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New street benchmark follows record-setting trend

A new record for Geelong’s Kilgour Street has followed a bumper sales period at the top end of the city’s real estate market.

Late switch to sky-high council plan

GEELONG Saleyards’ future housing development could have buildings of up to 10 storeys after a last-minute change to a council plan for the precinct. The...

Height limits remain in final South Geelong UDF

A LAST-DITCH plan to lower building heights at a contentious area of a proposed South Geelong planning scheme has failed, with the council proceeding...

21 townhouses planned for Grovedale block

A GROVEDALE housing block would become 21 separate townhouse-style properties under a $7.1 million redevelopment plan. Planners have submitted a proposal to subdivide and build...

Events revival pumps up city coffers

GEELONG has welcomed a $24.8 million boost to the local economy from events sponsored by the Geelong Major Events (GME) initiative. The City of Greater...

Libs pledge funding for Barwon Heads Road stage two

THE Victorian Opposition has promised to provide $125 million for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication if it wins the coming...

Beach venue for new Comm Games water sport

GEELONG region beaches are set to host Commonwealth Games events in 2026 with the addition of coastal rowing to the sports program. The state government...

REGION REVIVED: Geelong, Bellarine tourism spend rebounds two years early

GEELONG and the Bellarine's tourism sector is once again a billion-dollar industry after bouncing back from the pandemic two years ahead of schedule. Latest economic...

More concern at rocketing rents

Torquay, the Bellarine and Geelong have dominated a new list of priciest regional rental locations as housing advocates renew calls for greater government investment...

Value decline flattens for start of spring

Property market researchers are hopeful the property market is showing signs of marginal improvement despite another value drop in September. CoreLogic's Home Value Index recorded...

Hot auctions raise confidence for lucrative spring

A weekend of strong auction results for Surf Coast vendors has raised hopes that the region could dodge the worst impacts of the present...

Half-price trains under Liberal pledge

A STATE Liberal Government would halve the cost of V/Line services in a move the party said could save Geelong families thousands of dollars...

Terminal plans due by Christmas

ENERGY giant Vopak will delay submission of its Victoria Energy Terminal project for environmental assessment to undergo further community consultation, but still expects to...

Lara Flood Study to undergo further review

CITY of Greater Geelong councillors have hit the brakes on implementation of a new flood overlay that would affect thousands of Lara properties to...

Re-visit for Geelong tree plan

THE City of Greater Geelong has tweaked two-year-old vegetation rules to provide greater clarity around the guidelines. The council's Tree Management Policy is again open...

REFUGE DESERTED: You Yangs Serendip fears

MICHAEL Helman oversaw the rise of Lara's Serendip Sanctuary to one of Victoria's premium environmental tourism attractions. Now the former head ranger fears he could...

New focus planned for wool museum

A 30-YEAR planning strategy for the Geelong Wool Museum is now open for community feedback as the city council aims to create a cultural...

Bridge beaming with new progress

LOCALLY manufactured steel beams are now in place for the new rail crossing bridge at Barwon Heads Road as the project continues on schedule. Earlier...

Viva terminal decision imminent

A DECISION on Viva Energy's planned floating gas terminal is now with Victorian Environment and Climate Action Minister Lily D'Ambrosio after she received a...

Revamp close for Limeburners

A POPULAR Geelong boat ramp will soon get a $2.5-million upgrade after the state government finalised promised plans. Better Boating Victoria (BBV) will revamp Limeburners...

Jirrahlinga opens new central Vic site

WILDLIFE sanctuary Jirrahlinga has started its new life in central Victoria after shutting its doors at Barwon Heads earlier this year. The conservation centre has...

Deposit hurdle lowered for first home buyers

FIRST home buyers will be able to enter the housing market with just a five per cent deposit from next month as the new...

Chance to reflect on fallen police

GEELONG region residents will pause and reflect today on Victoria Police members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Today (Thursday,...

Liberals promise millions for local sports clubs

THE LIBERAL Party has committed $4.35 million worth of sporting facility upgrades across southern Geelong if elected in November. Burdoo Recreation Reserve McDonald Reserve, and...