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Builders push for more industry support

Master Builders Victoria has successfully advocated to the Victorian Government to amend the application process for its Business Costs Assistance Program round four –...

Types of houses: what’s the difference?

The saying may go that your home is your castle - but there is more than one type of home with residences in Australia...

Torquay agent recognised as one of Belle Property’s finest

REAL estate agent Peter Julian, of Belle Property Geelong and Torquay, has been named the No 1 agent for Principal Transactions Nationally at the...

Ultimate Coastal Living Experience Awaits

Old Torquay remains top of mind for those looking for their ultimate forever home in central Torquay, and Anderson Street, running from the highway...

Furniture for future generations

The fine craftsmanship of Ross Thompson Furniture formulates into modern and minimalist designs that can easily be the centrepiece of a room. You can see...

Jewellery designed in the heart of Torquay

TORQUAY jeweller, artist and mum Sarah Broadhead works from her backyard studio crafting handmade jewellery inspired by the coast. Sarah's business, This Design, is a...

Shire to change Australia Day arrangements

THE Surf Coast Shire council will drop its Australia Day celebration on January 26 next year and every year from now on, with the...

Surf Coast to exit lockdown tomorrow, Geelong unknown

HEALTH Minister Martin Foley today said the Surf Coast Shire would come out of lockdown at 11.59 tomorrow night, Sunday, September 26. It is unknown...

Wagtail wonders lift community spirit

ARTIST Mike McLean breaks into a smile as he does a quick mental count of how many wagtail paintings he has produced in recent...

Escape to the country

HINTERLAND living is the desire of many, a place to get away from it all and create your own private piece of paradise while...

Buying success in hot markets

Elevated demand in a time of continued low advertised supply means many potential purchasers are missing out on buying property, according to a national...

Housing turnover reaches the highest level in nearly 12 years

CORELOGIC estimates there were almost 598,000 house and unit sales across Australia over the year ending August 2021; the highest number of annual sales...

New home sales remain firm in August

THE most recent Housing Industry Association (HIA) New Home Sales Report for August shows the strength in new home sales indicate that the boom...

More Lara land titles

DEVELOPER Villawood Properties has announced new land titles at its Coridale community as other Lara projects languish and the UDIA warns of an urgent...

A safe and vaccinated building and construction industry vital to Victoria

MASTER Builders Victoria and the Property Council have welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to boost building and construction workforce vaccination rates and undertake a...

Bring ‘The Coast’ home

ANGLESEA’S modern fine dining restaurant, The Coast, has carefully crafted three at-home dining experiences. Known for their high-quality local produce menu, The Coast At-Home offers...

Intersport De Grandi – Cricket Catalogue 2021 – 2022

Torquay’s Bells Beach Backpackers snapped up by investor

INVESTORS have jumped on a prime gateway development site on Torquay’s main thoroughfare seeing the current Bells Beach Backpackers site selling for $2,150,000 on...

Your own private oasis on the Great Ocean Road

THE Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations and being able to live or holiday along this stunning coastline is the...

Building and construction underpins further GDP gain during June 2021 quarter

VICTORIA’S economy grew by 1.4 per cent during the June 2021 quarter, a little stronger than expected by market watchers. In contrast, Australia’s economy grew...

Land sales frenzy as supply dries up

LAND sales surged in the Geelong region for the June quarter as buyers scrambled to take advantage of changes to the Regional First Home...

Bellarine Property launches new website with wow factor

Bellarine Property has launched a stunning new custom website which features industry-first functionality and local listings, while showcasing the region with beautiful imagery. The easy...

ONE big win for Torquay agency named International Office of the Year

ONE Agency Surf Coast was awarded International Office of the Year 2021 at the One Agency Australasian Real Estate Awards held virtually last week. The...

Getting ‘financially fit’ for spring

Loan Market Geelong is the city's most awarded mortgage brokerage for one reason. The many accolades they've received (including, most recently, the 2021 Regional Brokerage...