Council listens to carpark complaintsLocal feedback has resulted in an increase in carparking at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove.
Ocean Grove Park turns into an orchardOcean Grove residents will no longer need to travel to enjoy the fruits of a farmers’ market, with the new Bellarine Farmers’ Market returning.
The Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove will host a Journeys for Climate Justice (JCJ) film night on Thursday.
Free healthy seminarsThree health and wellbeing practitioners explained their services to participants in the first of a number of free health seminars in Ocean Grove.
Tiny bats exterminate bugsOcean Grove’s tiniest bats are having a feast, as the warmer weather has encouraged insect numbers to boom.
Youngsters offered money for their ideasBellarine young people and charities are being encouraged to apply to fund activities that will benefit other young people in the district.
Final figures reveal the Surf Coast and Bellarine’s inaugural Relay for Life fundraisers netted nearly $140,000 for the Cancer Council of Victoria.
Big Swedish Store Run keen to go furtherThe Big Swedish Store Run, which has been in business since June last year, takes orders for Ikea furniture and delivers to houses across the region.
Young people in the Geelong region will be able to hone their literary skills at workshops designed for writers and artists aged between 12 and 25.
More than fair turnout for tranquillityA better crowd than last year made the day of the 60-plus volunteers responsible for yet another successful Tranquility Fair in Ocean Grove.
Dolphin Swim competition winnersFamilies from Jan Juc, Torquay, Portarlington and Ocean Grove were winners in the Sea All Dolphin Swims competition.
Good beach bash along coastA couple of Big Bash League cricketers were in town last week as part of the activation of a TAC campaign to get drivers to slow down.
Better boating on the BarwonLocals and visitors who make the most of the Barwon River during the summer are invited to a free community boating day this Sunday.
Local SurfGrom heads to Quiksilver ProLocal Torquay SurfGrom Rio Heaney has just won one of Surfing Australia’s Vegemite SurfGroms prizes in their “Sic Pics” competition.
Nippers hold court during Davis Cup drawOcean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club’s involvement with Geelong’s Davis Cup tie was a matter of “right place at the right time”.
Packed to the RafterScreaming children. Smitten women. Envious blokes. Torquay College had it all when it hosted an assembly for tennis legend Pat Rafter.
Easy to get on your bikeIt’s official – councils are spending ever-increasing amounts on cycle-related infrastructure.
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries sustained in racquet sports, and also common among tradespeople and office workers.
Bellarine Peninsula residents keen to undertake some exercise will be glad to hear about Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre’s (OGNC) latest offering.
Kites in sight for Australia DayNext Thursday, the sky above Ocean Grove will come alive with hundreds of kites as part of an annual event to celebrate the nation’s heritage.
Good day in the surf at GroveThe competitive surf lifesaving season rolled on with another huge event held in Ocean Grove on Sunday, in good conditions.
Physiotherapy rallies with tennis elbowTennis elbow is one of the most common injuries sustained in racquet sports, and also common among tradespeople and office workers.
Our beaches busiest in the stateSurf lifesavers were again kept busy this weekend, with six people rescued and 15 people administered first aid across the region.
Don’t wanna wave our boards goodbyeLocal surfers are finally getting some decent waves, but it hasn’t put a smile on the face of keen surfers Ally Brunt or Andrew Kendrick.
Coasting into 2012Along the coast, revellers welcomed 2012 in fine style, with local police saying that most people enjoyed New Year’s eve in a responsible fashion.
Local boy dies in Mannerim crashA 16-year-old Ocean Grove boy was killed in a crash on Swan Bay Road in Mannerim early Thursday morning.
