Types of houses: what’s the difference?
The saying may go that your home is your castle - but there is more than one type of home with residences in Australia...
Torquay agent recognised as one of Belle Property’s finest
REAL estate agent Peter Julian, of Belle Property Geelong and Torquay, has been named the No 1 agent for Principal Transactions Nationally at the...
It’s a family affair at the Surf Coast Suns
IN TERMS of family success at one sporting club, the Rowe/Hoyne family had a 2021 to remember despite a somewhat disappointing sporting year for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...