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January 11, 2022
A new year, a new opportunity to reset how we think, talk and behave
I AM rather a reluctant participant in social media. I freely admit that it's something I tend to use for work rather than any...
January 5, 2022
Happy New Year from the Borough
HAPPY New Year to all our Borough of Queenscliffe residents and ratepayers, as well as the many visitors that are joining in the seasonal...
December 29, 2021
Celebrating a major milestone for aquatic centre
CHRISTMAS is just a few days away and the sense of positivity across the Bellarine has gained such momentum, we really need to celebrate. After...
December 22, 2021
Bringing the community back together at Christmas
MERRY Christmas to all Borough of Queenscliffe residents, ratepayers and visitors. This is my last mayor's column before Christmas, so I'd like to wish you...
December 15, 2021
Feel inspired to have your say
TODAY I'm encouraging you to have a say. When was the last time you shared your thoughts on a council project? You can really make...
December 9, 2021
Can you buy property with your self-managed super fund?
LEIGH DELEDIO // Director, UFinancial A self-managed super fund or SMSF is a type of superannuation trust created to provide financial benefits to its members...
December 7, 2021
Gather and share the spirit of Christmas
HELLO to all Borough of Queenscliffe residents, ratepayers and visitors. Welcome to summer! We've had some beautiful weather over the last week or so and...
December 2, 2021
Banks are increasing their fixed rates and decreasing their variable rates. What does that mean for home loans applicants?
BY LEIGH DELEDIO Director, UFinancial In the last month, 16 lenders have increased their fixed-rate home loans, including all big four banks. The Australia and New Zealand...
November 30, 2021
Feedback sought on Stage 2 of pool proposal
TELL us your thoughts In April this year the Greater Geelong council made a resolution to deliver badly needed new aquatic facilities for the north...
November 25, 2021
What is home equity and how can you use it to your advantage?
What exactly is home equity? Simply put, home equity is the difference between the current value of your property and how much you owe on it. If...
November 24, 2021
Stormy but warm welcome for stream of visitors
Hello to all Borough of Queenscliffe residents, ratepayers and visitors. What a wild welcome it was for our non-resident ratepayers and visitors the other week! While...
November 18, 2021
Lifechanger human superpower
At LifeChanger we get to work with thousands of young people in Australia and New Zealand building self-esteem, self-awareness, positive self-identity and resilience! In the...
November 17, 2021
Chance to meet with councillors face-to-face
ONE of the most enjoyable things about being on council is getting out in the community and speaking with people face-to-face. Representing an area the...
November 11, 2021
Effortlessly enhance your pool with natural stone tiles and pavers
// With RMS Traders Embarking on your pool design project is an exciting time – finally your dream is coming to life! The reality is that...
November 11, 2021
Make silly season the “smart season”
// With Loan Market The dates are flying off the calendar and it won't be long until silly season invites start coming in. It's this time...
November 11, 2021
Hit refresh with Berkowitz Furniture
Sick and tired of your furniture? You’re not alone At Berkowitz, we’re hearing it from all over. After spending so much time at home, it’s...
November 11, 2021
Two specialists, one extraordinary kitchen
Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, offer outstanding designs with timeless appeal and advanced performance features that provide simple and...
November 11, 2021
Opening the Bank of Mum and Dad? Know the risks
As house prices continue to surge, so do the requests for financial support from parents. Digital Financial Analytics reports about 60 per cent of first...
November 10, 2021
Understanding Family Law court changes
Recently, the family law landscape underwent a significant change. The two federal Courts that dealt with family law matters – the Federal Circuit Court...
November 9, 2021
A warm welcome back to the borough
HELLO to all Borough of Queenscliffe residents, ratepayers and visitors – and a big welcome back to all our friends from metropolitan Melbourne! Whether you're...
October 28, 2021
New look for HF Richardson
HF Richardson is one of Victoria’s oldest privately owned real estate and livestock agencies and has been a mainstay in the Geelong community for...
October 28, 2021
When you shouldn’t self-manage your property
A few red flags to look out for, that may suggest self-managing your property is an accident waiting to happen. If you don't have time...
October 20, 2021
Library landmark starts taking shape
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes You’ll start seeing some changes around Wyndham Street in Drysdale next month, with construction getting underway on the new Drysdale Library. And if you’ve...
October 12, 2021
Work continues on seawall and pedestrian safety
HELLO to all Borough of Queenscliffe residents, ratepayers and visitors. We all wound our clocks forward for daylight savings a few nights ago which...
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