2020 Lara Food and Wine Festival cancelled

The 2020 Lara Food & Wine Festival has been cancelled as a precautionary measure amid growing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

 The Lara Food & Wine Festival was due to be held at..

Early learning centre in Lara is final piece in puzzle for national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate

An early learning centre based on an internationally renowned Finnish model of curriculum has opened in Grand Lakes Estate, Lara.   

Servicing families in the estate and the wider Lara area, the HEI Schools Lara..

Bisinella Developments’ announces three-year renewal of Lara United FC sponsorship

Bisinella Developments’ three-year sponsorship renewal of Lara United Football Club will assist with the delivery of junior programs, help keep fees affordable for players and support the improvement of infrastructure. 

Bisinella has supported..

Land in Bisinella Developments’ new Lara West estate due for mid-2020 release

Land sales in Bisinella Developments’ Lara Lakes Estate are expected to commence around the middle of the year, after a planning permit was provided for the Lara site.

When completed, the new..

Bisinella Developments celebrates milestone with CardnoTGM, as company stalwart Ray Dunn retirees

For 30 years local firm CardnoTGM has been supporting Bisinella Developments on the development of residential estates across the Geelong region.

CardnoTGM (formerly Thoms & Partners) managed Bisinella’s civil engineering, surveying and town..

Lara Central Estate Stage 9 completed

Stage 9 in Bisinella Developments’ Lara Central Estate has been completed and the City of Greater Geelong has issued Statement of compliance, titles are expected to be issued mid January 2020.

There are..

2019 Lara Carols - festive fun for everyone at Pirra Homestead

Lara Carols returns to historic Pirra Homestead this month, with an exciting program planned for the family-friendly event.

The public is invited to bring a picnic rug, invite family and friends and get..

Grand Lakes Estate celebrates 10-year milestone, with council hand-over complete

Bisinella Developments’ handover of the national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate to the City of Greater Geelong is now complete.

The milestone comes 10 years after land sales commenced at the prestigious 800-lot residential..

Bisinella’s scholarship recipients graduate from Committee for Geelong Activate leadership program

For the third year in a row Bisinella Developments has provided emerging community leaders the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, by sponsoring places in the Committee for Geelong’s (CfG) Activate leadership..

Best of the Bellarine at Bisinella’s Clarendon Park Estate & Baywater Estate

Residents who build in Clarendon Park Estate Drysdale or Baywater Estate, Curlewis will be able to enjoy the luxury of having the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula at their doorstep, with the convenience of..

Two in a row for North Geelong Football Club

Congratulations to North Geelong Football Club’s women’s team after winning their second premiership in a row.

The senior women’s side won the 2019 Division 2 Grand Final against Drysdale on August 17...

Giving vital Hope to our community

For more than 30 years Hope Bereavement Care has provided critical support for members of the Geelong community when they need it most.

The not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong offers free services when..

Enjoy waterfront living with a house & land package in Baywater Estate

Lot 5 in Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate, Curlewis is available for sale.

You can enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the Bellarine Peninsula with a house and land package from locally owned and operated,..

Lara Netball Club welcomes players of all abilities, as the club looks to the future

A mentoring program and an All Abilities team are just some of Lara Netball Club’s exciting new developments this year, as the club prepares for the second half of the season.

The club,..

Baywater Estate – Stage 12 – works commenced

Construction of Stage 12 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis has now started.

Stage 12 of Baywater Estate features 27 lots which range in size from 486m2 to 560m2.   The land is..

Baywater Estate Stage 10 – Titles Issued

Titles have now been issued for land in Stage 10 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis.

Situated on the northern shores of the Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate is the only waterfront residential land for sale..

Final Stage of Lara Central Estate – Stage 8A – now selling

Land in Stage 8A of Lara Central Estate is now available for sale.

This is the last stage of the Lara Central Estate which is located at 143-179 Flinders Avenue, Lara.

There are 14..

Pirra Homestead hosts 11th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival

Cooking demonstrations, a cook-off and the chance to sample some of the region’s finest food and wine were just some of the highlights from this month’s Lara Food and Wine Festival.

Pirra Homestead..

Bisinella donates life-saving device to Lara Police Station and local community

Bisinella Developments have donated a defibrillator to the Lara Police Station – a critical piece of medical equipment which will help Lara police officers respond to cardiac arrest emergencies.

Cardiac arrest is the..

Want to be a leader of your community?

For the third year in a row, Bisinella Developments, one of the region’s largest land developers, is offering emerging leaders of our community the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.

Through their partnership..

Supreme Court action settled out‐of‐court

The Supreme Court proceeding brought by L.Bisinella Developments Pty Ltd against Greater Geelong City Council has been settled out‐of‐court.

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

“We are very pleased that this matter has..

Final Stage of Lara Central Estate – Stage 8 – coming soon

Land in Stage 8 of Lara Central Estate will soon be available for sale.

This is the last stage of the Lara Central Estate which is located at 143-179 Flinders Avenue,..

Bisinella’s Baywater Estate – Stage 12 – now selling

Land in Stage 12 of Bisinella Developments’ Baywater Estate in Curlewis is now available.

Stage 12 of Baywater Estate features 27 lots which range in size from 486m2 to 560m2.   The land is..

Bisinella’s revamp of toilet facilities at Geelong’s iconic Ss Peter & Paul’s Church is complete

A revamp of toilet facilities at Geelong’s historic Ss Peter & Paul’s Church, has been finalised with parish members welcoming the new amenities.

Bisinella Developments donated their time, expertise and costs of materials..

Bisinella scholarship recipients gain vital skills from Committee for Geelong’s leadership program

Networking, the art of communication and how to step outside your comfort zone are just some of the skills gained this year by recipients of a Bisinella leadership scholarship.
Bisinella Developments sponsored..

Lara Views Estate – now completed

Lara Views Estate is now completed with titles issued for Stage 7 – the final stage of the estate.

Lara Views Estate is situated at the corner of Forest Road North and Canterbury..

Lara Fun Run/Walk entrants put their best feet forward for local charities

 Hundreds of people laced up their sneakers at Lara’s iconic Pirra Homestead late last month for the Lara Fun Run/Walk.

Approximately 600 people took part in the charity event on October 28, running..

Lara Carols at Pirra Homestead, Sunday December 16

Held on the grounds of Bisinella Developments’ iconic Pirra Homestead, the Lara Carols has been running for more than 10 years and is a popular family event on the community calendar each..

Bisinella recognised for 10 years of support for Lara Cricket Club

 The Lara Cricket Club has paid tribute to Bisinella Developments for 10 years of sponsorship.

Earlier this month, the club’s secretary John Recourt presented Bisinella’s Managing Director Richard Bisinella and Chief Financial Officer..

Lara Views Estate - playground and park now open

One of the most attractive features of the Lara Views Estate is the generous provision of public open space.
Bisinella Developments’ Lara Views Estate features include 800 linear metres of walking track..

Stage 10 of Bisinella’s Baywater Estate – now selling

Land in Stage 10 of Bisinella’s Baywater Estate in Curlewis is now available.

Situated on the northern shores of the Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate is the only waterfront residential land for sale anywhere..

Three-year sponsorship of BioCATS promotes benefits of sport to next generation

The Geelong Cats are pleased to announce Bisinella Developments have signed a three-year sponsorship extension of the club’s school program, BioCATS.
 
BioCATS, run from the club’s Deakin Cats Community Centre, is..

Bisinella Community Centre Lara

The Bisinella Community Centre opened in 2010 in the national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate, Lara.

Since then, the centre has provided Lara residents, including those from Grand Lakes Estate, with modern and convenient..

Lara Food & Wine Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

Thousands of food and wine lovers flocked to Bisinella Developments’ historic Pirra Homestead earlier this year, for the 10th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival.
Held on Sunday March 25, the festival..

17-lot Leopold Estate – now selling

Leopold Estate, a 17-lot residential development in Leopold is now selling.

Situated in Leopold, the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, Leopold Estate will offer residents the best of both worlds.

Leopold Estate’s convenient location,..

Baywater Estate – Stage 9 – now selling

Lots in Stage 9 of Baywater Estate, Curlewis are now available.

Stage 9, which contains 32 lots, is located on the north-west side of Baywater Estate.  The land is elevated and overlooks..

Stage One of northern suburbs industrial estate now complete

Stage One of the Bisinella Industrial Estate in the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP) has been completed.

The milestone was reached eight years after the planning permit for the first parcel of..

Baywater Estate, Curlewis - stage 8 – now selling

Escape the hustle and bustle of city living for the relaxed lifestyle of Baywater Estate, Curlewis.

Situated on the northern shores of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, Baywater Estate offers stress-free living in a..

Local charities were the winners in Lara Fun Run/Walk

Hundreds of people ran and walked their way through Serendip Sanctuary earlier this month, raising thousands of dollars for local charities.

The annual Lara Fun Run/Walk on November 5, started and finished in..

Give Where You Live Foundation – Gold Sponsorship

 Bisinella Developments has been recognised with a plaque for its gold sponsorship of the Give Where You Live Foundation.

The community foundation aims to solve one of the most complex and entrenched social..

Pirra Homestead hosts Geelong Gallery tour of the You Yangs

Lara’s “elegant old lady,” Pirra Homestead, hosted a morning tea and guided tour earlier this month as part of a Geelong Gallery outreach program visit to the You Yangs.

Bisinella Developments is the..

Geelong’s stars of the future inspired by Bisinella leadership scholarships.

Confidence, courage and adapting to change – these are just some of the skills gained by local recipients of leadership scholarships provided by Bisinella Developments.

Scholarship recipients, Scott Millar, Lisa Emanuel, Brad..

Bisinella and Lara Wildcats commit to three year major sponsorship

Bisinella Developments will be the major sponsor of Lara Wildcats baseball club for the next three years.

The sponsorship agreement was announced by managing director Lino Bisinella and club president Jarrod Fraim.

The..

Devonshire Tea at Pirra Mansion

Thousands of people will flock to the Bisinella family’s historic Pirra Homestead for the annual Lara Food and Wine Festival on Sunday, 26 March.

Special guest will be celebrity chef Janelle Bloom, one..

Strong year predicted for local building industry

Bisinella Developments started construction on nine stages of its Lara and Curlewis residential estates in 2016 – surpassing the seven stages constructed in the previous 12 months.

A total of nearly 400 lots..

Josh Cowan gives Lara Cats a lesson in dedication and perseverance

Emerging Geelong AFL midfielder Josh Cowan has been through tough times, but finally his dedication and perseverance is paying off.

After an horrendous run  of serious injuries restricted the pacy 25-year-old to just..

Bisinella estate wins national award

Lara’s Grand Lakes Estate has won the urban development industry’s national award for environmental excellence.

It’s the first success by a local Geelong developer in the 20 year history of the awards.

The award..

Lara Central taking shape

Five stages of Lara Central Estate will be constructed by mid year.

Locally owned and operated contractor Wellam Constructions constructed three stages in 2015 and expects to complete the next two stages by..

New Lara café enjoys lake views

A new state-of-the-art café is ready to open in Lara’s Grand Lakes Estate.

Constructed by Bisinella Developments at a cost of $600,000, the café enjoys  panoramic  views of the lakes and surrounding parkland.

The..

Channel Nine - 'The Block' comes to Grand Lakes Estate, Lara

The Geelong Advertiser revealed that a $10,000 (approx) backyard overhaul at 8 Springwater Drive, Lara, by past contestant and local landscaper Dale Vine, as well as his partner from the show Brad..

Bisinella Developments celebrates 50 years in business

A glittering celebration dinner and evening of entertainment at Lara’s historic Pirra Homestead on Saturday night marked Lino Bisinella’s 50 years in business.

More than 300 guests heard how Lino started out as..

Celebrity line up at Pirra Mansion

Lino Bisinella’s historic Pirra Homestead will spring to life again on Sunday 23 March when thousands flock to the sixth annual Lara Food and Wine Festival.

..

Bisinella donation to hospital appeal

A $100,000 donation by the Bisinella family has kicked off a community appeal by St John of God Geelong Hospital.

The appeal hopes to raise $1.5 million for special features to enhance the..

Bisinella gift inspires Lara to preserve its history

The new Lara Museum and Historical Centre – a unique partnership between Bisinella Developments and community volunteers dedicated to preserving the town’s heritage – opened to the public on Sunday 21 April..

Lara Museum and Historical Centre

It’s an exciting day for Lara…the day when the town’s magnificent new Museum and Historical Centre opens to the public on Sunday 21 April 2013 (12 midday – 4pm).

So we’re inviting everyone..