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November 11, 2022
Coastal paradise stuns inside and out
A brilliant Fairhaven oasis tucked away at the foot of the Otways is on the market, offering a rare blend that combines the best...
November 11, 2022
Stunning views surround Esplanade beauty
Ocean at the front door and a lagoon at the back – this rare St Leonards opportunity offers an incredible coastal retreat.
November 11, 2022
Secluded oasis offers unique coastal luxury
A PRIVATE sanctuary nestled among Jan Juc bushland is up for sale in a rare opportunity to own a luxury residence in the tightly...
November 10, 2022
City plan to cut red tape for community enterprise
NORLANE Community Initiatives (NCI) is seeking planning permission for an expansion of its community services. The neighbourhood non-profit has temporarily moved from its home at...
November 8, 2022
Council elects new city leaders
CITY of Greater Geelong councillor Trent Sullivan will serve as mayor for the next two years with Anthony Aitken as his deputy after councillors...
November 8, 2022
Village plan for controversial Waurn Ponds block
DEVELOPERS have submitted plans to create a 195-lot retirement village at the south-west edge of Geelong. The City of Greater Geelong is advertising plans to...
November 8, 2022
Green ticks for city report
THE City of Greater Geelong council has highlighted its progress towards environmental initiatives in its latest yearly report card. The city released its 2021-22 Annual...
November 8, 2022
Height worries remain as decision looms for Pakington Street
PAKINGTON Street advocates are continuing a fight against "overdevelopment" of the Geelong West precinct as Geelong council nears a final decision for a long-term...
November 8, 2022
Breamlea surf club granted funding wish
BANCOORA Surf Lifesaving Club would receive an $8 million lifeline under a Coalition State Government. Liberal candidate for South Barwon Andrew Katos and Polwarth Liberal...
November 7, 2022
Relief as council knocks back “Phar Lap tree” proposal
COMMUNITY campaigners say they're "overwhelmingly relieved" after a City of Greater Geelong planning panel rejected a St Albans Park subdivision proposal following a lengthy...
November 6, 2022
Avalon boat ramp plan nears approval
THE state government is forging ahead with an upgrade planned for an increasingly popular Avalon boat ramp. Better Boating Victoria would formalise car parking, modify...
November 6, 2022
Bi-partisan support for South Barwon club
SOUTH Barwon incumbent MP and Labor candidate Darren Cheeseman has pledged $2.5 million for an upgrade of Highton's McDonald Reserve. It means the home of...
November 5, 2022
Rob’s selfless work recognised
GEELONG drug rehabilitation activist Rob Lytzki is one of Victoria's nominees for the 2023 Senior Australian of the Year Award. Mr Lytzki is the founder...
November 5, 2022
Cheaper trains, more often under Labor election pledge
LABOR would cap daily regional rail fares at the same rate as metropolitan services under a $1 billion election commitment. Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled the...
November 4, 2022
Tax, planning reform high on election agenda
HOUSING Industry Australia (HIA) has called on the next state government to scrap the Windfall Gains Tax following next month's election. HIA claims that the...
November 4, 2022
Rentals drifting out of reach for low-income earners
DISADVANTAGED renters are seeing housing costs taking greater shares of their household budgets and become increasingly unaffordable across the Geelong-Surf Coast region. State housing agency...
November 4, 2022
NEED FOR SPEED: Developers urge city to quicken growth planning
LANDOWNERS in the Western Geelong Growth Area are ramping up pressure on the City of Greater Geelong to accelerate growth planning to make more...
November 4, 2022
One million reasons for confidence
BUILDING industry bodies have welcomed a federal government initiative to facilitate construction of one million new homes within five years from 2024. Last week's federal...
November 4, 2022
Auction for Bellarine beachfront opportunity
A RARE slice of seaside Point Lonsdale real estate will go under the hammer tomorrow. The home at one of the Bellarine towns most sought-after...
November 4, 2022
Ocean vista sure to turn heads
YOU'D be hard-pressed to find a better view anywhere in the Surf Coast. 107 Ocean Boulevard, Jan Juc has hit the market for the first...
November 4, 2022
Mammoth price expected for Newtown mansion
A "once-in-a-lifetime" Newtown property has hit the market, with agents confident of securing an eight-figure sum for the prestigious property. Rannoch House, at 50B Skene...
November 3, 2022
Industrial boost planned for north Corio
A 13-LOT subdivision now on public exhibition aims to revitalize Corio's industrial precinct. Developers have lodged plans with the City of Greater Geelong for a...
November 2, 2022
Townhouse, apartment plan for Wandana Heights
A PLAN to convert a Wandana Heights block into 60 properties is before the City of Greater Geelong. The proponents have proposed to build 36...
October 31, 2022
Libs pledge $2m Indian centre
LIBERAL candidate for South Barwon Andrew Katos has promised $2 million for a Geelong Indian community hub if his party wins next month's state...
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