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Hanging Rock proves bountiful for birds
I had a lovely outing to Hanging Rock near Woodend. There were many crimson rosellas, pied currawongs, brown thornbills, white-naped honeyeaters, laughing kookaburras and white-plumed…
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Mid-sized SUV making an impact
The MG HS +EV is a mid-sized SUV from the Chinese manufacturer that is making such an impact on the Australian market. The name can…
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Out & about
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp caught up with locals and visitors who were making the most of the extended warm spell at Ocean Grove main beach…
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Shop local
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at The Terrace in Ocean Grove this week to see how visitors and locals were spending the start of the…
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Fishing festival comes to Portarlington
Portarlington will celebrate Gone Fishing Day with a one-day festival, inviting recreational fishers and lovers of seafood to sample seafood delights and learn how to…
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Groups continue helping the Bellarine
Bellarine youth and environmental volunteer groups can continue protecting and restoring the region’s landscapes thanks to state government funding. The $3.98 million 2023 Victorian Landcare…
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Wendy’s extraordinary journey
Geelong’s Wendy West has beaten doctor’s odds after they gave her close to 18 months to live when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Small…
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Warm blankets for chemo patients
A local community group has donated a batch of warm woollen blankets to chemotherapy patients at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. Ocean Grove Craft and…
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One girl is dead after swimming in Ocean Grove
Cienna Jervies is being remembered as a “happy” and “artistic” girl after she drowned while swimming near Ocean Grove. The 12-year-old was swimming with a…
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Marchant visits Queenscliff coast guard
The member for Bellarine Alison Marchant visited Coast Guard Queenscliff last week for an education in the work done by the marine rescue organisation. Last…
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Blast Off these school holidays
A space adventure is coming to Drysdale these school holidays to bring laughter and enjoyment to audiences of all ages. Geelong children’s theatre group Theatre…
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Entries sought for art show
Melbourne Cup weekend is important for local artists when Rotary Ocean Grove’s 12th annual Art Show is held. With prizemoney in excess of $10,000 it…