L-R: Bellarine MP Alison Marchant and Corangamite federal member Libby Coker at the Clifton Springs boat ramp LOCAL boaters now have greater ability to get out on the water at Clifton Springs with car parking upgrades completed at the popular site An informal overflow area at the eastern end of the ramp has been converted into 30 extra asphalt parks providing more space for boaters once they’ve launched It means more boaters can launch at Clifton Springs to access some of the Bellarine’s most productive fishing grounds for snapper Construction on the parking area was overseen by facility manager City of Greater Geelong and completed ahead of the summer holidays The project was funded by reinvesting recreational boaters license and registration fees through the Victorian government’s Better Boating Fund and Boating Safety and Facilities Program A grant of $200,000 was also made from the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said Clifton Springs was a premier boating facility providing great access to the water “Ensuring you can find a park and head out at a range of tides are fundamental elements to an enjoyable day’s boating which is why we continue to invest your licence and registration fees to improve facilities across the state.” Corangamite federal member Libby Coker said the upgrades were a win for local boaters and families who love getting out on the water and more reliable facilities mean less time waiting and more time enjoying the bay.” “We were pleased to partner with the state and federal government to deliver the car-trailer park at the Clifton Springs boat ramp and I know this will be an extremely valuable asset for the fishing and boating community for years to come,” he said The Clifton Springs Park precinct now features a pair of ramps several floating pontoons and 85 car parks big enough for cars with trailers A long-term dredging plan and maintenance dredging has also been complete at the harbour entrance to increase water depth at low tide Casting a line or cruising the open seas around Clifton Springs is now easier thanks to upgrades to the boating ramps and carparks The boating precinct now features a pair of ramps with two concrete lanes several floating pontoons to tie boats up to and 85 parks big enough for cars with trailers Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said the ramp would be valuable to the fishing and boating community for many years “Ensuring you can find a park and head out at a range of tides are fundamental elements to an enjoyable day’s boating,” she said “The Geelong and Bellarine region has one of Victoria’s highest rates of boat ownership and Clifton Springs is a premier boating facility providing great access to the water.” The informal overflow area at the precinct’s eastern end was converted into 30 asphalt parks and the new ramps were placed within an enclosed harbour as part of the project Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said the upgrades were a “real win” for families and boaters across the region and more reliable facilities mean less time waiting and more time enjoying the bay,” she said “Investing in our local boating infrastructure not only benefits the recreational community The state government reinvested $767,800 from marine licenses and registrations through the Better Boating Fund and the Boating Safety and Facilities Program A further $211,000 from the Better Boating Fund was used to develop a long-term dredging plan and conduct several months of maintenance The federal government also contributed $200,000 to the project through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program AAPAAP Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has hit back at Bailey Smith after the Geelong star fired an unprompted shot at his old club ahead… All the 2025 preppies from Clifton Springs Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? 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The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected] Dredging work is underway at one of the Bellarine Peninsula’s most popular boat ramps – the Clifton Springs According to Better Boating Victoria (BBV) the entrance to the Clifton Springs harbor is being dredged by a long-reach excavator The dredging program is set to continue through until week’s end and will increase navigable water depth to approximately 1.2 – 2m at the entrance ahead of snapper season The ramp is close to productive calamari and whiting grounds and caters for boats of various shapes and sizes This work is incorporated into a long-term dredging plan the City of Greater Geelong developed last year Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox – Communities across the Finger Lakes came together for a cleanup after storms swept through the area Tuesday afternoon News10NBC visited a mobile home park in Ontario County where extensive damage took place Trees had fallen on several homes and vehicles in the park and branches and debris were strewn across the roads The storm also knocked down power lines for the park causing outages for an unknown period of time “We’re probably going to be without power for a couple nights,” said Tatiana a resident who bought her trailer from her parents six months ago She and her two kids may not be able to live in it for weeks Tatiana described the scene as “terrifying” when she returned home and there were other trailers in way worse conditions,” she said Neighbor Jaeson Bridgeman recounted the storm’s sudden onset everything was calm – then the rain came on He avoided damage but expressed concern for his neighbors “Every house around my house got hit it was devastating to see these guys lose their homes they’ve been here for [over] 30 years Bridgeman found hope in the community’s response “It’s warming…it gives you a sense of hope “Stuff like this always brings out the best in people.” AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701 Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Geelong council’s planning committee has refused a local dog breeder’s application to breed up to five dogs at a residential address in Clifton Springs Helen Whiteside had applied for a permit to keep and breed up to five dogs at 36 Kanyanya Avenue which is within a General Residential Zone 1 Ms Whiteside has been running a small dog breeding business in the township for the past 15 years with her domestic animal business permit for her current breeding site at 142 Bay Shore Road expiring on April 9 and recently refused for renewal by the council At an emotion-charged meeting last week the planning committee heard angry claims from residents about noise dog conditions and environmental and health concerns around dog waste Supporters for Ms Whiteside highlighted her professionalism and care for her animals and the benefits her business brought to the community and individuals Councillors noted they were concerned purely with the planning aspects of the permit this is not about perceptions that the welfare of the dogs is not being maintained… it is a question about planning,” Cr Emma Sinclair said “Some of those issued raised around noise in relation to the appropriateness of use in a residential area is something we need to seriously consider.” Planning Committee chair Cr Andrew Katos said the proposed application “had the potential to create further conflict in the neighbourhood” “The acoustic report and the domestic animal management plan don’t provide confidence that the risk of loud noises from the dogs could be well managed and wouldn’t affect the area’s amenity,” he said The City of Greater Geelong has not granted a planning permit to keep and breed up to five dogs at 36 Kanyanya Avenue THE City of Greater Geelong’s Planning Committee has refused to grant a planning permit to keep and breed up to five dogs at a Clifton Springs property The applicant proposed that the dog breeding business would operate out of the garage laundry and outdoor areas at 36 Kanyanya Avenue The unique shape of the property means that it abuts four other residential properties The city stated it received complaints from neighbours about noise from barking howling and whimpering at the proposed site 18 objections and nine letters of support were received and concerns about the applicant’s ability to care for the dogs when they don’t live on site the Planning Committee found the proposed use and development of the site was inappropriately located and incompatible with maintaining a high-quality environment for residents It also found the submitted acoustic report was not carried out at the subject site Cr Andrew Katos said the application was assessed against the requirements of the Planning Scheme Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy Framework “We found that the proposed application had the potential to create further conflict in the neighbourhood “The acoustic report and the domestic animal management plan don’t provide confidence that the risk of loud noises from the dogs could be well managed and wouldn’t affect the area’s amenity “We thank the Clifton Springs community for sharing their feedback on the proposed application.” Police found a man’s body near the shore of Corio Bay in Curlewis on Monday night Research suggests Aussies are committed to addressing food waste The size of Clifton Springs is about 6.2sqkm and has 12 parks covering nearly 15 per cent of total area The population of Clifton Springs in 2016 was 7,523 and by the 2021 Census the population was recorded at 7,646 showing a population growth of 2% in the area during that time The demand for property in this Northern Bellarine town has been steadily growing in while the value of real estate has been following suit seeing over an 32% increase in property prices in the last 5 years and the rapidly developing community of Curlewis to the west Clifton Springs has become a vibrant younger community benefiting from its convenient positioning to Geelong and all the Bellarine has to offer Clifton Springs was named after a speculative township between Point Henry and Moolap about midway between Geelong and Clifton Springs In 1870 the discovery of mineral springs north of Drysdale (ie at Clifton Springs) was announced close to the beach below the Bellarine hillsides and in 1880 a company was formed to develop the site A jetty was constructed in 1890 welcoming passengers from bay steamers CoreLogic data indicates that the predominant age group in Clifton Springs is 50-59 years with households in Clifton Springs being primarily young families and retirees who are likely to be repaying on average $1,517 per month on mortgage repayments people in Clifton Springs work in a trades occupation “Clifton Springs has enjoyed a strong start to the year after building momentum in the last quarter of 2024 “The entry price points around $500,000 to 700,000 are enjoying some of the best conditions seen since the top of the market in early 2022 buyer confidence should continue to grow resulting in a stronger market over the next 12 months.” An elaborate hotel opened in 1888 and burnt down in 1923 A man has been arrested and charged with a slew of offences including child stealing and sexual assault of a child after he allegedly flashed a child on the Bellarine Rail Trail Drysdale residents are apprehensive about a proposed two-storey childcare centre due to traffic and overshadowing concerns The operators of a Bellarine milk bar have been slapped with thousands of dollars in fines by a federal court after failing to comply with a probe into a worker’s back pay Wombat's Wish administrator Annika Blattmann (middle) joined by Clifton Springs Community Men's Shed (L-R) president Rob Partridge secretary Jeff Neal and Peter Nicholls with two memory boxes and a certificate of donation MEN’S Sheds on the Bellarine are again displaying the impact they can have Clifton Springs Community Mens Shed has donated $1,500 to Drysdale-based bereavement charity Wombat’s Wish in a heartfelt gesture of solidarity as part of the two organisations’ long-standing relationship Men’s Shed president Rob Partridge said it gave the group “a great deal of satisfaction” to support Wombat’s Wish “We try to make an impact to the community through our local charities as often as we can,” Mr Partridge said “We raise funds through the Portarlington Market and by selling items we make ourselves whether they be cheeseboard “Alongside the Wombat’s Wish donation we were able to donate $2,500 to Riding For The Disabled in Wallington rounding out our $4,000 in donations that we aim to provide each year.” The Men’s Shed also provided Wombat’s Wish with a new collection of “memory boxes” an initiative run by the two organisations The memory boxes are created by the Men’s Shed with timber provided by Wombat’s Wish and are then gifted to children attending the charity’s weekend camps Wombat’s Wish administrator Annika Blattmann said the charity was extremely grateful for the donation and was excited to see the two organisations continue their partnership into its second decade “We deliver eight camps to bereaved children per year and we use these boxes as a way of collating memories created during the camp “The kids are then able to decorate it as they see fit and cherish it for the rest of their lives “We’re so glad to have the Men’s Shed on board with us and the work they do for the rest of the region.” Clifton Springs Community Men’s Shed creates about 60 memory boxes each year for Wombat’s Wish To donate to Wombat’s Wish, head to wombatswish.org.au/donate A Clifton Springs woman has been arrested months after allegedly fleeing from deputies while intoxicated and causing a crash that injured a passenger The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 18-year-old Leah M following an investigation into an August 2 incident in the Town of Sodus Deputies responded to a 911 open-line call on Quarry Road where they allege Stubbings had assaulted an individual with a blunt object before fleeing the scene in a vehicle When deputies attempted to stop her vehicle leading to a pursuit that ended in a crash A passenger in her vehicle sustained injuries Deputies detected the smell of alcohol and marijuana on Stubbings and conducted field sobriety tests She was then taken to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office where she submitted to a chemical blood test including operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs or alcohol reckless endangerment in the second degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle along with several vehicle and traffic violations Stubbings was processed at the Wayne County Jail and released She is scheduled to appear in court on March 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Upsets and close misses dominated Tennis Geelong Junior Pennant finals with eight of the 11 matches won by the team in fourth spot Grovedale Black went down to Ocean Grove 1 Boys five sets to one with Denzil Ludowyk and Rafael Berra getting through in tie-breaks Surfcoast Torquay felt the same pain in their Green Ball 2 encounter with Geelong Lawn Torquay fell on the wrong side of three tie-breaks with Grace Scholes and Victoria Nobile Grisolla succeeding the singles for Lawn before teaming up in the doubles and doing the same Western Heights Uniting suffered a similar fate in 2 Boys going down two to four and only three games to Surfcoast Jan Juc Liam Packett managed a tie-break win over Evie Ryan in the first singles while Coen and Boah Reid managed the same in the first doubles to put Juc over the line after winning the third and fourth singles Bannockburn faced Wandana Heights for the second week in a row in 6 Boys but took their first win against them when it counted Wandana’s Premier team also went down to Grovedale Yellow This was the first time the teams had met this season so it was anyone’s guess how the match would play out but Yellow were victorious two rubbers to one at the end of the morning Lara also dashed Wandana’s hopes in Green Ball 3 so the difference was the wins by Mitchell Raggatt and Kaylene Van Wyk in the third and fourth singles 1 Girls was the bright spot for Wandana when they bested Ocean Grove Again the match could have been different with each team winning a tie-break in the singles leaving Wandana to face minor premiers Barwon Heads next week Ocean Grove had a tight tussle with the Heads in 5 Boys with the teams tied at two sets all after the singles and the Grove ahead by just three games Ocean Grove’s doubles prowess showed through with Harry Gibson and Oke Willis winning the first 6-2 and Samuel Johnston and Jed Verlander sealing the win taking the second 6-4 Barwon Heads fared better in 4 Girls with a 4-2 over Grovedale Sasha Guest won her two sets for the Heads to help the team to the win despite Aria Young winning her two sets for Grovedale The teams were only separated by percentage on the ladder The closest match for the day went to Geelong Lawn and Clifton Springs White in 3 Girls where three sets went to tie-breaks and the final result was just one game The visiting Springs took a 3-1 lead in the singles with just a four game buffer but Lawn shone in the doubles with Lucy Robertson and Eva Katzer winning the first 6-2 meaning the winner of the second was the winner of the match The set went down to the wire with Priya Antony and Charlotte White eventual winners for Lawn in a tie-break — Two people facing animal abandonment charges in Ontario County The Ontario County Humane Society said a dog and two cats were left alone at a house on Kendall Street in Clifton Springs The animals were rescued and are now being cared for at a shelter deputies arrested 46-year-old Davis Isaac and 65-year-old Richard Smith who were issued appearance tickets to return to Clifton Springs Village Court at a later date a Clifton Springs couple recalled the moment their house was struck by lightning L-R: Clifton Springs Primary School student leaders Tobias CLIFTON Springs Primary School will enter a new chapter this Term 2 following the state government’s completion of the school’s large-scale upgrade The long-awaited $16.1 million upgrade and modernisation project was opened prior in late-March first green-lit during the 2020 State Budget after years of advocacy from former Bellarine MP Lisa Neville Current State Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant was in attendance for the official opening saying the upgrades are a huge boost for the school “These new and upgraded facilities is a huge win for the Clifton Springs Primary School community offering a range of unique spaces for students to learn for years to come,” Ms Marchant said Upgrades were conducted across the school premises or renovating the majority of the school’s facilities The school’s new wellness space includes a sensory room providing a quiet space for students and a space for mental health practitioners “Students at Clifton Springs Primary School will greatly benefit from the new and upgraded facilities on offer – making it a fantastic place to learn,” Minister for Education Ben Carroll said The school’s library also received an upgrade with additional spaces built for students to read and learn as well as a new art space filled with a dedicated kiln room and new creation areas The school’s science room is now equipped with adequate Bunsen burners for the first time in the school’s history allowing students to improve their chemistry-related learning Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The porous domes emerge through the water’s surface becoming increasingly exposed on the falling tide mussels and the white shells of tiny limpets have attached themselves to the rippled surfaces of the rounded structures These 46 alien-like domes form an artificial reef – part environmental restoration project part art installation – on a beach at Clifton Springs on the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong The City of Greater Geelong commissioned the design manufacturing and installation of the reef The council’s senior strategic environmental planner said it had already provided habitat for a diverse range of marine creatures since it was installed in October last year “It’s about restoring what’s been lost,” he said Roob said historic dredging and fishing practices as well as shell extraction for construction materials had done serious damage to the Port Phillip Bay ecosystem Victoria had a voracious appetite for oysters that left once-abundant stocks seriously depleted Environmental planner Ralph Roob says the Dell Eco Reef is helping to promote marine biodiversity He hopes the Dell Eco Reef will enhance biodiversity in the bay and reduce wave heights to prevent the coastline receding – a growing problem with sea level rise and increasingly severe storms exacerbated by climate change The cave-like holes in the reef domes created hiding holes for schools of juvenile whiting and anchovies “The structures create refuges from predation from large fish,” Roob said The domes are made from recycled materials which is a by product of burning coal in the Latrobe Valley Although it is too early to determine whether the reef installation will be effective in reducing shoreline loss Roob said the beach had appeared to stabilise in the past year “We do know the reef has been effective in reducing wave height and wave energy,” he said Mussels and algae are now growing on the domes which are also attracting shore crabs and shrimp Roob oversaw the installation of another artificial reef in Portarlington which he said was helping to broaden the beach and prevent shore loss The reef at Clifton Springs is surrounded by seagrass where tiny fish dart about there was a banjo shark laying docile in the grass basking in the warm There will be snorkelling tours of the Dell Eco Reef this weekend as part of the Geelong Design Week which includes a series of events that runs until October 29 The domes are designed to be moved if necessary and weigh up to two tonnes each Researchers from the University of Melbourne are undertaking experiments with the reef and examining its ability to grow native shellfish Industrial designer and Reef Design Lab founder Alex Goad created the designs and mould for the domes He said their shape was inspired by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi whose striking building designs have gained UNESCO heritage recognition in Barcelona which reach about chest height for an adult “They were designed to look like sculptural pieces.” Goad said the project had allowed him to explore his interest in design and sculpture “Being able to combine that with sea life starting to grow is the greatest privilege.” Artificial reefs have been installed in marine environments across the world including in Japan where they have been used to enhance fishing and marine conservation reefs have been constructed for surfing with limited success Melbourne University coastal erosion expert David Kennedy said only long-term research would determine whether artificial reefs are successful in protecting the coastline Kennedy has not studied the Dell Eco Reef but said artificial structures did promote marine life in areas where they were installed things will start to colonise it,” he said Roob exploring the artificial reef at Clifton Springs.Credit: Jason South Kennedy said while artificial reefs built with good intentions would probably enhance biodiversity they may deliver limited benefits in stabilising coastlines in the face of sea level rise he said the Dell Eco Reef was far gentler on the marine environment than harder structures which often resulted in the loss of beaches Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. 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The porous domes emerge through the water\\u2019s surface These 46 alien-like domes form an artificial reef \\u2013 part environmental restoration project part art installation \\u2013 on a beach at Clifton Springs on the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong The council\\u2019s senior strategic environmental planner \\u201CIt\\u2019s about restoring what\\u2019s been lost,\\u201D he said He hopes the Dell Eco Reef will enhance biodiversity in the bay and reduce wave heights to prevent the coastline receding \\u2013 a growing problem and increasingly severe storms exacerbated by climate change \\u201CThe structures create refuges from predation from large fish,\\u201D Roob said \\u201CWe do know the reef has been effective in reducing wave height and wave energy,\\u201D he said There will be snorkelling tours of the Dell Eco Reef this weekend as part of the people can swim between them,\\u201D he said \\u201CThey were designed to look like sculptural pieces.\\u201D \\u201CBeing able to combine that with sea life starting to grow is the greatest privilege.\\u201D \\u201CIf you put anything hard in the ocean things will start to colonise it,\\u201D he said entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy A pair of teenagers were taken to Geelong hospital following a car accident on the Bellarine First responders say a house fire broke out on Pleasant Street in the Village of Clifton Springs on Sunday evening According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office first responders arrived at the scene around 7:51 PM and observed flames coming from the second floor of the residence All occupants were safely evacuated from the building before firefighters contained the blaze to the second floor The fire caused significant damage to the second floor of the home Fire investigators from the Ontario County Emergency Management Office are investigating the cause and origin of the fire Finger Lakes Ambulance personnel and Red Cross representatives were also on the scene to provide assistance to the affected residents FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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Send it to [email protected] — Two people were displaced after a house fire Sunday night in Ontario County Crews responded to Pleasant Street near West Main Street in Clifton Springs around 7:50 p.m for a report of a structure fire with a victim trapped in the house firefighters declared a second alarm and attempted to search for the person reportedly trapped in the fire The house sustained heavy damage to the second floor The cause of the fire is under investigation A star Geelong golfer has been hailed a hero after an incredible rescue of a man on the 18th green of a Bellarine course Deputies arrested a Clifton Springs man last week in connection with a burglary in the Town of Tyre where a television was reported stolen from a residence Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said 32-year-old Lawrence Sullivan III was taken into custody on April 4 around 5:05 p.m Deputies executed an arrest warrant stemming from an incident in which Sullivan is accused of working with another suspect to unlawfully enter a home and steal a 65-inch television a class C felony; fourth-degree conspiracy He was transported to the Seneca County Correctional Facility where he was processed and later arraigned in Seneca County CAP Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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Blue-ring octopuses have been sighted at Clifton Springs boat ramp and at The Dell CLIFTON SPRINGS Curlewis Coastcare has issued a warning about blue-ring octopuses following multiple sightings at the Clifton Springs boat ramp and at The Dell The group urged ocean users to keep a watch and avoid all contact with these creatures “Do not walk through seagrass or put your hands in seagrass or under rocks,” a spokesperson said “Do not attempt to touch or move the octopus.” blue-ringed octopuses are usually very small and grow to a maximum size of 20cm They have eight limbs adorned with suction cups which is the only solid part of their anatomy they exhibit a light brown or yellowish hue but can swiftly shift to a bright yellow with glowing blue rings or bands as a signal to deter predators when disturbed These octopuses inhabit rock and tide pools along with shallow coral reefs around Australia In a Surf Life Saving Australia statement shared by the group the organisation warns that the “octopuses rank among the most lethal marine species globally,” with the capability to deliver a “fatal amount of venom” that could “kill 26 adults” in just a few minutes can cause paralysis and respiratory failure the initial response should be to dial emergency services apply a pressure immobilisation bandage at the bite site — A firefighter is charged with arson after he intentionally set a fire he then helped fight according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the Foster Block Apartments at Crane and Main streets in Clifton Springs just before 3:50 p.m Tuesday to assist firefighters with a complaint A dumpster in the parking lot behind the building had been set on fire and was quickly extinguished intentionally set the fire before responding with the Clifton Springs Fire Department to put it out "While the arrest of a firefighter for arson is disturbing it is important to note that the vast majority of our firefighters are dedicated members of their communities who give selflessly of themselves to assist others in their times of need," Cirencione said in a statement He was also suspended by the Clifton Springs Fire Department we all get people who bring discredit to the services we provide," Cirencione said during an interview with 13WHAM Wednesday "Humankind is not 100 percent," Cirencione continued The Clifton Springs Library temporarily closed its doors earlier this month after staff discovered potential signs of bed bugs in a collection item Library Director Phil Trautman told the Finger Lakes Times that the facility is undergoing a thorough cleaning and treatment process as a precaution prompting the quarantine of the item and the involvement of the library’s pest contractor While Trautman reassured patrons that currently checked-out materials pose a low risk the entire building is being treated to ensure no infestation occurs FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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Contenders for this unusual A-frame will need to bring their A game Barry Plant Highton agent Julia Warren said buyer inquiries for the 1975-built Bellarine Peninsula gem had flooded in from the moment it hit the market with a $645,000-$695,000 price guide “That was no surprise – it’s a standout for the area,” Ms Warren said of 4 Dumburra Ave “An A-frame is a really rare style of property RELATED: Boost Juice founder Janine Allis sells Fairhaven ‘Mad Max’ home Geelong church born again as ‘bachelor pad’ Tones and I quietly sells Mt Eliza property for more than $6m The A-frame design makes this living room feel more spacious She said that was the case for the two-storey home’s owners of the past five years While the young family was not looking for a new home when this last came up for sale “It will probably be a similar story this time,” she said noting Melbourne-based buyers seeking to rent out the property as an Airbnb were leading the charge so far The vendors added a terrace and decking for outdoor entertaining Ms Warren said while not much was known about the three-bedroom house’s origins the past five years had seen it modernised with new bathrooms and an outdoor entertaining terrace added The vendors had also repainted and “cleaned up the yard” “It genuinely just feels so homey and special,” Ms Warren said “Although it doesn’t have a large floorplan there is a sense of space from the high ceilings in that main living area “And there is still scope for (the next owner) to personalise the spaces Popular wineries including Scotchmans Hill Jack Rabbit and Oneday Estate are all within a 10-minute drive Beaches at St Leonards and Ocean Grove are not much further while Clifton Hills’ jetty and golf club are also nearby “The current owners have loved the home to bits,” Ms Warren said and it was really hard for them to let it go.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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The City of Greater Geelong (VIC) has completed maintenance dredging of the Clifton Springs boat harbour Dredging to clear the harbour channels near the entrance took place between 20 and 31 March 2024 Clifton Springs boat harbour is relatively shallow particularly after storms when sand and seagrass are deposited in the area Dredging is needed to clear the harbour channels near the entrance it may be difficult for vessels with deeper drafts to enter or leave the harbour without grounding The City of Greater Geelong recently secured funding through the Recreational Boating Dredging and Access Grants for a 25-year dredging management plan for Clifton Springs harbour The new dredging plan will ensure the facility’s long-term viability and reduce the required frequency of maintenance dredging which has been undertaken in recent years using an excavator The talk among the fishing community this week is the hot King George whiting bite we have got in the bay and by hot we’re talking as good as we have ever seen Anglers heading out have had no struggle whatsoever bagging out in very little time There is a wide variety of size fish mixed in with most around low to mid 30s with some fish getting to 45cm They don’t seem to be fussy on tides or time of day either Clifton Springs to Portarlington has been by far the most popular zone to be fishing as of late anywhere from 3 metres to 4.5 metres Still lots of fish towards the spoils grounds closest to Clifton Springs but you can save yourself the five Litres of fuel and fish closer Calamari are also in good numbers off Clifton Springs and towards the mussel farm near Jack Rabbit Anglers have been finding large numbers of calamari casting 3.0 Squid Jigs in the shallow water the biggest key at the moment is finding the clear water over the weed As far as the size of them goes they are much better than your average Clifton Springs squid Inside the bay there has been some great fishing options for landbased kayak and small boat fishos with the grammar school and Geelong Yacht Club all offering some good fishing Anglers casting soft plastics have been picking up pinky snapper All these species will typically eat the same lures and baits so it’s a great option if you are chasing a mixed bag Down the west coast the barrel tuna bite has continued with anglers fishing between Portland and Port MacDonnell getting amongst the great fish Anglers have been landing fish to over 140kg on both Skirted Lures and Divers Sticking with the bait and life is key to getting one of these big meatballs on the line Moorabool Reservoir has come onto the radar this week with some reports of anglers landing some decent trout from the shore casting small shallow diving hardbody lures When fishing here and pretty much any reservoir fishing the low light times of the day (sunrise and sunset) are the prime times so don’t be too worried about getting there too late after work or too early before work as these are the best times to fish it A Clifton Springs man has been arrested on charges of aggravated harassment following an incident earlier this week according to Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies was taken into custody Friday morning in the parking lot behind his residence on Crane Street His arrest stems from an investigation into an alleged harassment incident that occurred on October 2 Keating was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment he was transported to the Ontario County Jail He is scheduled to appear before the Town of Hopewell Court at a later date to answer the charge Further details on the nature of the harassment were not released FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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