Today’s announcement that coal mining will be allowed to continue at Anglesea is possibly the worst in a long list of bad environmental decisions since the Baillieu government was elected, according to Friends of the Earth. The government says that the supporting legislation, introduced by the government today, will “modernise” its agreement with the Anglesea coal mine and power station and support regional jobs.

Friends of the Earth campaigns co-ordinator Cam Walker said “what the government fails to mention is that the Point Henry smelter is not dependent on receiving energy from Anglesea to be viable. Alcoa could buy renewable energy to meet its needs and keep Point Henry going.”

Alcoa began operating the mine in 1961 and indicated in 2008 that it would exercise its right to extend its lease another 50 years. Any future mine expansion will now be limited to three per cent of its total lease area, which is 7,145 hectares, and be subject to a new environmental process.

“The Energy and Resources Minister, Mr O’Brien, says that the revised agreement is a ‘win-win’ outcome. But who wins? Alcoa, who gets to continue to burn dirty, high sulphur coal,” Walker said. “Who loses? The community of Anglesea, who will have to bear decades of public health impacts. The environment loses, as climate pollution will continue. The highly significant coastal heath lands will continue to be negatively impacted”.

“The time for further investment in dirty coal is over. The Baillieu government has yet again missed a significant opportunity to begin the transition to sustainable energy”.

“While the government can say that Alcoa had the right to extend its agreement, the fact remains that the coal resource is the property of the state, not the corporation. A giant corporation has won out against the long term interests of the local community. While landowners in places like Bacchus Marsh also have no control over new coal and CSG operations on their land, the government has chosen to side with a multi national corporation. It should have had the courage to oppose this extension.”

60% SOLD

With a strong marketing campaign and excellent exposure through our key marketing strategies, Dolphin Cove in Cawood Street, Apollo Bay has now sold 12 out of the 20 allotments. This has been achieved in 4 weeks. The quick and strong market response comes from some feature marketing in The Age, combined with our strong web presence and distribution of our glossy property guide – which is distributed throughout the Geelong Region, Bellarine, Surf Coast and Otway’s with over 42,000 copies distributed free every week – the market impact speaks for itself.

Our lift outs and high resolution prints, stands our vendor out over and above all our competitors. Both the Surf Coast Times and the glossy property guide positions our vendors’ properties as second to none and at a consistent cost competitors will not match. Pick up your free Surf Coast Times, carrying our property guide lift outs in a range of locations, and all our offices along the coast.

AUCTION THIS WEEKEND
1 Price Street TORQUAY Saturday 13th of Nov @ 2:00 pm

Open houses this weekend

AIREYS INLET
Saturday 13th November
11:00am – 11:45am 6 Narani Way, Fairhaven
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1/41 Hartley Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet
3:00pm – 3:30pm 56 Boyd Avenue Moggs Creek
Sunday 14th November
11:00am – 11:45am 6 Narani Way, Fairhaven
1:00pm – 1:30pm 1 Berthon Street, Aireys Inlet
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet

APOLLO BAY
Saturday 13th November
11:00am – 12:00pm 3/273 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
1:00pm – 2:00pm 615 Hordern Vale Road Adams & Marriners Track
Sunday 14th November
1:00pm – 2:00pm 615 Hordern Vale Road Adams & Marriners Track

LORNE
Saturday 13th November
11:30am – 12:00pm 23 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh

TORQUAY
Saturday 13th November
11:00am – 11:30am 20 Lahinch Mews, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 2 Ocean Outlook, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Price Street, Torquay
Sunday 13th November
11:00am – 11:30am 2/45 Boston Road, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 2 Gleneagles Close, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 14 Rosedale Drive, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/153 The Esplanade, Torquay

Forthcoming Auctions
615 Hordern Vale Road (Cape Otway) APOLLO BAY Sun 28th of Nov @ 1:00 pm
2/615 Hordern Vale Road (Cape Otway) APOLLO BAY Sun 28th of Nov @ 1:00 pm
4/615 Hordern Vale Road (Cape Otway) APOLLO BAY Sun 28th of Nov @ 1:00 pm
6/615 Hordern Vale Road (Cape Otway) APOLLO BAY Sun 28th of Nov @ 1:00 pm
3/273 Great Ocean Road APOLLO BAY Saturday 4th of Dec @ 1:00 pm
109A/35 Mountjoy Parade LORNE Sat 11th of Dec @ 1:00 pm
105/35 Mountjoy Parade LORNE Sat 11th of Dec @ 1:30 am
11 Seaward Way TORQUAY Saturday 20th of Nov @ 11:00 am
2 Ocean Outlook TORQUAY Saturday 4th of Dec @ 1:00 pm

See you in Our Backyard.

We have now placed the latest in computer technology in our prominent window display, which enhances what is already arguably the largest real estate window display from Torquay to Port Campbell.

The addition of the Interactive Touch Screen display offer every traveler, visitor or resident the real time opportunity to view and email correspondence direct from our window display. This offers quite a unique service to the area thus giving every buyer or seller the opportunity to interact after hours. I encourage all to drop down and view the latest in real estate technology and again offering more exposure for our vendors and to continue to deal with more buyers than any other competitor along the coast.

Auctions this weekend
62 Charles Street LORNE Saturday 30th of Oct @ 12:00 pm
4/28 Moore Street, Apollo Bay Sunday 31st of October @ 1:00 pm

Open Houses this weekend

AIREYS INLET
Saturday 30th October
11:00am – 11:45am 6 Narani Way, Fairhaven
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1/41 Hartley Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet
Sunday 31st October
11:00am – 11:45am 6 Narani Way, Fairhaven
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1/41 Hartley Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet
Monday 1st November
11:00am – 11:45am 6 Narani Way, Fairhaven
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1/41 Hartley Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven
2:00pm – 2:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet

APOLLO BAY
Saturday 30th October
15 Cawood Street, Apollo Bay Open By Appointment
11:00am – 12:00pm 5-7 Pengilley Avenue “Quiberon Park”
11:00am – 12:00pm 3/273 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
1:00pm – 2:00pm 4/28 Moore Street, Apollo Bay
Sunday 31st October
15 Cawood Street, Apollo Bay Open By Appointment
11:00am – 12:00pm 5-7 Pengilley Avenue “Quiberon Park”
11:00am – 12:00pm 3/273 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
12:00pm – 1:00pm 4/28 Moore Street, Apollo Bay

LORNE
Saturday 30th October
11:30am – 12:00pm 62 Charles Street, Lorne
Sunday 31st October
12:00pm – 12:45pm 79A Otway Street, Lorne
Monday 1st November
12:00pm – 12:45pm 79A Otway Street, Lorne

TORQUAY
Saturday 30th October
11:00am – 11:30am 20 Lahinch Mews, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 11 Headland Drive, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 24 Conside Crescent, Torquay
Sunday 31st October
11:00am – 11:30am 2/45 Boston Road, Torquay
12:00pm – 12:30pm 2 Gleneagles Close, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 14 Rosedale Drive, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/153 The Esplanade, Torquay

Forthcoming Auctions
1 Price Street TORQUAY Saturday 13th of Nov @ 2:00 pm
2 Ocean Outlook TORQUAY Sunday 5th of Dec @ 1:00 pm

“Good luck in backing a winner for the CUP!”

The market is shaping up to be an exceptionally strong selling season in this immediate area of the coast. We have many buyers looking for investments and both permanent and holiday homes, so if you are considering selling please contact us.

Open Houses this weekend

AIREYS INLET
Saturday 16th October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven
Sunday 17th October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven

APOLLO BAY
1:00pm – 2:00pm 4/28 Moore Street, Apollo Bay

LORNE
Saturday 16th October
11:30am – 12:00pm 23 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh
12:00pm – 12:30pm 62 Charles Street, Lorne

TORQUAY
Saturday 16th October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 2 Gleneagles Close, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 20 Lahinch Mews, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
Sunday 17th October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 296 Grossmans Road, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 1:30pm 29 Conside Crescent, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 2/153 The Esplanade, Torquay

Forthcoming Auctions
62 Charles Street LORNE Saturday 30th of Oct @ 12:00 pm
4/28 Moore Street, Apollo Bay Sunday 31st of October @ 1:00 pm
1 Price Street TORQUAY Saturday 13th of Nov @ 2:00 pm

See you in Our Backyard.

The Torquay Golf Club’s 65th Annual Golf Week commences this Sunday 3rd of October and we are proud to be sponsoring this major event. This high class golf course is a challenging course with panoramic views, and every golfing enthusiast should play here at least once!

For more information log onto www.torquaygolfclub.com.au

AUCTION THIS WEEKEND

5 RICHARDSON BOULEVARD, LORNE – This modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is being auctioned at 12:00pm this Saturday. With views over Loutitt Bay and only a short stroll to all that Lorne has to offer, this entry level property is definitely worth having a look before the grand final! Open for inspection from 11:30 prior to auction. More details here.

Open Houses this weekend

AIREYS INLET
Sunday 3rd October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 1 Anderson Street, Aireys Inlet
1:00pm – 1:30pm 12 Ridge Road, Fairhaven

LORNE
Saturday 2nd October
11:00am – 11:30am 62 Charles Street, Lorne
11:30am – 12:00pm 23 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh
11:30am – 12:00pm 5 Richardson Boulevard, Lorne
1:00pm – 1:30pm 14a Charles Street, Lorne

TORQUAY
Sunday 3rd October
12:00pm – 12:30pm 24 Conside Crescent, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 25 Longshore Street, Torquay
1:00pm – 5:00pm 27 Longshore Street, Torquay
2:00pm – 2:30pm 29 Conside Crescent, Torquay

Forthcoming Auctions
62 Charles Street LORNE Saturday 30th of Oct @ 12:00 pm
27 Longshore Street, TORQUAY Saturday 9th of Oct @ 11:00 am
5 Geelong Road TORQUAY Saturday 9th of Oct @ 1:00 pm
1540 Anglesea Road, BELLBRAE Saturday 9th of Oct @ 3:00 pm
112 Deep Creek Court TORQUAY Saturday 16th of Oct @ 1:00 pm
1 Price Street TORQUAY Saturday 13th of Nov @ 2:00 pm

See you on the coast!