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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...

the King of Rock and the Prince of Pop

The King of Rock & The Prince of Pop, a music hit-fest starring Marty Rhone as Cliff and Mark Andrew as Elvis, is heading...

On-the-job training: A great way to earn and learn

WITH an abundance of career opportunities in the hospitality industry, The Gordon’s hospitality traineeships are supporting local businesses to find and nurture home grown...

Debt collection for businesses

Running a business can be hard enough without having to deal with debtors who owe you money. Try as you may, sometimes it can...

Project consultation should show all options, trader says

COMMUNITY members looking to give feedback on the works the City of Greater of Geelong plan to do along Belmont's High Street are not...

Scotchmans Hill’s traditional Barrel Hall sale is on again

"GOOD wine can be made in the winery, but great wine is made in the vineyard." Chief winemaker Robin Brockett says Scotchmans Hill focuses on...

Revving it up

YOU may not be aware, but on top of my council work, being a busy professional and having a full family life, you can...

A new level of home design, style and aspiration arrives in Geelong

The new Artisan two storey home design has made its much-anticipated national debut in Geelong. Located in Gen Fyansford, a new sought-after community, the Artisan...

Commonwealth Games a boon for the region

One of the reasons I love living in Geelong is the fact that every year we are home to so many wonderful major events. Yes,...

Commemorate this Anzac Day

I hope the recent Easter break was a restful time spent with loved ones. Anzac Day is upon us next Monday 25 April, where Greater...

Grants program makes region a leader in community sport

ONE of the privileges of serving on the City of Greater Geelong Council is being able to get out to local sporting clubs to...

Report to provide analysis on low-cost camping site and RV amenities in Geelong

LAST week brought to a close the City of Greater Geelong's community engagement period as part of a review into the merits of establishing...

A storm in a teacup?

With Ferris Gold Autumn on the coast is like clear sunny mornings, windless walks, jumpers and jackets and long weekends. Autumn is my favourite time of...