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December 13, 2022
SPIRITED PLAN: Plans progress for Norlane Indigenous Youth Hub
WATHAURONG Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking planning approval for a $2 million youth hub that it hopes to have open by NAIDOC Week next year. The...
December 12, 2022
City tees up new management plan
THE City of Greater Geelong will step away from management of local golf course and invite local clubs and investors to pitch their ideas...
December 11, 2022
Trade training transformation for Lara house
A LARA house could be converted into a trades training centre and workshop under a planning proposal before the city. The City of Greater Geelong...
December 9, 2022
Illawong rises to meet urgent land need
The latest land release at a developing Torquay housing estate has arrived in a badly needed boost for the town's residential supply line. One Agency...
December 9, 2022
Decisive buyer swoops on Heads holiday home
A farming family has beaten competing buyers to the punch for a superbly-located Barwon Heads home and agreed a deal before it was due...
December 9, 2022
Big dreams on offer at spacious block
An ultra-rare large, greenfield housing block is for sale at Ocean Grove, promising a blank canvas for a buyer to build their dream home...
December 9, 2022
Elevated experience from Lookout Way
Take in picturesque views from the top of Geelong from this good-as-new home at Wandana Heights. Geelong-based custom builder Malishev finished 6 Lookout Way two...
December 9, 2022
Development chance for St Albans block
A massive residential block tucked inside suburban Geelong streets is offering significant development potential in a recognised growth area. 283 Wilsons Road, St Albans Park...
December 9, 2022
Castle doors set the scene for grand Anglesea home
Medieval European castles and refined coastal living might seem like an impossible inspiration combination – but that's exactly what's behind this stunning Anglesea residence. Awe-inspiring...
December 9, 2022
Warehouse with “wow” factor
A premium industrial space just off the Great Ocean Road offers an impressive commercial opportunity at Anglesea. A warehouse at the CANVAS development at 15...
December 9, 2022
No end in sight for market pressure
Housing Industry Association (HIA) economists expect a downturn in building approvals to intensify as authorities continue clearing project backlogs. The further decline is on top...
December 6, 2022
Handbrake off for city parking plan
A LONG-AWAITED Geelong CBD parking strategy will be open for public comment early next year in the last chance for residents and businesses to...
December 6, 2022
Public say for Rippleside apartment block
THE final stage of Rippleside's Balmoral Quay development will go to public consultation next year for the community to have its say on a...
December 3, 2022
Purr-fect prize for Christmas drive donors
A SIGNED jumper from Geelong Cats AFL premiership captain Joel Selwood will go to one lucky donor to The Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. The local...
December 2, 2022
Geelong to host Socceroos watch party
GEELONG will have a free live site for fans to watch the Socceroos' round of 16 World Cup clash with Argentina on Sunday morning. The...
December 2, 2022
SUPERCHARGE: Electrified industry welcomes Avalon battery factory plan
GEELONG could become a global leader in renewable energy manufacturing, industry advocates say, after a locally linked start-up confirmed plans for a green battery...
December 1, 2022
Affordability continues to bite homebuyers
GEELONG property is becoming increasingly out of reach for entry-level buyers as new figures reveal a diminishing pool of affordable properties. PropTrack released its latest...
November 30, 2022
New investor steps in to buy port
AN AMERICAN investment firm has swooped in to buy GeelongPort in a billion-dollar deal, just months after the competition regulator's investigation scuppered a previous...
November 30, 2022
Charitable support for local youth programs
A STAFFING boost for a First Nations business, an arts-led learning program and a musical inequality project are among the recipients of a recent...
November 29, 2022
Fear Comm Games may worsen housing crisis
BY MIBENGE NSENDULUKA/AAP LOW income earners and Indigenous communities across regional Victoria will be most impacted by a potential rise in housing costs brought on...
November 25, 2022
Labor boost for Indian hub, Pako Festa
GEELONG'S Sikh community and Pako Fest would be beneficiaries from a Labor election promises to promote multiculturalism in the state if it retains government...
November 25, 2022
Fast risers fall hardest in market slowdown
GEELONG property values have stabilised alongside other hotspots in regional Australia, new figures show. But industry watchers say the current slowed growth is predictable following...
November 25, 2022
BACK PEDAL: High St bike lane rejection leads to strategy review
THE City of Greater Geelong council will go back to the drawing board for its cycling strategy after councillors again voted down a plan...
November 25, 2022
Drysdale greenfield area slated for retirement home
NEW Zealand retirement village operator Summerset has targeted Drysdale for its latest development project and snapped up a 10-hectare block. Summerset Group Holdings announced last...
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