Billy Higgins

SACRED music will take centre stage across the Geelong region next month with the return of the Windfire Music Festival. Music at the Basilica will host the 14th edition of the annual event starting next week that will tour the Bellarine and Surf Coast for concerts in addition to shows at its traditional home, Basilica [...]Read More...

Victoria's Housing Statement proposes reforms to the state's planning system to boost supply and accelerate development, with a focus on regional cities. Stakeholders welcome the move.

Geelong-based Ecoduct is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, low-profile ceiling duct that is designed for high-density residential developments. The company's PVC product is made from 50 per cent recycled material and are 100 per cent recyclable themselves, and have earned environmental certification from construction authorities. Ecoduct's products are now sold across Australia and the company has ambitions to enter international markets.

Geelong-based Ecoduct is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, low-profile ceiling duct that is designed for high-density residential developments. The company's PVC product is made from 50 per cent recycled material and are 100 per cent recyclable themselves, and have earned environmental certification from construction authorities. Ecoduct's products are now sold across Australia and the company has ambitions to enter international markets.

Geelong-based Ecoduct is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, low-profile ceiling duct that is designed for high-density residential developments. The company's PVC product is made from 50 per cent recycled material and are 100 per cent recyclable themselves, and have earned environmental certification from construction authorities. Ecoduct's products are now sold across Australia and the company has ambitions to enter international markets.

Greater Geelong has welcomed state planning changes aimed at providing faster approvals to housing projects, but says the Victorian government should force developers to include social housing properties in their new projects.

The Surfcoast Basketball Association (SBA) has defended recent fee increases for domestic competitions, saying it is necessary to cover costs and improve facilities. The SBA is also working to clear waitlists for junior playing spots.

Farm My School, a regenerative farming project at Bellarine Secondary College, has received a $150,000 funding boost from Bendigo Community Bank Bellarine. The funding will support three years' of staff employment and equipment purchases to continue growing the project. Farm My School provides produce to school families with affordable organic veggie boxes and the school canteen, and aims to educate, engage, and empower the school community to reimagine their food systems.

A new 25-lot estate is proposed to be built at the eastern edge of Winchelsea. The development is currently under consideration with the Surf Coast Shire and is expected to complement the existing character of the area.

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