Homes open up for summer as restrictions loosen
Buoyed by recent updates to COVID guidelines on open homes and auctions, the real estate sector is bouncing into a busy summer 2020-21. For months,...
Think home before investment
There's a big disclaimer on this one... there are always exceptions to the rule! Many have and will continue to do brilliantly out of well-thought-out...
Revolutionary design catering for all
The Aspen 35 is a revolutionary design catering for all lifestyles by bringing together the best elements of single- and double-storey living in one...
Prime Geelong real estate selling quickly at Gen Fyansford
Geelong’s most renowned premium estate, Gen Fyansford, proudly launched its new Stage 3.1 – a release in early September comprising 24 lots. Within the...
Celebrating our region
There is a reason around six million people visit the Greater Geelong region every year. We live in a beautiful part of the world,...
Ceremony acknowledges traditional owners
WEEKS out from the arrival of its first residents, Ryman Healthcare’s Ocean Grove village has been cleansed in a smoking ceremony and Welcome to...
Councillor column: Future priorities
It's terrific to be writing for the Bellarine Times again after a short break. Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to all those in...
Mayor thankful to all
To all Queenscliffe residents, ratepayers and visitors: it's great to be back. This is my first Mayor's Column since re-election last month, so a...
Skin cancer with Heroes Home Doctor
Heading into summer we are all aware of skin cancers. Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia with our incidence of skin...
Cancer study: Patients want end-of-life discussion to plan care
New Australian research shows that most people with cancer and those who support them want to discuss end-of-life care, but these important advance care...
Little Athletics on track to return
JUNIOR athletes can finally come back to the running track, after months of closures and lockdowns. The Geelong Little Athletics and Corio Little Athletics clubs...
Upgrade your Point of view
Relax, entertain and take in the beautiful surroundings of The Point Luxury Townhomes. Completed and ready to move in, one of these luxury waterfront...
Bisinella releases first stage
Land in the first stage of Lara Lakes Estate – Bisinella Developments’ new 520-lot residential estate – has just been released. Land in Stage 1A...
Four ways to explore Echuca Moama
LOCATED an easy three hours’ drive from Geelong on the famous Murray River, visitors to Echuca Moama are spoilt for choice when it comes...
Changes during election period
The next few Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor's Columns will look a little different – that's because we're entering the election period, also known as...
Councillor Column: Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong, September 17
I WANT to start this column by extending Council’s heartfelt condolences to the family of two-year old Anna Greaney who was last week laid...
Builder announced for $128 million redevelopment
GEELONG and district tradespeople will take centre stage in the next phase of the transformation of the Geelong Arts Centre. The Little Malop Street site...
Help shape reserve’s master plan
COMMUNITY feedback will help guide the management of Ocean Grove's Blue Waters Lake Reserve over the next decade as the City of Greater Geelong...
Carving out spaces to adapt to a new normal
WITH SURFCOAST PROPERTY STYLIST JACKIE ZULLIGER It was in March of this year when, on an onsite inspection in Winchelsea, I walked in and saw...
Reflecting on the Borough’s past 12 months
With the Council caretaker period and elections approaching soon, I thought I would utilise the final Mayor's Column of this Council term to reflect...
Small town has big heart
PORTARLINGTON'S big-hearted community has rallied to show support for the family of two-year-old Anna Greaney, who tragically died last week. Anna Greaney drowned after falling...
Mayor’s Column: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, September 10
WITH the Council caretaker period and elections approaching soon, I thought I would use the final Mayor’s Column of this Council term to reflect...
Mayor’s Column: Cr Stephanie Asher from the City of Greater Geelong, September 3
Clarification for better communication AS A RELATIVELY small person, being average female height and on the runty side of body size, I don’t have a...
Enjoy award-winning wines from local producer
Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium award-winning cool maritime climate wines, Scotchmans...