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November 11, 2021
New silo art a drawcard for Rochester
WHO has seen the squirrel glider and the azure kingfisher? Well, there is going to be more to see. The small town of Rochester in...
November 11, 2021
Surf Coast Century to come to life (finally!)
THE Surf Coast Century will finally come to life on Saturday, December 4, after being postponed twice due to COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions. Celebrating...
November 11, 2021
Land prices rise twice as fast as building materials
The cost of residential land has risen more than twice as fast as the cost of building materials over the past year, says a...
November 11, 2021
Builders push for more industry support
Master Builders Victoria has successfully advocated to the Victorian Government to amend the application process for its Business Costs Assistance Program round four –...
November 5, 2021
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...
November 4, 2021
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...
October 28, 2021
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...
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...
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