About: billyhiggins
September 29, 2022
Planners want state cash to speed up land releases
The national peak body for town planners is calling for greater investment in regional housing infrastructure to speed up development in growth areas. Planning Institute...
September 28, 2022
Family day, land auction for Ocean Grove estate
AN Oakdene Estate family day will return next month after a COVID-caused hiatus as the latest land release for the Ocean Grove community goes...
September 28, 2022
National rent vacancies dip below one per cent
RENT vacancies are continuing to fall from historically low levels, with leading researchers and advocates agreeing that the sector is in crisis. Property researcher SQM...
September 27, 2022
Federal boost for migrant workers
GEELONG region tourism leaders have welcomed federal government moves to boost Australia's international workforce as a positive step towards easing labour pressure. More migrants would...
September 27, 2022
STRONG SIGNAL: Phone tower planned for future housing area
A MOBILE infrastructure builder is seeking pre-approval for an Armstrong Creek phone tower to improve coverage at a mobile blackspot. Stilmark has applied to the...
September 25, 2022
Geelong festival plans to expand
A DAY On The Green organisers want more punters, more often at the festival's Geelong home under plans lodged with Geelong council. The City of...
September 25, 2022
Helpful hub for inbound Tas travellers
GEELONG region businesses will have the chance to spruik their offerings to incoming travellers from next month through a Spirit of Tasmania tourism information...
September 23, 2022
Plans unveiled for major rail upgrades
DETAILED designs for a new rail bridge over the Surf Coast Highway have been released as the state government prepares to start work on...
September 23, 2022
Gas protesters reach Parliament steps
OBJECTERS to a proposed Geelong gas terminal have taken their concerns all the way to Spring Street with a demonstration at Victoria's Parliament. Geelong Renewables...
September 23, 2022
Growth plan maps path to $2b industry
INDUSTRY leaders expect greater Geelong's tourism economy to be worth more than $2 billion within 10 years as they finalise roadmap for sustainable growth...
September 22, 2022
Regional win for luxurious Metricon display
A FYANSFORD display home has won acclaim as a standout in its field, with Metricon's design being awarded the best in western Victoria. The Artisan...
September 22, 2022
August posts historically poor price performance
The national housing market suffered its largest monthly decline in almost 40 years in August according to latest property research. CoreLogic's Home Value Index declined...
September 22, 2022
Mixed market outlook for spring
A leading real estate economist has predicted the busy spring period to tilt in favour of buyers as more properties hit the market and...
September 22, 2022
Fix for city planning mistake
State planners have ticked off a minor planning scheme amendment to the Northern Geelong Growth Area to include a previously missed farming block in the...
September 22, 2022
SET IN TRAIN: Plan for Geelong high-speed rail link to Brisbane
GEELONG'S coming high-speed rail line could connect all the way to Brisbane as the federal government sets wheels in motion for an interstate east...
September 21, 2022
Chance to name Cattery’s newest additions
THE Geelong region's residents can put forward their ideas for the name to adorn the newest addition to GHMBA Stadium. Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and...
September 20, 2022
Club lodges $800,000 gym plan
ST JOSEPH'S Football Netball Club will turn a former scout hall into a modern gym under recently submitted development plans. Joeys has put forward its...
September 18, 2022
Paddlers next in line for Games push
OCEAN paddle racing and outrigger canoeing are the latest coastal sports to dip their toes in the water of a Commonwealth Games bid, with...
September 16, 2022
Unemployment low biting business growth
A WORSENING Geelong labour shortage is hurting productivity of local businesses, the city's business chamber leader says. Latest economic development statistics for the city indicates...
September 15, 2022
Local builds clean up at regional housing awards
SURF Coast, Bellarine and Geelong builders have been recognised as among the region's best at a Torquay awards ceremony. Housing Industry Australia hosted its Western...
September 15, 2022
Proposal for riverside retirement estate
A 153-LOT retirement village could be built on the banks of the Barwon River under a new planning proposal. The City of Greater Geelong is...
September 15, 2022
Approval for Leopold greenfield rezone
The state government has ticked off a plan to rezone a housing growth corridor at Leopold in a change that would fill one of...
September 15, 2022
Info sessions for new gas terminal
A COMPANY behind a second planned gas import terminal in Port Phillip Bay will host community information sessions this weekend as it prepares its...
September 15, 2022
Gordon cooking up a storm for Geelong employers
GEELONG'S new state-of-the-art culinary training precinct is set to provide a steady stream of industry professionals in a timely boost to the region's tourism...
Latest News
Nov 24, 2024
Local label with a comfort focus
Nov 24, 2024
Toddler Techno returns to Geelong
Nov 24, 2024
Fire Danger Period to begin in the south-west
Nov 24, 2024