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March 10, 2023
Historic Drysdale House presents unique Bellarine chance
One of the Geelong region's most historic properties has hit the market at Drysdale, offering a dual-pronged investment as a bed-and-breakfast and private residence. Drysdale...
March 10, 2023
Every day’s a holiday at Waurn Ponds oasis
Palm trees out the front, outdoor entertaining with a spa and an in-ground pool ramps up the "resort living" feeling in Waurn Ponds' peaceful...
March 7, 2023
Panel appointed for Drysdale aquatic centre design
COMMUNITY advocates will have their chance to provide input into the second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre through an advisory panel that...
March 6, 2023
Call for caravans to play key role in Games accommodation
SCHOOLS, parks and community facilities would become makeshift caravan parks under an idea to temporarily boost accommodation options for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Caravan Industry...
March 6, 2023
Park alternative mooted for prime Portarlington block
PORTARLINGTON Community Association (PCA) is ramping up its campaign for the proposed site of a multi-storey development at Newcombe Street to become public green...
March 3, 2023
Move in a year under Geelong Homes promise
LOCAL builder Geelong Homes is promising customers will have moved into their new home within a year through their 12-month move-in guarantee. The company will...
March 3, 2023
$33m windfall for locally-owned acreage
Torquay-based businessman Paddy Handbury has flipped a South Australian land aggregation for more than $33 million. The 2852-hectare Saltbush Ag site was split up and...
March 3, 2023
More commercial auctions set for busy Geelong precincts
A city centre retail store and Newtown industrial complex will each be going under the hammer later this month. Colliers Geelong is presenting 69 and...
March 3, 2023
Easy-going living in peaceful location
Low-maitenance family living without sacrificing comfort is the promise at 140 Merijig Drive, Torquay. The four-bedroom property in The Dunes estate is ideally located near...
March 3, 2023
Period home with modern touches
The best of old and new combines at this recently renovated East Geelong home that is ready for its new era. The classic but well-kept...
March 3, 2023
Sense of history in quaint seaside home
A century of history has been revitalised in the heart of Queenscliff with the loving restoration of this charming period residence. 17 Stokes Street is...
March 3, 2023
Unique opportunity for central Portarlington strip
A rarely-offered opportunity to buy commercial property at Portarlington's highly sought-after main street has hit the market. 52 and 54 Newcombe Street is a freehold...
March 3, 2023
Local agency scoops coveted national award
GEELONG region real estate agency Hayeswinckle has earned recognition on the national stage for its outstanding performance across 2022. The Geelong-founded agency was recognised as...
March 3, 2023
Ideal family life in growing northern Torquay
Convenient family living close to the best of Torquay is on offer in The Dunes estate. 192 Merijig Drive is close to schools, childcare, ovals,...
February 26, 2023
Business chamber wants lofty renewable target
VICTORIA'S business chamber has called on the state government to raise its ambition on climate action and achieve 95-per-cent renewable energy state-wide by 2035. The...
February 24, 2023
Investment boost needed to address worrying social housing trends
The Geelong region is 7,000 homes short of its required housing stock for all residents to live in appropriate housing and can meet just...
February 24, 2023
Hilltop Highton residence has lofty expectations
Perched high on Highton Hills in the sought-after Queens Park river precinct is a light-filled home that offers impressive views across western Geelong valleys. 30...
February 24, 2023
Commercial surge spreads south
South Geelong is the latest suburb aiming to cash in on a boom in industrial property across Geelong in recent months, with two commercial...
February 24, 2023
Foreshore trees saved in tweaked boat ramp plan
THE state government has reversed a decision to cut down cypress trees to extend a new car park at St Leonards boat ramp following...
February 24, 2023
Agency wins top billing in Torquay market
McCartney Real Estate has continued to lead Torquay and Jan Juc for home sales after claiming three regional prizes at an annual awards event. McCartney...
February 24, 2023
“Exciting coastal lifestyle” within reach
Stress-free family living in growing north Torquay is on offer in the new Quay 2 estate. 10 McLean Street is conveniently designed across one storey,...
February 24, 2023
Lofty Heads homes clear $1m reserve
Five apartments at a new development in the heart of Barwon Heads have sold for a combined $530,000 above reserve in a series of...
February 21, 2023
Bonza touches down in Geelong
LOW-COST airline Bonza will touch down in Geelong for the first time this afternoon. '); jQuery('.featured-video').html(''); document.getElementById('vid').play(); }); jQuery('.spu-bg').click(function(){ //console.log('hello'); jQuery('.spu-box').addClass('addbg_class'); jQuery('.spu-bg').addClass('showpp_popup'); }); jQuery('.spu-close').click(function(){ console.log('hello'); jQuery('.spu-box').removeClass('addbg_class'); jQuery('.spu-bg').removeClass('showpp_popup'); /* jQuery('.spu-box').css('display', 'none'); jQuery('.spu-bg').css('display', 'none'); */ }); });