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Lorne Foreshore comes to life for local market

THOUSANDS of local residents descended on the Lorne Foreshore over the weekend for the Lorne Market, which raised over $7,000 for Lorne P-12 College. Saturday's...

More Geelong, Surf Coast suburbs eligible for NBN upgrade

THE number of Victorian homes and businesses eligible to upgrade to full-fibre connections on the National Broadband Network (NBN) has reached more than 700,000,...

Start your learning journey with TAFE

If you want to start your tertiary studies in 2024, look no further than your local TAFE – The Gordon. TAFE is the smarter choice....

Giving the gift of hope

THE BARWON Health Foundation is calling on the local community to give the gift of hope this spring by supporting cancer patients in the...

No change in interest rates at Bullock’s first meeting

Stretched borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain as the Reserve Bank board chooses to leave interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent. The...

Andrews to resign as premier

Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria's premier after almost a decade in the top job. Mr Andrews will step down as the state's leader and...

War on landlords sees mum and dad investors flee the market

Investors are being further pushed out in the cold as the weight of regulation, taxes and unrealistic reforms mooted by government, sees mum and...

Women’s World Cup a hit with crowds, TV audiences

A sell-out final and more bumper TV ratings have capped the biggest and most successful Women's World Cup to date. The tournament fell just short...

CCMA announce catchment expert as new CEO

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will soon have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke taking on the chief executive officer role from...

Elevated living at Bellarine gateway

This beautifully-presented exquisite Arden Homes masterpiece is a cut above – in more ways than one. 17-19 Etosha Way, Curlewis is positioned at an elevated...

Stunning residence with golf course views

Lush green fairways and pristine Surf Coast beaches surround this peaceful home on one of Torquay's most prestigious streets. Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac 255...

Reserve Bank governor pledges ‘significant’ overhaul

FEWER meetings, post-decision press conferences and more board member interaction with staff have been given a tick by the governor of the Reserve Bank.\ Philip...

Prime Surf Coast agricultural land on sale in Gnarwarre

A custom-built home on more than 11 hectares of prime Surf Coast agricultural land is on the market at Gnarwarre. 92 Monahans Road is an...

A historic gem offering prime accommodation

Geelong's famous rooming house is on the market for its new owner following a recent renovation of the 1850s building. The heritage-listed property at 55...

New blow for home owners as interest rates rise again

Mortgage holders have been slugged with another 0.25 percentage point interest rate rise. The Reserve Bank board has opted to keep pressure on borrowers as...

Rare acreage opportunity with fully equipped equine enterprise

The word "rare" can be somewhat over-used in the description of real estate offerings in the market today but with Hodges recent Drysdale listing,...

Dulux Colour Awards

A trio of outstanding examples in interior design from across the Geelong region have made the shortlist in this year's Dulux Colour Awards. Regarded as...

Students try crazy ideas to solve big problems

STUDENTS from three Geelong schools have pitched some of their crazy ideas to create some crazy good solutions to improve the community. Hosted by Crazy...

RBA board finally presses pause on interest rate rises

Australia's central bank has left interest rates unchanged at 3.6 per cent in April as the economy shows signs of cooling off.

The decision...

Austin’s Wine on the Waterfront

THIS weekend, local Bellarine Winery Austin’s Wine and Novotel are joining in on the Tastes of Central Geelong Festival with a Waterfront Long Lunch...

The Barwon Heads Art Group annual Easter exhibition is back

The Barwon Heads Art Group is bringing back their much-loved annual Easter Art Show, and this year it will include a live painting demonstration. Art...

Stock up on $1 books this April

UNITING Barwon-Grovedale is hosting its April book sale, and nothing is over one dollar. The Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, sale in on...

Paint chemistry to painting coastlines

FOR more than 30 years Torquay-based artist Adam Stanley has spent his free moments painting, and now says the medium is his specialty. Early in...

Albanese reveals Indigenous Voice referendum question

AUSTRALIANS will be asked at a referendum whether they support an Indigenous Voice to parliament and executive government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined the details...