February 17, 2023
Barwon development site offered for first time in generations
A riverfront Newtown warehouse is available as a prime development opportunity in the sought-after location. 36 Boswell Street is at the south end of its...
February 17, 2023
Residents, council want inquiry into potential short-stay taxes
A LONG-TIME Lorne resident fears community services and organisations will continue deteriorating unless urgent action is taken to address the town's housing affordability crisis. HAH...
February 17, 2023
Sustainable dream home shows Surf Coast’s best
One of Torquay's most renowned builders has opened its newest creation to the public, with a bespoke, eco-friendly holiday home adding to Torquay's tourism...
February 17, 2023
Old-school beach house oozes opportunity
A rarely-offered 1970s beach shack at Jan Juc has hit the market in a prime development opportunity. 236 Duffields Road is a short stroll to...
February 17, 2023
Indulgent living in serene Surf Coast location
An entertainer's dream in a perfectly positioned coastal paradise in on offer at this premium Fairhaven property. 8 Wybellema Drive, Fairhaven is situated on 1,268sqm...
February 16, 2023
Responders reflect on fire and local reaction
EMERGENCY services personnel gathered at Anglesea Fire Station yesterday morning for a private acknowledgement of the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires. Veterans of the February 1983...
February 16, 2023
“Off the scale”: Fire report outlines catastrophic conditions
SCORCHING temperatures and gale-force winds caused fire danger beyond authorities' capacity to measure in the evening of Ash Wednesday 1983, according to reports prepared...
February 16, 2023
Scars remain for campaign veterans
IN his six decades of service as an Anglesea firefighter, local CFA legend Bill Bubb says nothing he experienced on the Surf Coast approached...
February 16, 2023
“Sea sparkle” lights up Jan Juc ocean
A SPECTACULAR algae bloom in the Surf Coast ocean has dazzled onlookers with a shimmering light show in recent days.
February 16, 2023
Cooney-Cross in World Cup rehearsal
TORQUAY football product Kyra Cooney-Cross has cemented a spot in Australia's squad this month ahead of the home FIFA World Cup that kicks off...
February 15, 2023
Councils pitch key projects for federal funding
INFRASTRUCURE upgrades, environmental projects and town character preservation are top of local council's wishlists ahead of the coming Federal Budget. The City of Greater Geelong...
February 10, 2023
Snap decision captures fascinating fire view
During four decades of service, Victorian firefighter Tim Fitzgerald battled some of the state's most devastating bushfires. But he says there's only one day that...
February 10, 2023
Ash Wednesday fires a catalyst for CFA changes
Victoria's rural firefighting agency has undergone a wholesale modernisation since Ash Wednesday that continues today, as it strives to never again experience a tragedy...
February 10, 2023
Community to pause and reflect
An oral history project of the Ash Wednesday bushfires is under way to ensure the local community enshrines first-hand accounts of the tragedy in...
February 10, 2023
Well-positioned family investment
The Armstrong Creek growth corridor has evolved to become a large, connected community that has all the facilities and infrastructure you need right at...
February 10, 2023
Special vantage point for Barwon Heads beauty
A riverside sanctuary within the peaceful Barwon Heads village and tucked away at the end of a secluded court is the promise of this...
February 10, 2023
Near-new custom home in desirable neighbourhood
Move into a new home surrounded by modern Surf Coast estates without the construction hassle in Torquay's north. 20 Wax Avenue is just one-and-a-half years...
February 10, 2023
Classy executive home at bayside estate
An abundance of space inside and out within easy reach of Port Phillip Bay are the hallmarks of this executive-style home at Clifton Springs. 32...
February 10, 2023
Hayden returns to Geelong base
Hayden Real Estate has revived a 60-year-old tradition with the return of its Geelong office. Glenn and Kylie Hartman have switched their real estate business...
February 10, 2023
Grand views in spacious estate
A front-row view to the very best of Lara is on offer at this generously proportioned family home. The spacious, two-storey pad at 58 Eastlakes...
February 10, 2023
Investors prepare to strike on Belmont land chance
The City of Greater Geelong council's public land sale is surging ahead with investors ready to strike on a vast block of prime-located suburban...
February 10, 2023
Legacy Jan Juc property sells to potential
A three-way bidding war for one of Jan Juc's oldest houses has seen the prime located property smash through its reserve. 15 Empire Avenue, Jan...
February 6, 2023
Plan to create Winchelsea industrial estate
A FARMING block in north Winchelsea would be developed into an industrial estate to provide more commercial land for the growing town. The Surf Coast...
February 3, 2023
Airy, trendy living at custom-made residence
Elegant family living in an established residential area of Torquay are the selling points of this distinctive home. 30 Koomeela Drive, Torquay is a custom-built...
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