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Not many homes for sale in Anglesea, but why?

It has been interesting to experience what has been an incredibly busy summer period dealing with a multitude of buyers on any new property...

A cheat sheet for tenants who want to get a double thumbs up at their next inspection

Last year inspections went virtual for a time, but now that it is a fresh new year, physical inspections are back in full swing.

A next generation social hub – Near Geelong and the Surf Coast

With beautiful living spaces nestled amongst resort-style facilities and the right amount of “wow factor” to make the kids jealous, Lifestyle Mount Duneed, located...

An open letter to our Landlords and Tenants

What a year it has been. 2020 has been a year full of challenges and unknowns, but we've all heard more than enough about the...

Unparalleled ocean views from The Avenue

Real estate is walking out the door in the Bellarine. Listings are being snapped up quickly as agents struggle to keep up with the...

Casey steps into a new creative space

Casey Burrill would sometimes imagine herself creating artworks within the walls of her very own professional studio with the music turned up loud. It was...

Town by town snapshot: Barwon Heads

The size of Barwon Heads is about 6.8 square kilometres and has 1 park covering nearly 3.5 per cent of total area. The population of...

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...