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Grants to protect and renew Aboriginal cultural heritage

One of the greatest impacts any council can have is by supporting local clubs and groups with funding for new facilities, community-led projects and...

Community support continues to impress

Hello to all our residents, ratepayers and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe. As we continue to take steps towards finding that COVID-normal once more,...

Embracing ‘the jab’ a community effort

Panadol for breakfast is something I've not experienced for quite a few years. Without naming quite how many years, suffice to say it's more reflective...

Agency Profile: Dion Plumb, sales consultant, Barry Plant Geelong

Originally a financial market analyst who opted for a change to real estate, Dion has been a leading agent in the Greater Geelong region...

Regions leading the charge

Australians' post-lockdown housing obsession appears to show no signs of slowing, with house prices pushing past 2017's peak to hit a new record high...

Celebrating 5 years of enjoying retirement

The Bellarine Peninsula’s premier retirement community is turning five, and everyone is invited to come celebrate at a complimentary family fun day. If you’re considering...

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...