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Event invites community to come out and about

THE community has been invited to come out and about in Torquay next week and make a deeper connection with the natural environment. The Public...

Geelong to light up during its first White Night

THE program for Geelong’s first ever White Night has been launched and will see the city brought to life in a spectacular display of...

Biodiversity projects to grow through funding

STATE Labor will make what it says is the biggest funding boost to biodiversity in Victoria’s history, with almost $35 million in grants for...

Rusty Swordfish to take the screen at film festival

FORKFISH – The Adventures of Rusty Swordfish has been selected to screen at this year’s Environmental Film Festival Australia. The short film created by Streamline...

Voting closes soon for Pick My Project

VOTING for Pick My Project closes in less than a week, and project advocates have been urged to keep getting the word out about...

Colac Otway rethinks approach to Apollo Bay harbour

THE Colac Otway Shire is rethinking its approach to attracting interest from the private sector to redevelop the Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct. At their meeting...

Geelong’s port helps out with drought relief

GEELONGPORT, along with Tasmanian Ports Corporation (TasPorts) and Bass Island Line, have worked together to assist drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales. The farmers of...

Ramsay wants rethink on council rates

THE state Opposition wants a rethink of the way council rates are calculated across Victoria, with Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay saying his...

Armistice projects get federal funding

SEVERAL community groups across the Geelong region have received funding from the federal government to develop their project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of...

Fire season predicted to start early

WARMER and drier conditions suggest the fire season in Victoria is likely to start earlier than usual and be more active than normal. The Southern...

Letters To The Editor – September 13, 2018

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EYEING THE WEEKEND – September 13, 2018

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Investors are out and first home buyers are in

WITH LANIE CONQUEST First home buyers are “in” in terms of lender appetite! First Home Buyers now account for 19.6 per cent of all new...

Tiny Home BRINGS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE SURF COAST

Research from RACV has revealed that almost two thirds of Australians are struggling to pay their energy bills. A nationwide poll shows that 80 per...

The great outdoors

We are excited to bring to Geelong a dedicated area displaying designer outdoor furniture. Alongside Livingetc, we bring you OutdoorLivingetc. If you like our indoor...

Get the big picture

Experience how amazing sport, movies, concerts and video games can be on a big screen with big sound. There’s nothing like a big screen with...

So, you want to be a backyard BBQ king?

WITH BRUCE AND MIKE FROM ABOUT BARBEQUES & FIREPLACES The time has finally come! You have put it off for the last two summers and it is now...

Jess Hendry loves the outdoors

Jess Hendry Horticulture is a new business in Ocean Grove providing landscaping and garden maintenance services throughout the Bellarine. Jess began as a horticulturist and...

PAINT RIGHT WITH TORQUAY INTERIOR LININGS

Paint specialists Torquay Interior Linings and PaintRight offer the largest range of plasterboard, Haymes paint and accessories on the Surf Coast. Torquay Paintright has supplied...

Where to start with Decorating TIPS FOR CREATING A STYLISH HOME.

BY CAL STEWART FROM BRAX WINDOW TREATMENTS One of the things we hear frequently from clients who are building or renovating, is that they really just don’t...

This business will floor you with choice and experience

Westcoast Floors have been leading the flooring industry across the region for more than 30 years, and then added Grovedale Carpet Court to provide...

CREATING THE MEMORABLE SPACE YOU’VE always dreamed of

Geelong Tiles and Bathware strives to create beautiful spaces for clients, keeping in mind functionality, budget and individuality. Located at 17 West Fyans Street in...

Experience the Buildpro difference

Looking for inspiration to build your ultimate space? Head to Buildpro. The newest building and landscape products supplier in Geelong and the Surf Coast is...

Coastyle’s labours of love

Coastyle loves to work closely with clients, hear their stories, understand what they want and deliver the perfect home. Based on the Bellarine for more...