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May 18, 2022
The lucky country
PEOPLE say we live in the lucky country here in Australia, and locally, I consider myself extremely lucky to live along the Bellarine. We have...
May 11, 2022
Borough’s still the place to be
HELLO to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. It's been a busy week at council with the release of our...
May 4, 2022
Construction kicks off on north Bellarine pool
WE'VE reached another milestone in making an outdoor, heated pool a reality for the north Bellarine. I’m thrilled that a planning permit has been issued...
May 4, 2022
Revised complaints policy reflects a customer-first approach
IT is nice to reflect on the past, and in particular our past achievements. This often serves as a reminder of where we have come...
April 27, 2022
Council releases concept bike park design
Hello to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. It was certainly wonderful to see so many people around town over the...
April 20, 2022
Explore the Bellarine this Easter
EASTER is almost upon us for another year, which provides a wonderful opportunity to relax and spend time with friends and family. For some of...
April 15, 2022
What are the things that impact your property decisions?
WITH GARETH KENT In the last few weeks, there has been a lot of press surrounding the changing economy. Many big data people and journalists have...
April 13, 2022
Waste collection making the Borough more financially and environmentally sustainable
HELLO to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. There's still plenty of buzz and life around the borough even as we...
April 8, 2022
A storm in a teacup?
With Ferris Gold Autumn on the coast is like clear sunny mornings, windless walks, jumpers and jackets and long weekends. Autumn is my favourite time of...
April 6, 2022
Study to address future growth of Portarlington
WE are almost ready for daylight saving to come to an end for another year, which is often seen as the symbolic close of...
March 25, 2022
Ready to downsize? We can help!
Sorry kids, there is only room for two. Selling your property can be a big decision, and for retirees, the outcomes of the sale can...
March 16, 2022
Festivals and events come to life in the Borough
HELLO to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. As we enter the autumn months, it's great to still see so...
March 10, 2022
What does the cash rate have to do with your home loan?
If you keep an eye on the news, you have probably seen a few headlines about the historically low cash rate remaining at 0.10...
March 9, 2022
Collaborative approach needed to support more social housing
THE City of Greater Geelong is relieved that the Victorian Government has withdrawn legislation that would have mandated rates exemptions for social housing in...
March 2, 2022
Setting the pace for a busy year ahead
HELLO to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. After a busy summer speaking to many locals and tourists around town, I've...
February 16, 2022
Time to recognise local legends of the borough
HELLO to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. As we move into the last month of summer, it's been wonderful to...
February 8, 2022
International recognition for the Bellarine
THERE'S so much world and so little time, so choosing where we take our holidays can be hard. So when friends and family return from...
February 2, 2022
Help shape the Borough’s Active Transport Strategy
HELLO to all residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. As summer rolls on, it's been wonderful to see our twin towns of...
January 25, 2022
The Lodeman to be launched
THE fourth novel in Dorothy Johnston’s sea-change mystery series set in Queenscliff, The Lodeman is about the death by drowning of a pilot. When researching...
January 20, 2022
Transition your holiday rental into a mid-term rental in the off-season
With PropertyOwners A common trend that we have seen lately is those who own a holiday rental property (Airbnb/Regional Escapes/Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals etc.) are...
January 19, 2022
Mayor’s Column: A busy year ahead
HAPPY New Year to everyone in the Borough of Queenscliffe community! I hope the holiday season was a chance for you to catch up with...
January 11, 2022
A new year, a new opportunity to reset how we think, talk and behave
I AM rather a reluctant participant in social media. I freely admit that it's something I tend to use for work rather than any...
January 5, 2022
Happy New Year from the Borough
HAPPY New Year to all our Borough of Queenscliffe residents and ratepayers, as well as the many visitors that are joining in the seasonal...
December 29, 2021
Celebrating a major milestone for aquatic centre
CHRISTMAS is just a few days away and the sense of positivity across the Bellarine has gained such momentum, we really need to celebrate. After...
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