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November 16, 2022
Torquay links to Cup placegetters
TORQUAY racehorse owner Ray Dando says connections were perilously close to scratching young stayer Emissary before its stunning run in this year's Melbourne Cup...
November 15, 2022
Andrews promises Geelong women’s health care boost under $71m pledge
A GEELONG women’s health clinic would be expanded to five days a week under a $71 million Labor election commitment to improve the sector. Daniel...
November 14, 2022
Point Lonsdale defence huts restoration under way
POINT Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve's heritage-listed P1 huts have begun a renovation to restore the buildings to their original condition. Ballarat-based builder Q Constructions is completing...
November 11, 2022
Next Barwon Heads Road duplication guaranteed following Labor pledge
A SECOND stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication has bi-partisan state support after Victorian Labor promised to spend $125 million on the project...
November 11, 2022
Funding wish granted for local charity
LOCAL family bereavement charity Wombat's Wish would receive $260,000 of funding from a Coalition Government under a pledge from Bellarine candidate Donnie Grigau. The funding...
November 11, 2022
Billion-dollar boost for homebuyer scheme
THE VICTORIAN Government has poured a further $1.1 billion into its shared equity scheme in a move industry lobby groups say will help more...
November 11, 2022
Promising warehouse goes to auction
A prime piece of Geelong industrial real estate is set to go under the hammer today (Friday, November 11). Colliers is selling 122 Victoria Street,...
November 11, 2022
Premium lots on sale as Fyansford display village launches
FINAL lots in a Gen Fyansford estate release have hit the market with five properties available at the peak of the west Geelong community. The...
November 11, 2022
Fabulous Fitzroy Street fetches impressive price tag
Vendors, agents and a successful buyer were left celebrating on Saturday as an inner Geelong gem produced a stunning auction result. 3 Fitzroy Street, Geelong...
November 11, 2022
Coastal paradise stuns inside and out
A brilliant Fairhaven oasis tucked away at the foot of the Otways is on the market, offering a rare blend that combines the best...
November 11, 2022
Stunning views surround Esplanade beauty
Ocean at the front door and a lagoon at the back – this rare St Leonards opportunity offers an incredible coastal retreat.
November 11, 2022
Secluded oasis offers unique coastal luxury
A PRIVATE sanctuary nestled among Jan Juc bushland is up for sale in a rare opportunity to own a luxury residence in the tightly...
November 9, 2022
Pink independent hits gas on Bellarine campaign
INDEPENDENT Bellarine candidate Sarah Fenton will officially launch her state election campaign tonight (Friday, November 4) as she continues a grassroots push to unseat...
November 8, 2022
Breamlea surf club granted funding wish
BANCOORA Surf Lifesaving Club would receive an $8 million lifeline under a Coalition State Government. Liberal candidate for South Barwon Andrew Katos and Polwarth Liberal...
November 8, 2022
$11m revamp for golf clubhouse
BARWON Heads Golf Club has lodged plans for an $11 million redevelopment of its heritage-listed clubhouse. The City of Greater Geelong is advertising plans for...
November 7, 2022
Anger at coastal tree vandalism
AUTHORITIES are investigating the destruction of sheoak trees in a St Leonards conservation area. Crown land manager Bellarine Bayside reported last week that trees had...
November 5, 2022
Cheaper trains, more often under Labor election pledge
LABOR would cap daily regional rail fares at the same rate as metropolitan services under a $1 billion election commitment. Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled the...
November 4, 2022
Tax, planning reform high on election agenda
HOUSING Industry Australia (HIA) has called on the next state government to scrap the Windfall Gains Tax following next month's election. HIA claims that the...
November 4, 2022
Rentals drifting out of reach for low-income earners
DISADVANTAGED renters are seeing housing costs taking greater shares of their household budgets and become increasingly unaffordable across the Geelong-Surf Coast region. State housing agency...
November 4, 2022
Queenscliff celebrates Hub opening
FEDERAL, state and local government representatives have formally opened the $5.75 million Queenscliffe Hub for the local community. The Hesse Street hub, also known as...
November 4, 2022
One million reasons for confidence
BUILDING industry bodies have welcomed a federal government initiative to facilitate construction of one million new homes within five years from 2024. Last week's federal...
November 4, 2022
Auction for Bellarine beachfront opportunity
A RARE slice of seaside Point Lonsdale real estate will go under the hammer tomorrow. The home at one of the Bellarine towns most sought-after...
November 4, 2022
Ocean vista sure to turn heads
YOU'D be hard-pressed to find a better view anywhere in the Surf Coast. 107 Ocean Boulevard, Jan Juc has hit the market for the first...
November 4, 2022
Mammoth price expected for Newtown mansion
A "once-in-a-lifetime" Newtown property has hit the market, with agents confident of securing an eight-figure sum for the prestigious property. Rannoch House, at 50B Skene...
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