St Mary's top the GFNL finals charge, plus new property rules

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1. St Mary’s lead GFNL finals charge

   St Mary's head into the Geelong Football Netball League finals as the team to beat, after the Saints lost only three games on their way to the 2026 minor premiership. They hope to go back-to-back after tasting success in the 2025 decider against St Joseph's at GMHBA Stadium.

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2. New property rules for sellers and buyers

   Big changes are coming for Victorian home buyers and sellers, in the biggest shake-up of property rules in over a decade. The Victorian government has introduced the Consumer and Property changes that people planning to buy or sell a home must know about.

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3. Aces, eagles and big scores light up golf courses

   Big scores, eagles and strong performances highlighted another busy week of golf at Torquay and The Sands. Cam Howie opened Monday's medley stableford with a 40-point win, while Brendan Walsh added an eagle at the 10th and Kathy Simson won Tuesday's A-grade women's stableford.

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4. Choose your own theatre adventure in Queenscliff

   An immersive theatre experience in Queenscliff will give audiences the chance to choose their own adventure among the rooms of the Vue Grand. Echo Theatre will present its production of Mr Naismith's Secret from mid-September, with nine characters moving independently through the historic hotel.

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5. Kindred brings new style of townhomes to Old Torquay

   Brand-new, architect-designed homes in tightly held Old Torquay are a rarity, which is why a collection of seven townhomes planned for Beach Road is attracting attention. Kindred Torquay was designed by award-winning architectural practice Megowan for developer Sloane.

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