Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Grovedale College’s efforts to build community inclusion and break down barriers for people with disability has netted it a major award The college won the 2024 Outstanding School and Community Partnership Award category in the 2024 Victorian School Sports Award for its significant involvement in the annual Workplace Big Day Out The Big Day Out brings together volunteers from the local business sector and people with disability for a fun day of activities Grovedale College students have been involved at the Big Day Out Grovedale College principal Janet Matthews said achieving the award recognised Grovedale College’s values of Community “I am immensely proud of our staff and student involvement in the Big Day Out events and our college highly values our ongoing partnership with genU,” she said “Our students gain so much from their involvement in the Big Day Out event each year and it allows such a wonderful opportunity for them to contribute to positivity in our community.” students described the 2024 Big Day Out experience as “emotional” Student feedback also demonstrated a profound impact from being involved: “Throughout the day it was hard to not be smiling ear to ear it is the most heart-warming experience I have assisted with.” “The highlights of my day included getting out of my comfort zone to have a laugh staff and volunteers to make them have as much fun as possible.” “My highlight for the day was when clients would approach me and remember my name from last year’s Big Day Out event It made me realise how much of an impression our school has made at the year prior’s event genU CEO Clare Amies congratulated Grovedale College “The annual commitment from the college and students to support our Workplace Big Day Out makes such a positive difference to this important event,” she said take the lead in running activities and make strong connections with our clients in the most meaningful way We appreciate their input to create a fully supported environment and embracing the opportunity for personal growth.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Taste of Asia food truck park is set to open on Torquay Rd Grovedale next week – pioneered by the owner of an internationally renowned restaurant in Beijing Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) are deemed non-compliant because of an increased risk profile due to higher levels of congestion on the team-bench sideline BOTH major parties have made a play for the sporting vote in Corangamite ahead of the federal election each announcing close to a million dollars towards better netball courts in Grovedale if they form government revealed within hours of each other on Thursday last week would go towards the cost of upgrading the courts used by Grovedale Football and Netball Club at Burdoo Reserve Grovedale Football Netball Club has more than 1,000 players across football and netball the Burdoo Reserve netball courts were deemed non-compliant because of an increased risk profile due to higher levels of congestion on the team-bench sideline AFL Barwon later announced Grovedale would play all its netball games indoors at the neighbouring Grovedale Secondary College stadium in 2025 Liberal candidate for Corangamite Darcy Dunstan announced his party’s $898,000 election pledge on Thursday afternoon with Corangamite Labor federal member Libby Coker matching and exceeding it four hours later Mr Dunstan said his party’s funding would deliver safe compliant netball courts so that Grovedale’s young girls and women could return to their home courts the club plays a vital role in keeping kids and adults active and engaged in sport “But without safe and compliant courts our local netballers have been left without a home This funding will fix that and secure the future of netball in Grovedale we’re investing in stronger communities healthier families and better outcomes for everyone — from kids playing their first game to senior players and volunteers who give so much to their club.” Ms Coker said Labor’s investment was essential for supporting local sport and empowering women and young people to stay active “This funding is about ensuring our community has the facilities it deserves the Grovedale Football Netball Club will be able to continue providing opportunities for participation while strengthening our local sporting culture.” “These upgrades are not only vital for today’s players but for the future of netball in Grovedale and the region.” Little separated two buyers competing for a rare house on a large block in Grovedale that was on the market for the first time The original, three-bedroom brick veneer house on the 1002sqm block was an emotional sale for the family that’s called 12 Heyers Rd home for more than 50 years Hayeswinckle selling agent Michelle Winckle said beating the $550,000 reserve price for the house on an old-fashioned quarter acre block RELATED: Geelong’s mortgage belt widens at the fringes Classy reno delivers California dream in Manifold Heights Key buyers’ return a sign of emerging growth in Geelong values The brick veneer house that’s stood on the property for decades was in need of some work Quite a bit of work needed to be done inside the home but it was an amazing parcel of land with a north-facing block.” Ms Winckle said one bidder has inspected the property days before Saturday’s auction with the second competitor making themselves known on the day The property was presented to the market in its original condition Ms Winckle said the bidders both had reached their limit when the price reached $600,000 before trading two more $500 bids each to ultimately decide who would be signing the contracts Ms Winckle said the 1002sq m block represented a rare opportunity in the southern Geelong suburb where the median house price is $660,000 “Back when I started in 2007 we used to sell heaps of the 1000sqm blocks everyone’s chopped most of them up and it’s rare still find those ones.” “The great thing about this one was the home was very original which was better because somebody can knock it down and do what they want to do.” The deep back yard on the 1002sqm block was a drawcard for both buyers Records show just 10 homes on blocks more than 1000sqm had sold in Grovedale in the past 12 months More than 200 houses have sold over that time Ms Winckle said calling it a renovators delight was an understatement saying it could be transformed with a cosmetic update or an extensive renovation with an extension It also offered opportunities for a knockdown rebuilt or multi dwelling townhouse development third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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A shocking TikTok video of a Geelong student punching a peer in the head has sparked pleas for schools to take on bullies A coroner has called for CCTV coverage at railway stations across the state to be reviewed after a teenage girl was found dead at Waurn Ponds Creek in 2022 The Liberal candidate for Corangamite has announced almost $900k to fix a netball club’s courts All the 2025 preppies from Grovedale West Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature A popular local chef passed away suddenly last week with funds now being raised so his body can be repatriated All the 2025 preppies from Grovedale Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature The developer behind a multimillion-dollar village in Grovedale set to feature chains like Starbucks and Guzman Y Gomez has revealed when the site will likely open to the public sold for $750,000 this week after a full renovation was completed The owner of a construction company who looks for “half-done” houses to keep his crew busy in leaner months has locked in a $275,000 lift in value on a Grovedale house in just five months The house was part demolished inside when it sold for $475,000 in March RELATED: Geelong owners staying home to splash cash on renovations Geelong California bungalow could harbour maritime history Quaint country church conversion graces the market Then: Some walls and floors had been pulled up before the home sold in March Highton agent Ray Rounds marketed the old brown brick veneer house as “more than a fixer upper” with a facade combining Colorbond cladding and render and other modifications including demolishing walls separating the kitchen dining and lounge rooms to create an open space while the original bathroom and laundry were remodelled a separate main bathroom and a European laundry and then puts the boys onto it and finishes them off it keep the boys ticking along,” Mr Allison said “We sold another one off market in 24 Wingarra Drive at the start of the year Young first-home buyers snapped up the house which had been open for inspection twice in one week There are plenty of renovated homes on the market Manifold Heights is listed for sale with $1.1m to $1.2m price hopes The three-bedroom house easily fits the moniker of a showstopper a far cry from when it last sold for $497,000 in 2019 Geelong’s Dion Plumb has listed Derna for $1.1m to $1.2m price hopes Striking feature wall panels offer immediate wow factor in the home while a secret cavity divider separates the two ends of the home At the heart of the home lies an inviting open-plan kitchen and double-glazed windows combine to provide both warmth and plenty of light Original charm and contemporary style meet in this character home where the wiring The property last sold for $330,000 in 2015 and has since been subdivided the three-bedroom house at 70B St Albans Rd is listed with $630,000 to $690,000 price hopes square-set ceilings and floorboards frame the interiors while a minimalist approach pays dividends in the open plan living dining and kitchen zone that forms the heart of this three-bedroom house Gartland agent Will Ainsworth has listed the home for sale with $630,000 to $690,000 price hopes Geelong West is on the market after a major renovation One of Geelong West’s earliest homesteads was finally given the renovation it deserves with a much-needed makeover proving worth the wait Homewood is a double brick beauty standing at 180 Autumn St since 1864 but had sold twice recently in a sad state Before: Inside the historic homestead the last time it was sold It’s the pride of the neighbourhood after the grand reveal of a rear extension delivering a contemporary living space Geelong’s Jim Cross has listed the home for $1.999m to $2.19m Erasing all traces of a 1970s renovation has allowed the original beauty of a restored circa 1891 worker’s cottage to shine in South Geelong The vendors of 79 Balliang St tell Nicole Mayne in gt today how they stripped back layers of paint and plaster to reveal gorgeous hidden treasures like a period brick chimney that had been covered up for decades last sold sporting a 1970s renovation in 2015 They used an original black and white photo which has been passed down through owners over time of their double-fronted weatherboard house as inspiration for their modern-day renovation Geelong agent Michael Tricarico has listed the home with $1.4m to $1.5m price hopes HightonPeter Farago Buyers with an eye for an affordable opportunity to add value have jumped on properties taken to auction in Grovedale and Highton Four bidders, who were all tradies, were active at the auction of 2 Cranley Court, Grovedale where the three-bedroom house sold for $515,000 Hayeswinckle auctioneer Michelle Winckle said the final bidder placed a $20,000 bid to scuttle the competition for the 665sq m property where the reserve was $470,000 RELATED: Where rents are rising or falling in Geelong Six bidders raise a hand for Belmont stunner Geelong’s best suburbs for buyers revealed Hayeswinckle agent Michelle Winckle said tradies were lined up for the Grovedale house Grovedale’s median house price of $665,000 has eased just 1.5 per cent in the past 12 months Ms Winckle said each of the hopeful buyers wanted to score the opportunity to revamp the home The brick veneer house was presented in as-is condition giving people the opportunity to see for themselves what work would be ahead of them Buyers were given a clear indication the house was ripe for renovation The house was described as entry-level buying for tradies or keen renovators “They were actually all tradies looking at buying something and holding it as an investment because it’s an affordable entry into the market,” Ms Winckle said so it needed to be completely renovated on the inside so they’re going to do that and keep it as an investment It was a similar story at 12 Linton Lane, Highton where two bidders saw the original two-storey house as a chance to secure a residence with Barwon River valley views Geelong agent Jason Barnett said it was fair to describe the property as a “worst house in a best street” scenario The three-bedroom residence sold for $755,000 which beat price hopes for the 857sq m property by $45,000 The price is entry-level in 2024 for the street that runs parallel to North Valley Rd where renovated houses on similar sized blocks have been selling for more than $1m The property framed panoramic views across Geelong The house directly opposite on the “down side” of the street sold for circa-$1.3m in May It was a renovated Modernist house but could give inspiration for the sort of value new owners could create through renovating Mr Barnett said the buyers had hoped the property on the “up side of the street” could become their “forever” home “Which is fair enough because if you drive home and you get to sit out there and look out over all of Geelong The house is split over two levels by a concrete slab floor it’s amazing and they were trying to get into a good street,” Mr Barnett said “I don’t think it’s too mean to say to buy the worst house in the best street They just plan to renovate it over the journey.” A Grovedale couple were horrified to learn a delivery driver kicked a magpie on their front porch A car has found itself in a head-turning position after an accident on a busy Geelong road A childcare centre could be built on a vacant plot in Grovedale and accommodate more than 80 kids if plans submitted to Geelong council are given the green light An alleged attempted home invasion and stabbing in Grovedale has left two men in hospital and led to the arrests of three people Newtown & Chilwell fast bowler Noah Guida will never forget the 2024-25 Geelong Cricket Association Division 1 preliminary final The 20-year-old took 8/20 from 15 probing overs including a stunning hat-trick to turn the contest completely around but collapsed to be all out for 72 with Guida’s hat-trick including star batters Michael McNeel and Jordan Moran for first-ball ducks The hat-trick ball was caught by Lachie Sperling in the slips cordon “I had my heart in my mouth when the ball was in the air I think I was meant to be taken off the over before I got Rob (Smith) and then obviously that got me another over Thankfully I got a few wickets and they stuck with me and got a few more Guida’s feat came after getting his wisdom teeth extracted on Tuesday and said he was “still a bit sore” Two Blues skipper Dylan Hodge took a wicket amid the Guida carnage “We had a few jokes in the changerooms about him costing me my ten-for but I can’t expect to get ten wickets because obviously that’s just unrealistic So it’s good that he got Josh Windus out because he’s quite a handy bat.” Guida said this weekend’s grand final against North Geelong had everyone at the club excited “I think it’s about not taking the opportunity for granted,” he said prepare the best we can and whatever happens Just stick to our game plans and hopefully just play our best cricket and win the flag 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… “Interlude is a temporary amusement or diversion that contrasts with what goes before or after…” kids and whatever else you need a moment from offering an outdoor space for a range of takeaway food and coffee Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here A post shared by Interlude. (@interlude.geelong) Providing gourmet toasties – made with care and love – and a range of menu items including smashed avocado as well as belly warmers such as porridge and soup coming into the cold winter season Employing a humble little team dedicated to serving their loyal and new customers to the best of their ability – always with a smile and a willingness to have a long chat over their morning or afternoon coffee interlude is the definition of a local Geelong café Charlie Bakery – which is just located around the corner on Burdoo Drive in Grovedale This is where the incredible and to-die-for pastries are made and then they travel on down to Interlude Café giving customers the option to order something sweet tasty and homemade with their delicious coffee Charlie Bakery features a range of sweet and savoury options including their mouth-watering house made Shokupan bread sanga’s AND muffins and a range of delicious other goodies to keep you coming back for more A post shared by Charlie Bakery (@charlie.bakery.geelong) The team at Interlude pride themselves on freshness and quality and believe their customers keep coming back and passing on the word knowing regulars and newcomers won’t be disappointed is that they are pup friendly – and even include a range of doggo treats from Baked By Bree afternoon or weekend outing for you and your furry friend – coffee Having opened up initially as a little coffee van in the height of the COVID 19 pandemic the team at Interlude are incredibly grateful for the continuous support from the community saying that if it wasn’t for the local and wider community cheering them on and supporting them the way we know best they would have never grown to be what they are today The team is always looking forward to meeting new customers and provide them with products that will put a smile on their face and they are grateful for every interaction they have They hope to fill your little gaps in life with joy and delicious coffee – and they don’t disappoint A second man accused of a terrifying home invasion in Grovedale has not appeared in court instead sending an email to say he is seeking legal help Grovedale star Jordan Moran reminded everyone of his batting prowess with a majestic century in round 2 of Geelong Cricket Association Division 1 on Saturday October 12 which required surgery and ended his season before Christmas in 2023/24 but bounced back in a big way against South Barwon Moran made 137 from 135 deliveries as the Tigers made a hefty 8/274 at South Barwon Reserve His knock included 12 fours and five sixes Moran said South Barwon bowled well and he had to bide his time by “knuckling down when it was tough” “They bowled well in periods and I probably didn’t have my timing where I wanted it or my placement early in the innings,” he said “I was hitting (the ball to) lots of fielders So to be able to graft that out and get through that little tricky period and then enjoy a bit of a bit of freedom once the timing and some rhythm came back was nice.” Opener Kane Pozman made 40 from 33 balls and Michael McNeel contributed 30 Moran said Pozman’s knock was just as important as his own “We spoke about that after the game that it’s probably the one of the most crucial 40s you’ll see because it got us ahead of the game and allowed Micka (McNeel) and myself just to rebuild,” he said “And then when South were bowling well there wasn’t really that scoreboard pressure because we’re already ahead of the game A very crucial 40 and just like he was when he was playing with us before he had 12 months off with uni just looking quality and hitting the ball very cleanly.” South Barwon never really looked like troubling the run chase although Nick Butters started well with 46 from 39 balls Spinner Rohan Smith (4/52) and Jack Wrigglesworth (3/28) did most of the damage in getting the Swans out for 180 “Wrigglesworth took a wicket first ball of the first over and they never really got any momentum going until Butters came in,” Moran said “Probably his first 10 balls were pretty scratchy but then he would have his 40 off the next 15 to 20 balls.” Although Smith’s 10 overs came at more than five an over Moran said the four wickets were crucial and with Luke Guest conceding just seven runs from six overs “He bowled better than what those figures suggest we didn’t field the best and I reckon we had three boundaries go between guys’ legs,” he said but bowled extremely well and then probably in tandem with Guesty at the other end I think allowed Smithy to build that pressure.” Grovedale finished last season in third spot in a very tight season that resulted in half a game between third and sixth “We’ve changed our coaching structure and got a bit more specialised one-on-one coaching going on,” Moran said I’ve got a coaching panel of about six which is just allowing access to players a lot easier We’ve got five hard wicket nets instead of two so obviously the freedom to be able to do a bit more has been pleasurable Everyone’s buying into our motto and our vision of just enjoying each other’s success and it’s a collective buying in rather than just one or two.” A SUPERB 128 from Andrew Casey allowed St Joseph’s to defeat East Belmont Casey’s 128 saw Joeys make 6/235 and then Cameron Port (4/44) and Ryan Simmons (3/37) bowled the team to victory by 46 runs SAM HALL (77) and Bailey Sykes (3/24) were the architects in North Geelong’s six-wicket win while Greg Willows (60) and Fionn Neeson (3/36) had good games for Highton NEWTOWN & CHILWELL defeated St Peters with an even team performance that saw nobody truly star although Lachie Sperling bowled well to take 2/23 from 10 tidy overs A beachside mecca is the most popular place for people searching for a home in the region position and family needs are top priorities for buyers Torquay topped Geelong’s 10 most searched suburbs on realestate.com.au underlining the continued popularity with coastal living Torquay agent Tim Carson said the town’s proximity to quality schooling and other family-friendly amenities had increased its popularity with homebuyers Torquay is one of two areas where median dwelling values are above $1m on the list but declining prices had opened the door to more people to join the exodus to the coast Lifestyle perks shine for buyers in golden neighbourhood Which Geelong suburbs gain value revealed as price recovery grows Torquay is the most popular suburb in the region for people searching for a home is the most expensive on the market with price hopes from $6.4m to $6.6m Median dwelling price combines houses and units The town’s $1.2m median house value declined 2.2 per cent last year as more than 250 homes changed hands in 2024 Mr Carson said Torquay’s affordable bracket is below $900,000 though most properties are priced between $1m and $1.5m with the top-end anywhere up to and over $6m “Prices have come back a bit with a lot of investors cashing out of the market,” Mr Carson said Geelong’s buyers advocate Tony Slack said schooling and convenience were the two most important factors driving where buyers were looking for homes is listed with $870,000 to $900,000 price hopes Iona College has opened at Armstrong Creek and then it’s schooling with families and with others whether it be downsizes or first-time buyers or young professionals it’s convenience – shopping strips,” he said The composition of the region’s 10 most-searched suburbs underlines that the market strength and popularity of Geelong suburbs is expanding from the blue-chip inner circle to a block of suburbs south of the Barwon River Hayeswinckle director Michelle Winckle said suburbs such as Highton Belmont and Grovedale offered buyers more value for money amid a flatter property market “Grovedale’s really soared over the past few years but a lot of out-of-towners were buying up in Grovedale in the middle of Covid because they saw how close it was to the Waurn Ponds shops and the coast,” Ms Winckle said The four-bedroom house at 119 North Valley Rd is listed with $900,000 to $950,000 price hopes Belmont is listed with $920,000 to $1m price hopes The three-bedroom house at 34 Dublin Drive is listed with $649,000 to $679,000 price hopes “Grovedale has now become more of an inner city suburb of Geelong the more Armstrong Creek and Warralily have expanded out And you can often get a much bigger home for the price in Grovedale than you can maybe in suburbs like Belmont and Highton.” Recent price fluctuations also opened the door to buyers in Highton “People can see that in Highton that you’re getting bigger homes for a better value price than they were getting a few years ago because the market has stabilised,” Ms Winckle said it’s more affordable to buy in Highton than you probably could in Covid.” Ms Winckle said Highton’s primary schools zones were a drawcard while the Belmont High School zone was always a winner as first-home buyers and people who are upsizing were the biggest groups active in the area Geelong’s inner suburbs remain favourites with homebuyers is selling via expressions of interest with $4.5m to $4.7m price hopes is listed with $1.85m to $1.95m price hopes central Geelong and Belmont rounded out the top five with Ocean Grove Barwon Heads and Grovedale made up the next five The draw to Geelong West is obvious to many with the access to the city centre train stations and vibrant Pakington St shopping Geelong agent Will Ainsworth said East Geelong has it’s own fans and detractors especially in the golden triangle beyond the Garden St shopping village they just always get so much interest from people even people that are not necessarily East Geelong-centric,” he said East Geelong is more tightly held than other suburbs with two houses selling in Geelong West for every one in East Geelong for example “Some people don’t like to be on that side (of the CBD) because they’ve got to – and this is Geelong for you – go through town to get onto the highway,” Mr Ainsworth said “There doesn’t appear to be as much as far as shopping amenities over there you’ve got Newcomb shopping centres or you have to go into town Grovedale CFA juniors with trophies from the state championships LEOPOLD Fire Brigade is celebrating winning the rural seniors’ division one aggregate at the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Grovedale is also rejoicing after its junior teams placed strongly The under-14 team secured second place while the under-17s finished third as Grovedale’s junior earned third place overall “The whole brigade are extremely proud of their achievements A special thanks to the coaches for their dedication in training the juniors Well done!” the brigade posted on its Facebook page More than 100 CFA urban and rural brigades competed across two weekends 3rd place: Hurstbridge A & Springhurst A A YEAR after its heartbreaking Grand Final defeat Grovedale went one step further to claim its maiden Division 1 flag The Tigers defeated Geelong Amateur is Sunday’s AFL Barwon Female Football Grand Final to win this year’s Division 1 flag 2.8 (20) to 1.6 (12) as wayward kicking proved to be a common issue for both sides who were crowned Division 1 premiers in 2022 and 2023 failed to capitalise on opportunities in the fourth quarter while Grovedale kicked three behinds to extend their advantage to eight points by the final siren Grovedale co-coach Taylah Hassett was named best-on-ground for her efforts in the Tigers’ midfield It was also Grovedale’s fifth win over Ammos in the two sides’ games in 2024 Anglesea won its second flag in two seasons defeating St Joseph’s in the Division 2 grand final who was part of the program’s inaugural premiership side in 2022 Anglesea outlasted St Joseph’s in the decider In what was also Phoebe Lingham 200th career game vice-captain Ruby Manson tagged Joeys for two goals which was bolstered by single goals for Lanhnee Firth Hannah Scott kicked two goals for Joeys and Alana Hocking kicked one Anglesea finished the home and away season with eight wins and four losses First starting as a group messaging chat less than 12 months ago not many of Belmont’s players thought they would win a premiership in their inaugural season But the Lions did exactly that at Bisinella Oval on Sunday against Modewarre in Division 3 overcoming the reigning premiers and head coach Nick Allison’s former side The game’s only goalscorers were Belmont’s Chloe Mitchell and Modewarre’s Monique Martin who was also crowned the division’s best and fairest earlier in the week A Grovedale family has honoured their son who was born sleeping for 12 years with Hope Bereavement Care A St Leonards teenager threatened to “blow up” a Geelong high school twice with a magistrate warning her she could be sent to jail This is probably not the page you’re looking for A Grovedale wedding celebrant has received a devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis and been given just months to live but there is an air of positivity around the club after a promising stretch And there has been enormous show of faith from the playing group Detectives are searching for a man after a car theft in Highton was followed by an alleged spending spree using a stolen credit card An elevated St Joseph’s opener has broken through for his first X1 century as a Grovedale leader looked to make up for lost time with his latest ton a Magpie breaks club record in comfortable win Grovedale will enter division one finals as the team to beat after locking up the minor premiership against their biggest rival Grovedale overcame inaccuracy issues to record their first win of the season in a battle of the bottom two against St Albans A popular pet and aquarium store within Geelong has announced that it will close their doors due to circumstances beyond their control Six clubs will vie for the ultimate prize in Sunday’s women’s footballer deciders as Grovedale hopes to put an end to Geelong Amateur’s division one grip hold