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Why now is still the best time to build

With Daniel Senia We all hear about supply shortages and cost increases hitting the building industry. This naturally causes hesitation for new buyers considering getting...

Be vigilant on value this spring

With Gareth Kent The engineered slowdown is affecting the broader market, with reports of property values plummeting in most major cities. Overall, in the past 28...

The case for an optimistic outlook

With Gareth Kent Every major bank and economist has recently predicted doomsday for the property market, and I am completely baffled by this pessimistic viewpoint. The...

Find a new community at Zero Point Yoga

In two convenient locations, Zero Point Yoga delivers Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and Barre classes to the Bellarine. Located in both Ocean Grove and Drysdale, there...

Surfside Dental offer a comfortable and modern clinic for all your dental needs

Surfside Dental Torquay has recently moved into their new state-of-the-art home at 80 Geelong Road, Torquay (on the Surfcoast Highway). Principal dentists Dr Chris Van...

Wallington’s WRG has it all

If you're looking for high-quality home, garden, pet and pantry supplies, Wallington's WRG is the one-stop shop. Established in 2004 by local husband and wife...

Torquay Carpet Court earns a place in national finals

Torquay Carpet Court is thrilled to announce its store was named a national finalist for sales, service and presentation at the annual Carpet Court...

Business expands to offer pilates and yoga

After servicing the northern Bellarine for 16 years with allied health services, Peninsula Osteopathy + Allied Health has expanded its services to include a...

A bespoke yoga hub where you’ll feel held and supported

Samana Yoga studio in the heart of Queenscliff has two dedicated spaces; one for yoga and the other a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio. Founder, facilitator...

A bespoke real estate experience from a team committed to you

Locally-owned and operated, Ocean Grove Real Estate offers a boutique real estate experience to clients across the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and Surf Coast. The professional...

Is back pain preventing you from doing the activities you love?

The initial causes of back pain vary greatly but regardless of the cause the result is the same – the pain triggers a natural...

Surfside Conveyancing Pty Ltd offers personalised service from an experienced team

Conveyancing matters involve time, emotion and financial commitment. Prior to making the decision to proceed you should seek professional advice as buying or selling property...

Why LJ Hooker St Leonards?

When you appoint LJ Hooker St Leonards as your exclusive agent, this means they are 100 per cent accountable to you. LJ Hooker St Leonards...

Meeting the community’s needs

WE HAD a rather big council meeting last week, when many months of collaboration culminated in the adoption of the 2022-23 Budget. At 120 pages,...

City committed to greenhouse gas reductions

AT ITS May meeting, Council resolved that the new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub will be an all-electric facility. This decision demonstrates the City...

Australian National Surfing Museum launches Winter Film Series

The winter months will see the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay launch a winter film series featuring a mix of iconic classic and...

Winter Glow is back with more snow, rides and lights

ADVENTURE Park Geelong’s epic and immersive school holiday festival, Winter Glow, is returning for the 2022 June-July school holidays with more snow, more rides,...

Nelson Property Transfer Services are growing on the Bellarine

WHETHER you’re buying or selling property, it’s essential to have someone on your side who understands the nitty-gritty. That’s why Nelson Property Transfer Services (NPTS)...

Explore the delights at Little Creatures Geelong

LITTLE Creatures Geelong is a bit like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory … but for beer. A true brewery village experience with a bustling Canteen, mysterious...

Sussanah’s Boutique opens in Torquay

Sussanah’s boutique began well over 50 years ago in the small coastal town of Caloundra in Queensland. The boutique was named after its original owner,...

Enterprise and understanding

Cahill Rowe Conveyancing is a boutique law firm that specialises in conveyancing and related property law matters, such as commercial and retail leases and...

Top tips to sell your home this winter

WITH ONE AGENCY SURF COAST 1. Clean and declutter Deep cleaning the inside of your home to showcase it at its best is a given, but...

Giving customers the very best

This local family owned and operated business in Ocean Grove prides themselves on providing outstanding customer service, by treating their customers as if they...

Cash rate rise puts pressure on homeowners

WITH LOAN MARKET GEELONG

The recent increase to 0.35 per cent in the Reserve Bank’s target cash rate has changed the mood of many homeowners...