stanley soon had them…
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It’s your move, mate!
Ocean Grove Primary School sent a team to the Geelong Middle School Chess Tournament with stunning results. They competed against players up to Year 12.…
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Our legends in the running for sporting riches
Two Ocean Grovers have been named as finalists in the Viva Energy Club Legend competition. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s David Renton and Surfside…
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Works start on $4 million school revamp
Work has now started on the $4 million upgrade of Ocean Grove Primary School. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville today turned the first sod to mark…
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Charlie’s back for marathon effort
By Justin Flynn When Ocean Grove veterinarian Charlie El-Hage got kicked by a horse, wrecking his knee, he feared he would never run again. “I…