Company says sale and leaseback deal done to free up liquidity Chinese bulker company Fujian Highton Development has sold four newly-purchased secondhand bulk carriers to Chinese lessor Xiamen Xiangyu Financial Leasing. The Shanghai-listed company disclosed on 1 May that it sold two kamasarmax and two panamax bulk carriers for CNY 431m ($59.2m). The quartets are the New Times-built 81,700-dwt AM Krakow and AM Buchanan (both built in 2013) and Hudong-built 76,100-dwt AM Zenica (built in 2014) and AM Annaba (built in 2013). Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Your data on TradeWinds TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. 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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) The four-bedroom house at 2 Hendriks Court A bold opener from the eventual buyer knocked out most of the competition at the first bid for a renovated and extended Highton home The four-bedroom house at 2 Hendriks Court sold for $910,000 after two bidders contested Saturday’s auction Barry Plant South Barwon agent Kingston Wade said seven potential buyers were set to make a play for the 654sq m in Highton’s Olympic estate after a strong campaign RELATED: Classy reno brings city fringe bungalow back from the brink Lavish oasis sparks international interest in Leopold Geelong mansion linked to racing legend to be offered for sale The extension and renovation created a large Mr Wade said 67 groups inspected the property in the lead-up to the auction with a quoted range of $820,000 to $880,000 only two of which got a chance because the bidding opened at $870,000 “It actually went a lot better than we thought it was going to Mr Wade said the quality of the renovation was key to the interest in the property The main bedroom retreat was another addition to the home “It’s an older property which has been rebricked at the front so looks very modern,” he said “They extended the home and put a master retreat in as well which really opened it up because it used to be a three-bedroom house.” The striking dark brickwork at the front contrasted with the timber windows to create a striking facade With the double garage relocated to the front of the block as part of the extension the layout opened right up to offer a substantial living zone with a galley kitchen featuring a bold aqua splashback a breakfast bar and french doors leading from the dining area onto a rear deck The aqua splashback created a bold feature in the galley kitchen French doors connected to a deck and spacious back yard The main bedroom suit occupied a private space near the entry passage an updated central bathroom and laundry occupying the original portion of the house The property is close to Clairvaux and Bellaire primary schools and Belmont High School along with proximity to Highton Village shops and McDonald Reserve named after gold medal swimmer Jon Hendriks is part of a mid-century Highton estate where the streets are named in honour of Australian athletes from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics 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. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. One of China’s fastest-growing bulker owners continues its fleet expansion with the $10.2m purchase of the 14-year-old It marks Highton’s smallest and oldest acquisition this year.  The company has also secured four ships from ArcelorMittal Shipping for $60m — two 2013-built 82,000 dwt kamsarmaxes (AM Krakow and AM Buchanan) and two similarly aged 76,000-dwt panamaxes (AM Annaba and AM Zenica) This follows its February purchase of two 20-year-old Japanese-built capes from Zodiac Maritime — the Cape Heron (Mitsui) and Cape Hawk (Namura) — its fourth cape addition since September it added 12 bulkers last year and now operates 22 vessels This aspiration could only be achieved whe.. While I appreciate the realism here about the scope of the p.. Spot on and a refreshing strategic overview Don't have an account? Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE A three-storey apartment building in Highton will not go forward following objections from the Geelong community City of Greater Geelong Council refused a planning permit application for the proposed Barrabool Road development after receiving 31 objections and one letter of support The development would have featured 21 dwellings mostly one- and two-bedroom homes and one three-bedroom apartment on top of a basement carpark with a 10.47 metre proposed height The two lots are within an established neighbourhood earmarked as an increased housing diversity area opposite Higthon Reserve and close to Highton Village Neighbourhood Centre Matters raised during the application’s public notice included neighbourhood character overlooking adjoining rooms and private open spaces Planning Committee chair and councillor Andrew Katos said he thanked the community for having its say on the application “The proposal failed to meet daylight to new windows energy efficiency and other objectives,” he said “We found that the planning application is inconsistent with neighbourhood character and wouldn’t make a positive architectural and urban design contribution to the area.” Highton Lane works are scheduled in coming weeks with a prime seal of bitumen emulsion being applied this coming Thursday 10 April 2025 Mayor Cr Steve Rabie wanted to let the community know that the spray seal was just step one of the process with more to come to get the road in shape we’ll be applying the prime seal to the road then letting it dry for a couple of weeks before asphalting near the end of April “The final asphalt will be 40mm deep as Council has approved an increased thickness due to the mix of heavy traffic Placement of the asphalt will be followed by line marking and signage,” said Cr Rabie with a break in works over the Easter period we don’t want residents to worry that the process is complete The spray is a crucial priming step,” said Cr Rabie This crucial step protects the road’s subgrade layers by sealing the surface with an emulsion to prevent moisture infiltration ensuring the foundation remains stable until the asphalting can be completed “We expect that residents can enjoy the new road from May “We look forward to seeing the improvements on yet another part of Mansfield Shire’s critical road network,” said Cr Rabie These works are part of the IMPACT Route project The IMPACT Route (Integrated Mansfield’s Productivity Agricultural Communities and Tourism) project is funded with $9.8 million from the Australian Government’s Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program and $2.5 million contributed from Council’s budget For more information about the project or the works on Highton Lane Contact Us An artist's impression of Belle Vue Arcade under the Urban Design Framework (UDF) for the area THE City of Greater Geelong has referred the submissions gathered as part of the most recent phase of the Highton Village Urban Design Framework (UDF) community consultation process to an independent panel received about the Planning Scheme Amendment C457ggee Among the concerns raised are the proposed rezoning of two city-owned car parks in Belle Vue Avenue and Taylor Court and the inclusion of an affordable housing policy the city has proposed further changes to the amendment as a background document in the planning scheme An additional change to the amendment was proposed by Cr Andrew Katos during the city’s February meeting which specified a building height limit of 9m along Belle Vue Avenue “to maintain the character of Highton Village” Cr Katos said the purpose of the amendment was to reflect “the will” of the vast majority of local residents and business users through the community consultation process Cr Eddy Kontelj said he was hopeful the amendment would mark “a step in the right direction” in appeasing the concerns of both retailers and residents in the area Deputy mayor Ron Nelson said it was important everyone’s views were heard through the next stages of the consultation process “By referring to submissions to an independent panel we can ensure an open and accountable process,” he said “We thank the submitters for taking the time to give feedback.” The independent panel will review the feedback received on Amendment C457ggee before making recommendations to the city and submitters will have the opportunity to appear before the panel to have their say A trio of first-home buyers had a free run to compete for a “very original” Highton home where the work required to bring it up to scratch as a rental put off potential investors The three-bedroom house at 11 Amoore Ave sold for $531,000 at Saturday’s auction Highton agent Michelle Winckle said the 651sq m property went to auction with a $500,000 reserve Competition for the house was confined to the three bidders RELATED: Albo, Dutton wage war on key election issue Parkfront Rippleside townhouse oozes class, quality Abandoned crisis accommodation centre to be sold off so it wasn’t really open for any investors,” she said they would have had to spend money on it straight away to get it rented “So it was one of those homes that first-home buyers really had a chance but whoever bought it has to spend the money to do it up.” Ms Winckle said the “blank canvas” needs vision offering a three-bedroom house that has “great bones” The property last sold in 2012 for $325,000 and was subsequently rented out timber floorboards and rumpus room at the back The beauty is a first-time buyer could take their time “He’s happy to live in it as long as he needs to and then over time he’s do work to it,” she said CoreLogic records show the property was the cheapest price for a stand-alone house in the past 12 months in Highton The median house price in Highton is $868,000 The rumpus is one of two living areas in the home An updated three-bedroom house at 15 Amoore Ave sold for $700,000 two weeks ago It’s the eighth house to sell in Amoore Ave in the past two years amid a changing of the guard in the Highton neighbourhood behind Clairvaux Catholic School In fact 16 houses have changed hands in the pocket including Amoore Ave “I think more younger people are buying in to that pocket and starting to do up the homes around that area because it backs on to the school and it’s near McDonald Reserve “Homes in that area have been left for a while and now people are coming in and they’re renovating them and it’s really changing the aspect.” A Highton home where new owners could undertake cosmetic renovations before making the most of the property has attracted four bidders at a weekend auction The three-bedroom house at 246 Mount Pleasant Rd, Highton Barry Plant Geelong agent Kieron Hunter called the auction where four bidders raised their hand for the 720sq m property The 1950s era brick veneer house is just down the road from Highton’s North Valley Rd shops and close to Montpellier Primary School and Barwon River parkland Splurge on Geelong’s cheapest suburbs as buyers grab bargains Denis Walter selling up to cross the river again Auctioneer Kieron Hunter calls for bids at 246 Mt Pleasant Rd Mr Hunter said it would be an easy job for any buyer to set the home on its next chapter “We have a very level floor in there for a very level-headed bidder,” Mr Hunter said polish the boards and you are away,” he said with two groups doing most of the work until the first group dropped out at $680,000.Mr Hunter revealed the property was on the market as the price reached $690,000 It had been listed with price hopes from $639,000 to $689,000 The property last sold in 2018 for $620,000 and had been subsequently rented out Another investor buyer pounced at auction to grab a three-bedroom house in Highton’s Olympic estate Buyers advocate Tony Slack was the only bidder for the 652sq m property at 13 Roycroft Ave, Highton Ray White Highton agents Alex Ilyin and Adam Natonewski listed the property with $650,000 to $700,000 price hopes The house has built-in wardrobes to each bedroom an updated bathroom and a covered deck overlooking the deep backyard where a gate accesses McDonald Reserve The three-bedroom house at 13 Roycroft Ave Highton’s median house price stands at $862,000 in December 6.2 per cent lower than the same time last year Mr Slack said more investors had judged that Geelong had reached the bottom of the market with the numbers stacking up for investment grade properties the size of the block opening up onto that reserve at the back home was solid enough,” Mr Slack said Mr Slack said that rents had held up and vacancy rates continue to be at record lows “At that price point it’s like you’re buying for land value and it’s a home that you don’t really need to spend a lot of money on (to reach) minimum standards to be able to rent it out.” Highton grabbed the final spot in the Geelong Cricket Association Division 1 top four with a superb run chase against St Joseph’s The Heat will front up against Grovedale for an elimination final this weekend after chasing down Joeys’ 230 all out Highton’s deep batting line-up compiled 6/232 with Jack Cook (65) and Zac Wills (49) contributing Errol Burns (16 not out) joined Tejas Gupta (26 not out off 24 balls) The pair combined for an unbroken 35-run stand to see the Heat safely home and into the finals Andrew Vine capped off a great game for St Joseph’s taking three wickets to go with his day one 76 Grovedale fine tuned for its elimination final with a big win against East Belmont The Tigers made light work of the small total of 107 and batted all day for 6/321 with twin centuries to Jack Wrigglesworth (121 not out from 129 deliveries) and Jordan Moran (102 off 113) A six-wicket haul from Lachie Sperling helped Newtown & Chilwell win the minor premiership and defeat South Barwon Sperling took 6/46 from 25 overs while Nick Burke grabbed three wickets with South Barwon all out for 199 in reply to the Two Blues’ 248 Harry Hauenstein made a nice 68 for South Barwon St Peters was unable to climb into fourth spot Needing 296 for victory and any shot at fourth place St Peters was bowled out for 61 with Magpies’ left-armer Tom Mathieson taking 5/17 paceman Dale Kerr 3/26 and spinner Bailey Sykes 2/10 but made it safely to 1/32 when stumps were pulled A century to Lara’s Rob Sodomaco was a highlight from Division 2 Sodomaco made 102 for the unbeaten minor premiers in a good win against Torquay Leopold’s Jake Le Maistre took 5/23 in his side’s win against Geelong West Bell Park defeated Bell Post Hill to claim fourth spot with Nikhil Deep Pottabathini getting a well-compiled 66 Jason (3/38) and Daniel (3/47) Grozdanovski were instrumental in Murgheboluc’s win against Geelong City despite a fine 65 from Byron Taylor A superb all-round game from Corio skipper Anthony Grace dominated play in Division 3 Grace made 179 not out on day one and then took 8/106 from 31.4 overs to give the Devils a win against Thomson despite 102 from Seb Dew A five-wicket haul to Jake Dubbeldam allowed Alexander Thomson to bowl Bannockburn out for 164 Manifold Heights finished the season with a four-wicket win against Modewarre with Matthew Pratt (6/18 and 48) player of the match Blayke Sadler took 5/10 from 11 overs as Marshall overpowered Waurn Ponds Deakin The two sides will meet in an elimination final this week Sam Giles (89) and Hayden Spiller (69) spearheaded Lethbridge in a warm up for the elimination final against Newcomb & District A typically hard-hitting 55 from 39 balls from Andrew Spengler gave Little River the minor premiership and a win against St Albans Breakwater A big game from Harli Givvens (52 from 28 balls and 3/39) and four wickets to Joel Hart ensured Meredith got the points against Teesdale Newtown & Chilwell vs North Geelong at Queens Park Reserve Thomson vs Alexander Thomson at Thomson Recreation Reserve Marshall vs Waurn Ponds Deakin at Lawn Addicts Oval Little River vs Meredith at Little River Reserve Lethbridge vs Newcomb & District at Lethbridge Recreation Reserve A much-loved family home offered for the first time in 52 years sparked a four-way battle as buyers showed their appreciation for its prized old Highton neighbourhood The St Elmo Cres address lit a fire under auction day bidders who saw potential to make the original three-bedroom house their own A young family bidding over the phone while holidaying overseas eventually snared the 852sq m property for $785,000 RELATED: Where Geelong buyers can find an edge as affordability bites Why South Geelong ‘house of fun’ was ideal wedding venue Geelong West renovation earns $50k premium The quiet street is walking distance from Highton Primary School The resulted landed $45,000 above price hopes Geelong agent Will Ainsworth said the scarcity of similar properties in the area and the attractive block size fuelled competition “These properties are not just run of the mill you turn up next week and there’s another one,” he said “The buyers went through quite early on and knew they were going to be overseas “They are a young family and wanted something they could move into and do some things to over time and with the block size.” Geelong agent Will Ainsworth said it was “exciting” to see such a depth of competition in the crowd An underbidder raises a hand for the 852sq m property The kitchen/meals area has sliding doors onto a patio and quickly raced past top price hopes of $740,000 He said the selling up was “ big deal” for the vendors whose family had owned the brick house since 1972 adding a rear main bedroom suite with a balcony to access the mature garden The flexible floorplan also includes two living zones still sporting their original amber glass panelled doors The spacious front living area has room for formal dining The main bedroom is a private retreat with balcony access Mr Ainsworth said the vendors had fond memories of 30 or 40 children living and playing the street With Highton Primary School and the Tim Hill Recreation Reserve within walking distance the location continues to attract families “There was also apparently a Geelong footballer that lived over there and the penalty was if you missed something he would stab you with a footy bang Geelong’s market for retirement living is about to get more crowded as a new entrant acquired a substantial landholding at Highton owned by Swedish private equity find EQT Infrastructure has emerged as the purchaser of the close to 5ha Colac Rd property opposite Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre Levande secured the vacant residential infill site in a deal worth in excess of $20m negotiated by the Colliers Geelong team of Chris Nanni and Ben Young RELATED: Geelong suburbs with the projects delivering the most new housing revealed New owners in the frame for Pix Cinema conversion Crackerjack opportunity has Ocean Grove buyers seeing green The 47,108sq m property at 140-150 and 152-156 Colac Rd and 246-248 South Valley Rd is suited to multiple mixed-use and residential development outcomes. “The campaign generated interest from local and national residential, aged care and retirement living developers, many of whom we know are still in acquisition phase throughout the Geelong region, as it continues to provide significant growth and opportunity,” Mr Nanni said. “The property is surrounded by incredible amenities, with the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Homemaker Centre, as well as Epworth Hospital, Deakin University and Geelong CBD, all just a short drive away.” Retirement living brand Levande has acquired a circa 5ha Highton site amid expansion plans in the Geelong region. Mr Young said the prime location was a key consideration for Levande. The Highton site will reportedly house around 120 independent living units, a clubhouse and communal facilities. A portion of the site was earmarked for a $13.5m townhouse and apartment project from Glengarry Developments, which is behind the nearby Nexus project on the former Flintstones site. Part of the site had previously been the target for German supermarket giant Kaufland before Geelong councillors blocked development plans. The site is adjacent to a substantial medical centre. Surrounding suburbs hold some of Geelong’s biggest retirement and over-55 lifestyle communities from industry players, including Keyton, Ryman Healthcare and Stockland’s Halcyon. The 4.7ha site at 140-150 and 152-156 Colac Rd and 246-248 South Valley Rd, Highton. Levande, which is chaired by David Gonski, has been acquiring key sites around Australia with the aim of not only growing but also investing in and refurbishing its portfolio of assets, which includes 58 retirement communities. The Highton site fits the mould of the brand’s growth strategy, looking to acquire assets in prime locations to fulfil the demand for high quality retirement living. Geelong has benefitted from a large population shift out of Melbourne and other regional areas seeking greater lifestyle opportunities. Highton is undergoing a transformation, offering diverse housing options. Geelong’s growing demand is highlighted by an influx in infrastructure investment, with the largest industries including healthcare, retail and construction. Mr Nanni said there is continued demand from the retirement sector for landholdings in the region 4ha and 12ha. “There are a number of groups looking for large landholdings down on the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Greater Geelong. Some have secured sites already and some are still looking,” Mr Nanni said. “They’ve obviously seen Geelong as a growth area and are looking to expand their portfolios.” realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. RELATED: Geelong suburbs with the projects delivering the most new housing revealed New owners in the frame for Pix Cinema conversion Crackerjack opportunity has Ocean Grove buyers seeing green The 47,108sq m property at 140-150 and 152-156 Colac Rd and 246-248 South Valley Rd is suited to multiple mixed-use and residential development outcomes “The campaign generated interest from local and national residential many of whom we know are still in acquisition phase throughout the Geelong region as it continues to provide significant growth and opportunity,” Mr Nanni said “The property is surrounded by incredible amenities with the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Homemaker Centre Retirement living brand Levande has acquired a circa 5ha Highton site amid expansion plans in the Geelong region Mr Young said the prime location was a key consideration for Levande The Highton site will reportedly house around 120 independent living units A portion of the site was earmarked for a $13.5m townhouse and apartment project from Glengarry Developments which is behind the nearby Nexus project on the former Flintstones site Part of the site had previously been the target for German supermarket giant Kaufland before Geelong councillors blocked development plans The site is adjacent to a substantial medical centre Surrounding suburbs hold some of Geelong’s biggest retirement and over-55 lifestyle communities from industry players The 4.7ha site at 140-150 and 152-156 Colac Rd and 246-248 South Valley Rd has been acquiring key sites around Australia with the aim of not only growing but also investing in and refurbishing its portfolio of assets The Highton site fits the mould of the brand’s growth strategy looking to acquire assets in prime locations to fulfil the demand for high quality retirement living Geelong has benefitted from a large population shift out of Melbourne and other regional areas seeking greater lifestyle opportunities Geelong’s growing demand is highlighted by an influx in infrastructure investment with the largest industries including healthcare Mr Nanni said there is continued demand from the retirement sector for landholdings in the region 4ha and 12ha “There are a number of groups looking for large landholdings down on the Bellarine Some have secured sites already and some are still looking,” Mr Nanni said Miller spends 35 hours each week practising ballet she’s moved school online and can catch up – even when she’s in England selling for first time in 30 yearsPeter Farago New owners are opening the door to multiple generations enjoying all that Highton has to offer through a renovated They were one of two bidders contesting the two-storey home with three bedrooms two bathrooms and a study that sold for $860,000 at Saturday’s auction Ray White, Highton agent Sean O’Brien said buyers across generations had shown keen interest in the impeccably presented house at 1 Baum Crescent, Highton that had been listed with $825,000 to $900,000 price hopes RELATED: Stellar renovation poised to break suburb record Grovedale home on quarter-acre block beats reserve by $50K Geelong’s mortgage belt widens at the fringes A solar-heated swimming pool and a deck with a plumbed gas barbecue are features in the back yard Mr O’Brien said three bidders were registered for Saturday’s auction though two took part seeking the opportunity to become to the first new owners in about 30 years “The middle aged couple were family orientated where they were buying for work and schools “The older couple were purely based on their older daughter having somewhere to live and for the future possibilities they could move down to Geelong and the younger couple were based on position again for work purposes “You’re very close to Montpellier Primary School The little IGA and a great cafe are just around the corner at North Valley Rd and Mount Pleasant Rd and then you’ve got the proximity back to Highton Village The kitchen and family living area overlook the back yard The three-bedroom house offered separate formal living and dining spaces you’re underpinned by everything that is going on around Highton from the expansion of Waurn Ponds shopping centre to Highton Village and all the upgrades they’re doing there,” he said The house on a 618sq m property offers expansive formal and informal living areas inside capped off with a rear deck and solar heated outdoor pool in the back yard The house has a rendered exterior and interior space over two levels including a lower ground office or studio and workshop accessed from a carport or front sliding door A long hallway flanked by two bedrooms with built-in robes and a tiled family bathroom connects the formal lounge and dining rooms at the front of the house with a separate living room opening behind the separate kitchen with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe is at the rear A teenager has been arrested after he allegedly got drunk and smashed into a house in Highton on Saturday morning Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Highton on its way to victory against Grovedale in the GCA firsts HIGHTON senior coach Andrew Murden says the top-grade club has plenty to play for in the final two rounds of the Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) season The fourth-placed Heat are trying to make the first-grade two-day finals as well as avoid relegation as part of the club championship Highton is on the heels of third-placed Grovedale (40.8) and a nose ahead of St Peters on 38.7 there are no easy games,” Murden said The Heat just pulled off an impressive win against Grovedale reeling in the 203 target before eventually being all out for 231 at McDonald Reserve It was the second time they defeated the division one juggernaut this season after achieving one-day success in November Opener Zac Wills top-scored with 54 and shared an 81-run partnership with first drop Greg Willows They followed the lead of consistent leg-spinner Fionn Neeson who starred with 5-55 from 15 overs on day one Murden said Wills was among the young batting brigade that had matured helping the team rise up the ladder after three wins last summer “I think we’ve got seven guys that are over 200 runs for the year and probably four guys over 300,” he said I think we have scored more runs than anyone.” The coach said Wills was among about five club players who played cricket in England recently Highton faces seventh-ranked East Belmont on Saturday at Winter Reserve St Peters welcomes Grovedale at Herne Hill St Jospeh’s hosts Newtown while Chillwell and South Barwon has North Geelong at home A $10m “landmark” apartment complex is being proposed for a prime location in Highton promising to transform two aging houses into a modern multi-storey development A six-month property search is finally over for buyers who paid a $45,000 premium for a resort-style entertainer auctioned in Highton The couple splashed $1.045m on the five-bedroom house with a swimming pool and large garage at 5 East Kirkby Court The family friendly court location close to Christian College drew three bidders to the 873sq m property RELATED: Four bidders battle for Highton home last sold in 1972 Where Geelong homebuyers can find an edge as affordability bites Renovated South Geelong house doubles as wedding venue Buxton agent Tony Moorfoot said the location was a key selling point A $970,000 opening bid kicked off proceedings with the eventual buyers seeing off one competitor before another entered the race at $1.028m Buxton agent Tony Moorfoot declared the house on the market just four bids in as the price hit the $1m mark Entertaining takes centre stage at the two-storey brick house where the open-plan living hub has bi-fold doors onto covered patio and deck overlooking the swimming pool The property has ample off-street parking space in the driveway A classic mantelpiece adds an air of elegance to the formal lounge A formal lounge with a gas log fire and home office both have garden views while the main bedroom suite upstairs has a private balcony the double garage includes additional workshop space Mr Moorfoot said the central Highton location was a big drawcard for families who wanted to be close to amenities and within the Belmont High School catchment “It’s walking distance down to the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre it’s a really central spot here and you’ve got a beautiful home as well.” All the 2025 preppies from Highton Primary School for the Addy’s My First Year special feature Tennis Geelong’s Saturday Senior Pennant concluded this week with grand finals played in trying conditions Their best win for the day went to 1 Mixed continued their winning form taking the first four sets over Grovedale It was a battle of Blue and White in 4 Open Anthony Eyles took the first singles for White 6-4 Both doubles went to a super tie-break with Blue coming out in front in both – the final score line put Blue in front and while the result was three rubbers to one there were only a two games difference at the end of the day 2 Open also managed to get over the line in another close result but with Joshua Torney pushing Ishan Phule to a super tie-break Highton went ahead on the set score while the teams were tied on rubbers Grovedale’s one shining light was 2 Mixed who were evenly matched with Hamlyn Park all season The teams traded sets to be at two sets all with Grovedale ahead by two games going into the reverse mixed but Ella Hill and Riley Robertson won the fifth set 6-1 to guarantee the win the team finishing four games ahead while even on sets Bannockburn and Surfcoast Bellbrae were looking like the match of the day in 2 Men with both previous matches level on sets and decided only by a few games In blustery conditions all players were pushed to their limits but Bannockburn handled things better winning the first four sets before taking out the match 5-1 Ryan Lange gave Newcomb a great start 1 Men dropping only one game in his first two sets helping them to a 3-1 lead over Hamlyn Park going into the remaining two sets While the Park managed to get up in the fifth Eastern Districts also had a 4-2 win in 4 Mixed over Wandana Heights Blue but with two tie-breaks didn’t have things all their own way Wandana fared better in 5 Open when they clashed with Highton Blue In a match that lasted close to five hours Martin Dean and Jeet Bhuva earned their win 3-5-45 to 1-3-42 with both decided in super tie-breaks with Barwon Heads coming out on top With the first doubles also going their way Barwon Heads were crowned premiers with the result at 3-4-41 to 1-4-42 Ocean Grove Red claimed the club’s one final of the day in 3 Open with Ross Gibson leading the team winning his singles and doubles helping them to a 2-5-40 to 2-3-24 victory Moolap Black came from third to win the final match of the day against minor premiers Surfcoast Torquay in 3 Mixed The conditions were tough for both teams and the teams were tied on sets with Moolap ahead by five games going into the reverse mixed but with the remaining sets being split and similar in score Moolap found themselves victorious at three sets all with four games to spare A perfectly framed panorama over Highton and surrounding hills provides a backdrop to this new builder’s own home set over three levels Those with an eye for quality will appreciate the bespoke feel throughout the four-bedroom residence black wall cladding and bathroom basins handmade in Torquay all play their part grey and copper-coloured marble kitchen bench sourced from Turkey arguably steals the show RELATED: Bailey Smith smashes $4m on Surf Coast home Unlikely regional hotspots luring city dwellers three-bathroom house has garaging for five cars Surround by Laminex cladding creates a streamlined look in the kitchen The split level design carves space for the kids downstairs the 879sq m block with dual access off Mosman Way and Ridgeway Lane is a winner with terracing carving out a flat lawn area in the back yard and a rear triple garage that could be used as a home office or studio It complements another double garage that’s integrated into the sleek black and grey facade Builder Michael Madden, who works for his family’s business Madden Constructions, and his wife initially designed 30 Mosman Way, Highton for themselves so invested a great deal of time and energy into its high-end finishes Doing away with the centre post between corner stacker doors connecting the open-plan living area to an L-shaped entertainer’s balcony to achieve that uninterrupted view is just one example of this “We designed the house around staying there for quite a while so the corner bi-fold stacker doors were one of my things that I wanted to put in without a corner post so they open up on themselves,” Mr Madden said “It has got a cantilevered steel beam in the roof that holds up that corner so they can fold right open on a nice weather day and you have good outlook there.” A skylight maximise the light in the open-plan living area Handmade concrete basins from Mayde in Torquay feature in all three bathrooms The back yard has room for a pool or a friendly game of soccer a dark Surround by Laminex-clad feature wall and a skylight inset into the 3.6m-high ceiling make a statement in the entrance hall study and laundry have the same black cladding so appear to disappear as you move through to the open-plan kitchen the kitchen takes the streamlined look to the next level with the feature cladding also concealing the entry to the butler’s pantry The vendor said they chose the specific marble slab for the for the benchtops and splashback at Signorino in Altona two of which feature in the main bedroom’s ensuite The feature marble benchtop even makes an appearance in the walk-in pantry While the adults of the house have their own private bedroom balcony where a rumpus room flows out to a covered patio and the landscaped back yard “We are probably one of the only houses in the whole street or area that I know of that has a pretty big it has worked out really well so if someone wants to put in a basketball court or even a pool Jellis Craig Geelong agent Marcus Falconer is handling the sale of 30 Mosman Way This custom entertainer at 24 Foymount Cres is selling with $1.95m – $2.1m price hopes Splashing out on a retractable domed swimming pool roof imported from Europe guarantees comfortable year-round dips at a custom Highton home flush with modern luxuries Outdoor entertaining takes centre stage at 24 Foymount Cres a lavish two-storey house with expansive valley views Highton listing agent Sean O’Brien said the UV protected pool enclosure essentially created a cosy indoor swimming space ideal for the cooler months RELATED: East Geelong character home lands premium auction eve deal Affordable entry keeps first-time buyers in favourite pocket Hamilton Group reveals plans for next Geelong project “Never in 14 years of real estate have I seen something like it,” Mr O’Brien said “The cover was imported from Europe and it can be split in a multitude of different ways and you can swim underneath that all year round Indoor or outdoor pool – the choice is yours There’s more to the four-bedroom house than meets the eye The kitchen is packed with high-end appliances three-bathroom house is listed for sale with $1.95m to $2.1m price hopes Smart features include wi-fi enabled cooking appliances and sustainable thermally broken aluminium windows and doors plus a 13.2kw solar system and 13.5kw battery “They have gone that extra mile just purely for their own peace of mind to try and cut down the cost of utilities,” Mr O’Brien said including a downstairs rumpus room with a kitchenette that services the ground floor outdoor entertainment area Views to the north creates a beautiful backdrop the main living area The main bedroom has direct balcony access Another large balcony with panoramic views is accessed via the main open-plan hub upstairs where the spacious kitchen has all the bells and whistles a built-in coffee machines and an integrated microwave in the butler’s pantry are among high-end appliances The lavish touches continue in the main bedroom suite which has balcony access and an ensuite with a spa bath “It is just really family friendly but with a massive amount of entertaining space as well,” Mr O’Brien said Highton Durran finally got reward for effort with a breakthrough A-grade women’s win while Lara’s GCA2 fortunes continue to go from strength-to-strength Highton will play Grovedale in the GCA First XI semi final HIGHTON survived their first pressure-cooker test of making the Geelong Cricket Association first XI finals and will now look to survive a knockout semi-final The Heat came from fifth going into the final day of the home-and-away rounds to edge out St Peter’s for the remaining top four spot Coach Andrew Murden said his troops worked hard were patient and showed character as they chased down St Joseph’s 230 Highton were not only playing for a finals spot but also fighting to avoid relegation as part of the club championship it’s all a bit grey,” Murden said Highton will venture to Burdoo Recreation Reserve to face Grovedale in their third versus fourth semi-final with the winner to take on the loser of Newtown & Chilwell versus North Geelong in the preliminary final Murden said it was again about getting the mindset right under pressure “We’ve played Grovedale a couple of times this year and beaten them both times but it doesn’t really mean anything come a final “They’re a pretty strong team and it’s going to be on their home ground as well “We’re still going in as the underdogs Chinese owner and operator Fujian Highton Development is further bolstering its dry bulk fleet with its first capsize purchase The Shanghai-listed outfit said in a filing it had struck a deal to acquire the 2007-built 178,000 dwt Alpha Prudence from Greece’s Alpha Bulkers Shipmanagement for $24.75m Highton mainly operates in the supramax segment with a fleet of around 60 ships The company has been expanding its capacity with purchases of 10 ships in the first half of 2024.  In August, Highton also moved into the kamsarmax segment in a three-ship deal with Singapore-based conglomerate Wilmar International IMO is bound by the membership of its Flag.. Lou Devery tells how art evolved from a childhood favourite activity to a form of therapy An artist impression of the proposed three-storey apartment development in Highton THE City of Greater Geelong has granted a planning permit for the construction of a three-storey apartment building in Highton which proposes to develop and subdivide 10 apartments at 34 Barrabool Road was discussed for the second time by the city’s planning committee during last week’s meeting The site presently houses a single storey detached mid-20th century dwelling and is located just over 100m north of the Highton Village shops The application proposes a combination of two- and three-bedroom apartments a basement carpark and communal outdoor area at the rear of the site It received 10 objections (eight formal and two informal) and one submission of support during the public notice period The objections made related to concerns surrounding the building’s size and number of apartments increases in traffic and parking congestion pedestrian and road safety and the loss of established vegetation The city’s planning committee first met to discuss the application in April opting to defer its decision to allow alterations to be made to the plans to address some of the concerns raised namely that the building’s orientation would cause “significant overshadowing” to surrounding dwellings No objections were withdrawn during this period and no additional objections were submitted the building’s redesign was deemed to address the city’s concerns of overshadowing with the majority of the attending committee members voting to approve a planning permit for the site Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the proposal satisfied the requirements of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme “The updated application features a considered design response that contributes to housing diversity in an area earmarked for increased density “It is conveniently located within walking and cycling distance to Highton Village and other nearby services and facilities.” The council also voted to reject an application for a four-storey mixed use building with an office Cr Sullivan said the proposal was inconsistent with the neighbourhood character and amenity of the area and also failed to meet the car parking requirements A rare opportunity to acquire a freehold property within the Highton Village shopping centre offers the chance to secure an $80,000 annual income and reap the development potential down the track The 204sq m property at 79 Barrabool Rd, Highton offers a prime location within the popular shopping village It’s the first time this property is available to the market since the original part of the building was erected facing the Belle Vue Arcade in the 1960s RELATED: Geelong city freehold selling for first time in 50+ years Record sale as industry drives demand to Geelong Ring Road Repeated road trips pay off for newcomers to Belmont The florist on the arcade has been a tenant for more than 25 years, with a prominent real estate agency also holding a long-term lease on the prominent part of the building facing Barrabool Rd. The florist on Belle Vue Arcade has been a tenant at 79 Barrabool Rd, Highton, for more than 25 years. Mr Wilson said the leases are due to renewal in August 2025, with both tenants holding a further five year option. This gives buyers a strong income over a good period of time, enough to consider the excellent development potential. The Highton Village urban design framework sets a preferred three-storey building height to Barrabool Rd with setbacks. “What the property offers is a good, solid going concern that isn’t encumbered by an owners corporation that in time has development potential,” Mr Wilson said. “We’ve been quoting to the market figures in the vicinity of $1.65m to $1.8m “We’ve had good inquiries throughout the campaign from some local investors and some out of town investors.” Prominent real estate agency Hayeswinckle is a tenant at 79 Barrabool Rd, Highton. The former Commonwealth Bank building at 73 Barrabool Rd was the last property in the centre to sell publicly, when it sold in 2021 for $3.685m. “They have been traditionally well held like this,” Mr Wilson said. “There’s very little that’s transacted over time, which the buyer market is recognising. “There’s been a couple of private transactions through time, but not a lot that has been offered to the public,” he said. The property goes to auction in Belle Vue Arcade on July 12. The 204sq m property at 79 Barrabool Rd, Highton RELATED: Geelong city freehold selling for first time in 50+ years Record sale as industry drives demand to Geelong Ring Road Repeated road trips pay off for newcomers to Belmont The florist on the arcade has been a tenant for more than 25 years with a prominent real estate agency also holding a long-term lease on the prominent part of the building facing Barrabool Rd The florist on Belle Vue Arcade has been a tenant at 79 Barrabool Rd Mr Wilson said the leases are due to renewal in August 2025 with both tenants holding a further five year option This gives buyers a strong income over a good period of time enough to consider the excellent development potential The Highton Village urban design framework sets a preferred three-storey building height to Barrabool Rd with setbacks solid going concern that isn’t encumbered by an owners corporation that in time has development potential,” Mr Wilson said Prominent real estate agency Hayeswinckle is a tenant at 79 Barrabool Rd The former Commonwealth Bank building at 73 Barrabool Rd was the last property in the centre to sell publicly “They have been traditionally well held like this,” Mr Wilson said “There’s very little that’s transacted over time “There’s been a couple of private transactions through time but not a lot that has been offered to the public,” he said The property goes to auction in Belle Vue Arcade on July 12 A professional back yard basketball set up could see a local family become the toast of the neighbourhood after they secured a Highton family home The buyers were initially the underbidders for the five-bedroom Majestic Drive house but emerged to secure the 915sq m property for $1.15m ion the ensuing days Highton agent Adam Natonewski said the basketball set up which included a quarter court including the key and three-point ring would be a substantial investment on its own found a buyer in the days after it was passed in at auction “Obviously I’m involved in the basketball community but participation in the sport has never been so big,” Mr Natonewski said so it’s almost an essential item of a backyard to have a hoop “And hoop systems are obviously quite elaborate now which is certainly a big drawcard to an active family The backyard of this 950sq m property includes this basketball court a massive space which can be used for netball The buyers secured the property after last weekend’s auction stalled at $1.125m with the vendors holding out with a higher reserve negotiations later saw the highest bidder agree to pay $1.15m before they cooled and ultimately backed out the following day Polished concrete floors and a panoramic view are highlights in the main living space But the underbidder agreed to pay the same amount The property had earlier been listed with another agent at a higher price but Mr Natonewski took on the campaign with the price locked at $1.195m to $1.295m homely features were an attraction for family buyers to the property which he said fell within a $1.1m to $1.2m price range The two-storey residence offers sweeping views a modern interior and an expansive outdoor area boasting an open pergola “It’s only a two year old Signature range from Metricon and it’s quite a nice property “Obviously the landscaping was a beautiful big basketball court “A good sized family home and it had a projector theatre room as well.” Mr Natonewski said the battle to get a higher price for the property was the proximity to the ring road over the back fence A striking Highton home lasted barely a day on the market before a motivated buyer snapped it up The four-bedroom residence at 2 Woolondoon Drive sold for $1.3m after negotiation with the buyer following the first inspection Buxton Highton agent Roger Pedretti said the two-storey house attracted 16 groups to its first Vic’s biggest home investors are not who you might think Entertaining takes centre stage at custom Geelong West home and then got back to me with figure shortly after,” Mr Pedretti said After contacting the other groups to gauge further interest Mr Pedretti said he asked his vendors what price would they prepared to take their home off the market so early in the campaign “It just ticked all the boxes for the buyer which I thought was going to be the challenge but this buyer didn’t need a big back yard.” Even in the kitchen the position of the home was evident Decorative finishes create a lavish bathroom The custom design makes the most of its elevation position opposite parkland that casts a view across the Barrabool Hills to the Barwon River “It’s got a really sharp facade that is striking and people are attracted to that Something that’s a bit different,” Mr Pedretti said “It’s got some really nice views over the little reserve there you still have the flexibility of using the reserve.” The home showcases modern interiors with high end finishes across multiple living and entertaining zones The striking façade blending architectural finishes with the landscaped gardens Bifolding doors draw in the stunning vista Parkland views stretching to the Barrabool Hills and Fyansford are across the road such as an open plan living space with large north facing picture windows framing a vista across the river to Fyansford A second balcony also delivers spectacular scenery while a gas log fire creates an inviting atmosphere Mr Pedretti said the market has been strong for bigger houses in the new part of Highton Jellis Craig Geelong agent Malinda Leonard said strong interest was also evident at the get-go when a renovated home at 24 Crofton St sold for $1.175m after the first inspection generated three offers A rear pergola adds to the attractions in the back yard The four-bedroom residence attracted 16 groups and elicited three offers when the home was first opened to the public The house had been listed with $1.1m to $1.2m price hopes selling for $1.175m after a few days on the market Ms Leonard said the key demographic was growing families who were in the market to upgrade to a bigger home so they were families in the late 30s to 40s who were having their second child and needing more room,” she said The living space overlooks the landscaped yard There it plenty of storage spaces designed into the kitchen “I literally could have sold it seven times over – there’s just not enough of that stock at the minute It’s was neat as a pin and it just went off.” The weatherboard character home occupies a 390sq m block but the 1925 Californian bungalow was transformed through an extension that added an open-plan kitchen Highton’s Brady Somers made his first XI debut at just 15 as a middle-order before spending years strengthening himself as a batter Highton broke through for its first-ever first XI victory against East Belmont on the eve of Christmas break with an English batter playing a central role in the thrilling win A man has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a school bus carrying students near the Christian College in Highton on Tuesday This is probably not the page you’re looking for China’s Highton Development is bolstering its dry bulk fleet with three kamsarmaxes from Singapore-based conglomerate Wilmar International The Shanghai-listed outfit said in a filing a deal is in the making to acquire the 2012-built Theresa Jiangsu Theresa Jilin and Theresa Guangdong for a total of $57.3m are Hong Kong-flagged and controlled by Wilmar Ship Holdings together with ship management subsidiary Raffles Shipping Group more than half of which are owned and cover over 200 ports in over 30 countries and regions carrying ore eight of which have already been delivered Highton also recently struck a six-year sale and leaseback deal with ABC Financial Leasing for six of its bulkers freeing up about $63m in the process and offloaded one of the older supramax units It was perfect conditions for Tennis Geelong’s grand final day, and the teams made the most of it with great tennis across all sections. Highton were best represented with six teams making it to the final day with success at the top end. Wandana Heights came from fourth to challenge in 1 Open, and while they came close in a couple of rubbers losing in tie-breaks, Highton proved too strong winning 4-0. Section 1 Men had a tough match against Grovedale with a come from behind win. Jason Raselli and Joe Horvat were 4-5 down with match points against them, with the match at 3-2 to Grovedale, but managed to pull themselves up to win the final set 7-5 to leave them four games ahead while level of sets. Grovedale had five teams playing on the day, with success in 4 Open sections, three of which were against Highton. In 4 Open Highton and Grovedale Yellow didn’t play during the home and away season, due to the weather, but Grovedale proved too strong in both finals, coming home with a 3-1 win on the big day. 3 Open also finished second behind Highton after the regular season, but posted a 3-1 in the semi and improved with a 4-0 in the grand final to be crowned premiers. Grovedale Yellow proved dominant all year in 6 Open finishing the season undefeated with a 3-1 win over Highton Blue. Grovedale finished the season one point ahead of Hamlyn Park in 5 Open, and had 3-1 losses in both previous encounters. All rubbers were hard fought with Grovedale prevailing in the doubles and Hamlyn Park the singles, leaving the match tied at two rubbers all, but with both singles going to a super tie-break, Grovedale had a six set to two advantage, putting them up on the day. Grovedale didn’t fare so well in their mixed grades, but did go very close. Teesdale won the first two sets in 5 Mixed before Grovedale won both doubles to put the match level on sets and games. Teesdale won the 5th set 6-2 and Grovedale the 6th 6-4, Teesdale took the win by two games. In 2 Mixed Grovedale were three sets to one going into the reverse mixed, but Clifton Springs rallied to win both and tie the match on sets and games, forcing a seventh set. Matthew Meier and Elodie Greenwood took the win 6-3 for the Springs, crowning the team premiers. Surfcoast were triumphant in two of their three finals, although with both at three sets all there was plenty of nail biting on the side lines. Both Surfcoast and Bannockburn had scored a win during home and away in 2 Mens, so both teams needed to play well. The wins seesawed, with Bellbrae 4 games ahead when the final point was won. It was even tighter in 3 Mixed where Surfcoast Torquay was tied on sets and games with Newcomb going into the reverse mixed. The remaining sets were split with Torquay ahead by one game, the win spearheaded by three set winner Marie Kullenberg. Newcomb’s bad day continued with their 4 Mixed team going down to Western Heights Uniting Blue. WHU had not managed a win over Newcomb in home and away or the first semi, but pulled it together after losing the first set to win the next five to win 5-1. Geelong East Uniting Church (3 Men) and Bannockburn (1 Mixed) had dominated their sections through the season, with the final no exception. GEUC accounted for Drysdale 5-1 and Bannockburn posted a 6-0 win over Moriac Blue to both be crowned premiers and champions. Barwon Heads had two teams playing on Saturday, 7 Open coming up against minor premiers Wandana Heights, who proved too strong winning 4-0, while in 2 Open the Heads were at one rubber apiece with Highton going into the reverse rubbers, the Heads managed to take both to claim the win 3-1. 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… © 2025 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved Bulker company acquired three Chinese-built 82,000-dwt vessels from Wilmar for $57.3m Chinese supramax bulker specialist Fujian Highton Development has expanded into the kamsarmax segment with secondhand vessels. The Chinese company disclosed it has acquired three bulk carriers in an en-bloc deal from three subsidiary companies of Wilmar International for $57.3m. It has bought the 82,000-dwt Theresa Guangdong, Theresa Jiangsu and Theresa Jilin (all built 2012). TOP IMAGE: Retirement living provider Lavande have secured the 47,108sqm site at 140-150 & 152-156 Colac Road and 246-248 South Valley Road Highton for in excess of $20 million Retirement living is a driving force in the Geelong property market with providers jumping at the opportunity to secure land close to shopping and medical facilities So it’s no surprise that retirement living provider Lavande has snapped up Colliers recent Highton listing that neighbours big brand names like McDonalds APCO and Medical One with Aldi and Waurn Ponds Shopping centres across the road The sale of the 47,108sqm landholding represents a new record for residential zoned land in Geelong at this size This vacant residential infill landholding has sold in excess of $20 million through the Colliers team of Chris Nanni and Ben Young rail and public transport the 47,108sqm site at 140-150 & 152-156 Colac Road and 246-248 South Valley Road in Highton Levande are a national brand with over 50 communities throughout Australia seeing this purchase as a further foray into regional Victoria with Ballarat and Warrnambool retirement communities already in place Colliers sales executive Chris Nanni said the campaign generated interest from local and national residential aged care and retirement living developers as it continues to provide significant growth and opportunity “The property is surrounded by incredible amenities all just a short drive away,” Mr Nanni said Colliers sales executive Ben Young said that this prime location was one of the key considerations for Levande when purchasing the property “Levande has been acquiring a number of key sites around Australia with the aim of not only growing but also investing in and refurbishing its portfolio of assets,” Mr Young said “The site fits the mould of their growth strategy looking to acquire assets in prime locations to fulfil the growing demand for high quality retirement living.” Geelong’s popularity for residential and commercial growth has far surpassed the original Covid surge that saw an exodus from the metropolis The continuing population shift out of Melbourne to dynamic regional centres like Geelong along with residential lifestyle hubs on the Bellarine hammers home the desire people have to move to our region as a lifestyle choice Highton is now also a hotspot and is is undergoing a transformation The growing demand in this region is highlighted by an influx in infrastructure investment retail and construction calling Geelong home A father-of-three was fatally crushed by his own car after pulling over to change a tyre on the side of a busy highway on Friday morning when he stopped to change his tyre He's understood to have tried to grab a wheel nut that had rolled underneath the car when the vehicle fell off the jack and crushed him Paramedics and police attended the scene but the 33-year-old was unable to be saved Tributes have since poured in for Mr Carter who worked for fibre wheel manufacturer Carbon Revolution Mr Carter's sister-in-law Stevie Thomas said he was extremely dedicated to his wife  Angene and their children aged seven 'He never went to the pub, everything was about his family,' she told the Geelong Advertiser. A lot of men would find it hard to live up to Tavis.' Mr Carter's mother Una Carter also shared a heartfelt tribute 'We have lost a vital piece of our hearts and life will forever be changed for not having you in our lives our magnificent Tavis,' she wrote 'We ache to hold you and hug you one more time 'We promise to look after Ange and our grandkids but will only ever be a sad comfort for the love and devotion you gave them for far too short a time.' His aunt Netti Morrison described him as 'selfless and unconditionally loving' 'In the early hours of Friday morning a phone call would forever change the course of so many lives,' she said 'Those words will be forever burnt into my mind because it was the most unimaginable devastating news I could ever expect 'I want to press rewind and change everything that happened loss and helplessness everyone that loves you is feeling I want to make it all better and fix the hurt but I can't because you too loved and we're better for having had you in our lives.' A GoFundMe has been set up to support Mr Carter's family and cover funeral expenses. It has raised just under $6,000 at the time of publication.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Lloyd's List is part of Maritime Intelligence This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited registered in England and Wales with company number 13831625 and address c/o Hackwood Secretaries Limited Lloyd’s List Intelligence is a trading name of Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited Lloyd’s is the registered trademark of the Society Incorporated by the Lloyd’s Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd’s For high-quality copies or electronic reprints for distribution to colleagues or customers please call UK support at +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430 Following the acquisition of 10 bulkers in the first half of the year Highton is poised to buy more vessels this year A subscription is required to continue reading this content Your username does not meet the requirements Sorry - public email accounts are not allowed An account with that username already exists Unfortunately we've not been able to process your registration Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible This article has been sent to my@email.address Geelong’s reigning A-grade women’s cricketer of the year has hit new heights after crossing to a rival club while another club put a sluggish start to the season behind it with its string of recent wins