September 29, 2022
Family day, land auction for Ocean Grove estate
AN Oakdene Estate family day will return next month after a COVID-caused hiatus as the latest land release for the Ocean Grove community goes...
September 29, 2022
National rent vacancies dip below one per cent
RENT vacancies are continuing to fall from historically low levels, with leading researchers and advocates agreeing that the sector is in crisis. Property researcher SQM...
September 29, 2022
Chance to reflect on fallen police
GEELONG region residents will pause and reflect today on Victoria Police members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Today (Thursday,...
September 29, 2022
Planners want state cash to speed up land releases
The national peak body for town planners is calling for greater investment in regional housing infrastructure to speed up development in growth areas. Planning Institute...
September 27, 2022
Federal boost for migrant workers
GEELONG region tourism leaders have welcomed federal government moves to boost Australia's international workforce as a positive step towards easing labour pressure. More migrants would...
September 27, 2022
STRONG SIGNAL: Phone tower planned for future housing area
A MOBILE infrastructure builder is seeking pre-approval for an Armstrong Creek phone tower to improve coverage at a mobile blackspot. Stilmark has applied to the...
September 25, 2022
Geelong festival plans to expand
A DAY On The Green organisers want more punters, more often at the festival's Geelong home under plans lodged with Geelong council. The City of...
September 25, 2022
Helpful hub for inbound Tas travellers
GEELONG region businesses will have the chance to spruik their offerings to incoming travellers from next month through a Spirit of Tasmania tourism information...
September 23, 2022
Club’s plea fails to reel in support
LORNE Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC) has lost its battle to retain its outdoor beer garden after appeals to save the area failed to...
September 22, 2022
Regional win for luxurious Metricon display
A FYANSFORD display home has won acclaim as a standout in its field, with Metricon's design being awarded the best in western Victoria. The Artisan...
September 22, 2022
August posts historically poor price performance
The national housing market suffered its largest monthly decline in almost 40 years in August according to latest property research. CoreLogic's Home Value Index declined...
September 22, 2022
Mixed market outlook for spring
A leading real estate economist has predicted the busy spring period to tilt in favour of buyers as more properties hit the market and...
September 22, 2022
BEACH BOOST: Lorne surf club drawing up clubhouse makeover
LORNE Surf Life Saving Club is planning a revamp of its clubhouse that it says will bolster the town's lifesaving services for years to...
September 22, 2022
Fix for city planning mistake
State planners have ticked off a minor planning scheme amendment to the Northern Geelong Growth Area to include a previously missed farming block in the...
September 18, 2022
Paddlers next in line for Games push
OCEAN paddle racing and outrigger canoeing are the latest coastal sports to dip their toes in the water of a Commonwealth Games bid, with...
September 15, 2022
Local builds clean up at regional housing awards
SURF Coast, Bellarine and Geelong builders have been recognised as among the region's best at a Torquay awards ceremony. Housing Industry Australia hosted its Western...
September 15, 2022
Approval for Leopold greenfield rezone
The state government has ticked off a plan to rezone a housing growth corridor at Leopold in a change that would fill one of...
September 15, 2022
Little Aths club seeks third-party support for facility plan
TORQUAY'S Little Athletics club is calling out for local donors to consider offering land or cash to help deliver a dedicated track-and-field facility for...
September 11, 2022
Next-gen leaders take charge of environment forum
SURF COAST primary school students took their turn to be teachers to share their knowledge and experience with their peers. Schools from the Torquay and...
September 9, 2022
House’s helping hand for bill pressure
TORQUAY Community House is doing its bit to help ease cost-of-living pressures by connecting locals to key resources. The state government's Power Saving Bonus has...
September 8, 2022
Aussie influencers get a taste for Lorne
A renovation power couple has brought their unique and captivating style to the Surf Coast, with a Lorne beach house the latest project to...
September 8, 2022
Governments agree on construction code
Building ministers have signed off on changes to national building regulations including increased energy-efficiency disability access requirements. Sweeping changes to the National Construction Code (NCC)...
September 8, 2022
Teacher training on offer for swim courses
A STATE-funded swimming school is short of teachers for its coming summer program and is calling out for local beach experts to share their...
September 8, 2022
Tick of approval for thriving arts space
STATE government ministers visited Torquay this week for a tour of the up-and-running Multi Arts Centre. The MAC opened in March last year after a...
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