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February 18, 2021
Momentum builds: Developer chosen to head up Lovely Banks housing development
AWARD-WINNING developer Newland has been appointed to head up construction of a master-planned community in Lovely Banks, which will bring 15,000 new homes to...
February 18, 2021
Beyond Pink supports cancer sufferers through highs and lows
A CANCER support group on the Bellarine is providing relief, reassurance and encouragement for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Beyond Pink formed back...
February 16, 2021
Daniel O’Keefe to coach Carlton reserves
THE 2021 VFL season is drawing closer, and Carlton's side will have a Geelong connection at the helm. Former Geelong Falcons and Geelong VFL coach...
February 12, 2021
Pro is no go at Bells this year
THERE will be no Rip Curl Pro at all at Bells Beach this year, and Rip Curl and the Surf Coast Shire have both...
February 11, 2021
Seeking beauty from above and below
Nikole Ramsay found herself in foreign territory early last year as she stared at a blank diary once filled with a carefully planned schedule...
February 11, 2021
Worst year on record: Drownings occurring at unpatrolled beaches
NEW data has emerged from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) showing a concerning trend as the state grapples with the worst season on record. LSV...
February 11, 2021
Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021
EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...
February 11, 2021
Executive reserve frontage living in quiet cul de sac
Those secret spots tucked away from the flurry of activity that makes the bustling town of Torquay what it is today are hard to...
February 11, 2021
Community generosity shines in classic result
A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...
February 11, 2021
Agency Profile – David Phillips, Sales Manager, Belle Property Geelong & Torquay
With his enthusiasm for helping people with property decisions, David Phillips brings an honest and reliable service to his role as our Sales Manager. He...
February 11, 2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light
THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...
February 11, 2021
Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong
Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...
February 11, 2021
Beachfront Shell service station listed for sale
Lorne is the jewel in the crown of the Surf Coast’s holiday destinations and one on the most popular resort towns on Australia’s coastline. Tourists,...
February 11, 2021
Acreage with freshwater creek frontage
Tucked away between Ocean Grove and Queenscliff, on the ocean side of the Bellarine Highway, is a secluded hinterland haven that offers the best...
February 11, 2021
Kinder program heads to the beach
A BARWON Heads marine biologist, marine educator and mother of two is sharing her passion and expertise with the launch of Sandy Feet, a...
February 11, 2021
Town by Town Snapshot: Clifton Springs
The size of Clifton Springs is about 6.2 square kilometres and has 10 parks covering nearly 1.9 per cent of the total area.
The population...
February 11, 2021
City states its position on Surf Coast DAL
THE City of Greater Geelong still wants to be left out of the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) but is advocating for...
February 11, 2021
Henderson elected chair of Senate committee
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has received a promotion in her Senate duties, and is the new chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs...
February 11, 2021
Sweet treats abound at ice cream festival
ICE cream lovers can now dig their spoon into 144 different flavours at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery’s (GORCI) Ice Cream...
February 11, 2021
City pushes back decision on CBD special rate
THE City of Greater Geelong council has pushed back a decision on whether the special rate charged to businesses in Geelong’s CBD will continue...
February 11, 2021
Men’s Shed carpenters partner with Landcare groups
A LOCAL Men’s Shed and a conservation group have teamed up to provide nesting shelters for wildlife amid concern over the future of natural sites. The...
February 11, 2021
Auction fever strikes as reserves are smashed
AUCTION fever is upon us once again after a hiatus in sale by auction during the heights of the pandemic. The return to selling under...
February 11, 2021
Not many homes for sale in Anglesea, but why?
It has been interesting to experience what has been an incredibly busy summer period dealing with a multitude of buyers on any new property...
February 11, 2021
Geelong Chamber gets back in business with law breakfast
GEELONG Chamber of Commerce and Harwood Andrews lawyers are once again welcoming the Geelong business community back to in-person events after moving online for...
