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Regional markets seeing renewed momentum

The most recent CoreLogic data shows that Australian housing values were 1.0 per cent higher in December, slowing from a 1.3 per cent rise...

Construction costs on the rise

Home builders and renovators across Australia are starting to feel some hip-pocket pain, with the cost of construction rising at its fastest rate in...

Esplanade sale sets new Torquay record

A luxurious architect-designed home with uninterrupted views at 189 The Esplanade has sold for what is believed to be a new price record for...

Cookery apprenticeships are a great way to learn

NOT all teenagers know the career they want to pursue, but for Finn Rogers, choosing a career in the kitchen was a clear front...

A royal art and cocktails pop-up

Queenscliff is getting to experience a dynamic collaboration with The Royal Queenscliff teaming up with sought- after Australian artist Joan Blond and the team...

Club Armstrong extension to support work from home

A sleek new million-dollar ClarkeHopkinsClarke-designed extension to Mount Duneed’s Club Armstrong will cater for the growing number of residents settling in at the award-winning...

Young sailors learn the ropes

INDENTED Head Yacht Club learn to sail coordinator Paul Simmons says the growth and interest of its sailing program had continued despite COVID-19 restrictions. "Sailing...

Modern codes needed for modern homes

The Housing Industry Association has released a consultation paper on identifying and breaking down the regulatory barriers holding back greater uptake of modular and...

Buyers flock to region’s biggest display village

The largest display village in the Geelong/Surf Coast region has been buzzing with activity since it opened at Villawood Properties’ Armstrong Mount Duneed in...

Architecturally designed homes without the price tag

For more than six decades, Glenvill has woven itself into the fabric of Australia’s built landscape. Its foundation is based on the continued delivery of...

Youth Work students make waves for mental health

GORDON Youth Work students, together with Ocean Mind, have taken to the surf to mentor at-risk youth experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and...

Music gigs get back on the road

LIVE music is coming back across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with the state government supporting a calendar of more than 300 events across the...

Bushfire season begins in Geelong region

BUSHFIRE season is officially on for three municipalities in the Geelong region. At 1am on Monday this week, the Fire Danger Period began for the...

Pixar Putt confirms After Dark dates

AUSTRALIAN pop-up mini-golf favourite Pixar Putt opens next week, and the event at Eastern Beach has confirmed dates for its After Dark sessions. To be...

Skills shortages worsenas Australia’s working age population shrinks

Updated ABS data shows the estimated resident population in all states and territories remains a concern for the building industries peak body the HIA. This...

Pandemic pushes Aussies to ‘double the distance’ between their homes and their investments

A new study indicates property investors have ‘doubled the distance’ between where they live and where they invest in response to the pandemic. The analysis...

Early Highton Santa visit

SANTA has ditched his sled and arrived by fire truck to personally hear the whispered wishes from two Highton boys. The bearded one was chaperoned...

Great Ocean coastline views as far as the eye can sea!

Anglesea boasts a great many enviable aspects when it comes to choosing a place to live or holiday on the coast. Tucked into the coastal...

Help city to tackle graffiti

THE City of Greater Geelong attends multiple sites across the municipality each day to deal with the issue of graffiti. Graffiti was removed from more...

Bank on a new career – tourism and hospitality is calling

A SUMMER by the coast has never been more attainable with a new initiative to pair jobseekers with tourism and hospitality vacancies in Greater...

Summer Events Guide

Stunning fairways, fine food and beautiful views: Anglesea Golf Club

Anglesea Golf Club is set in the beautiful hinterland of the Great Ocean Road only 30 minutes from Geelong. Not only is the course itself...

Experience the marine world with Sea All Dolphin Swims

Swim with dolphins, see fur seals and snorkel among unique marine life on an ocean tour these school holidays. Seal and Dolphin Swim Tours are...

Love Christmas in Central Geelong

Love Central Geelong Christmas Windows and Craft Hub Drop into the Love Central Geelong Christmas Hub and create a free magic wand! Enjoy wand decorating...