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October 9, 2021

Furniture for future generations

The fine craftsmanship of Ross Thompson Furniture formulates into modern and minimalist designs that can easily be the centrepiece of a room. You can see...

October 8, 2021

Geelong about to reappoint Scott

Geelong will re-sign Chris Scott for another two seasons, meaning he will become the AFL club's longest-serving coach. The new deal will secure Scott through...

October 7, 2021

Metricon showcases double storey design excellence across Geelong

In Geelong and surrounds, a growing number of new home buyers are opting to build two-storey homes to maximise the amount of space inside...

October 2, 2021

Jewellery designed in the heart of Torquay

TORQUAY jeweller, artist and mum Sarah Broadhead works from her backyard studio crafting handmade jewellery inspired by the coast. Sarah's business, This Design, is a...

September 29, 2021

Shire to change Australia Day arrangements

THE Surf Coast Shire council will drop its Australia Day celebration on January 26 next year and every year from now on, with the...

September 28, 2021

Cruise the Murray on the PS Emmylou

Special Limited Koondrook Expedition Cruises - four new departures released

The first seven-night cruise sold out in days, now PS Emmylou...

September 25, 2021

Surf Coast to exit lockdown tomorrow, Geelong unknown

HEALTH Minister Martin Foley today said the Surf Coast Shire would come out of lockdown at 11.59 tomorrow night, Sunday, September 26. It is unknown...

September 25, 2021

Wagtail wonders lift community spirit

ARTIST Mike McLean breaks into a smile as he does a quick mental count of how many wagtail paintings he has produced in recent...

September 23, 2021

Escape to the country

HINTERLAND living is the desire of many, a place to get away from it all and create your own private piece of paradise while...

September 23, 2021

Buying success in hot markets

Elevated demand in a time of continued low advertised supply means many potential purchasers are missing out on buying property, according to a national...

September 23, 2021

Housing turnover reaches the highest level in nearly 12 years

CORELOGIC estimates there were almost 598,000 house and unit sales across Australia over the year ending August 2021; the highest number of annual sales...

September 23, 2021

New home sales remain firm in August

THE most recent Housing Industry Association (HIA) New Home Sales Report for August shows the strength in new home sales indicate that the boom...

September 23, 2021

More Lara land titles

DEVELOPER Villawood Properties has announced new land titles at its Coridale community as other Lara projects languish and the UDIA warns of an urgent...

September 23, 2021

A safe and vaccinated building and construction industry vital to Victoria

MASTER Builders Victoria and the Property Council have welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to boost building and construction workforce vaccination rates and undertake a...

September 21, 2021

Bring ‘The Coast’ home

ANGLESEA’S modern fine dining restaurant, The Coast, has carefully crafted three at-home dining experiences. Known for their high-quality local produce menu, The Coast At-Home offers...

September 16, 2021

Torquay’s Bells Beach Backpackers snapped up by investor

INVESTORS have jumped on a prime gateway development site on Torquay’s main thoroughfare seeing the current Bells Beach Backpackers site selling for $2,150,000 on...

September 16, 2021

Your own private oasis on the Great Ocean Road

THE Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations and being able to live or holiday along this stunning coastline is the...

September 16, 2021

Building and construction underpins further GDP gain during June 2021 quarter

VICTORIA’S economy grew by 1.4 per cent during the June 2021 quarter, a little stronger than expected by market watchers. In contrast, Australia’s economy grew...

September 16, 2021

Land sales frenzy as supply dries up

LAND sales surged in the Geelong region for the June quarter as buyers scrambled to take advantage of changes to the Regional First Home...

September 16, 2021

Bellarine Property launches new website with wow factor

Bellarine Property has launched a stunning new custom website which features industry-first functionality and local listings, while showcasing the region with beautiful imagery. The easy...

September 16, 2021

ONE big win for Torquay agency named International Office of the Year

ONE Agency Surf Coast was awarded International Office of the Year 2021 at the One Agency Australasian Real Estate Awards held virtually last week. The...

September 13, 2021

Peak body confirms developer contributions add to house prices

After years of debate on whether council endorsed Developer Contribution Plans (DCP) add to the price of developed land, the Housing Industry Association (HIA)...

September 9, 2021

Getting ‘financially fit’ for spring

Loan Market Geelong is the city's most awarded mortgage brokerage for one reason. The many accolades they've received (including, most recently, the 2021 Regional Brokerage...

September 9, 2021

Potential plus in Old Torquay

OLD Torquay has always been a popular choice for people looking for a beach home or to upgrade. The new golden triangle of the original...

September 9, 2021

Specialist and effective property law advice

Coulter Roache’s Property and Development team provides specialist legal advice tailored to individual circumstances. They regularly assist and advise property developers, purchasers, vendors, owners corporations,...

September 9, 2021

Transform your home with RMS Traders

RMS Traders has been supplying high-quality natural stone tiles and pavers that have been effortlessly enhancing the homes and outdoor spaces of their customers...

September 9, 2021

Housing affordability decreases

AFFORDABILITY in regional areas has come under pressure from multiple factors according to the Housing Industry Associations (HIA) latest Housing Affordability Index. The Index is...

September 9, 2021

Sub-Zero & Wolf design possibilities

Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, offer outstanding designs with timeless appeal and advanced performance features that provide simple and...