About: contributor
August 17, 2024
Discover, learn and conserve
ARE you passionate about the natural world and eager to make a difference in your community? The Nature Stewards course might be just what you're...
August 15, 2024
Figures finally trending in the right direction
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON What a change a few numbers can make! Last week the publication of the June Quarter inflation numbers crucially...
August 10, 2024
Walk, scoot, skate or ride
DID you know the number of Australian children walking and cycling to school has dropped 75 per cent since 1970? Not only is being active...
August 9, 2024
Geelong meets its meat maestro
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Remember the good ol' days when enjoying a meal out was as commonplace as anything in our daily lives? At the drop of...
August 8, 2024
How long does it take to get a home loan?
BY DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO Navigating the timeline for securing a home loan is crucial when diving into the property market. Here's a breakdown of...
August 2, 2024
Have your say on the Council Plan
ARE you passionate about the future of our community and eager to make a meaningful impact? The City of Greater Geelong is inviting you to...
August 1, 2024
A touch of the cold weather blues
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON GEELONG Angry, relieved? I must admit I was not surprised at all by the CFMEU report broadcast on...
July 26, 2024
Osaka, via Torquay
WITH CAM O'KEEFE No, this is not a new Jetstar route, but rather a new Japanese barbecue offering from the same stable of serial restauranteur...
July 26, 2024
Upgrading sports clubs to include everyone
ONE of the most fulfilling parts of my role as a Councillor is advocating for funding for many worthwhile projects across the Bellarine. Last week,...
July 25, 2024
What makes up good health?
At the LifeChanger Foundation, our mission is to empower young people and communities to create and sustain healthy lives through a holistic approach to...
July 25, 2024
To build or to buy: navigating construction loans in your homeownership journey, part 2
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL In our ongoing exploration of construction loans and their pivotal role in the journey towards homeownership, let's...
July 19, 2024
Showcasing small businesses
SMALL businesses are the backbone of any community. The resilience and innovation that so many small businesses have shown in our region in the aftermath...
July 18, 2024
Winter gloom or bloom?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Yes, winter is here. People north of Victoria think our cold winters are gloomy and sad - little...
July 18, 2024
Glimmers of financial opportunity in 2024
WITH JAMIE HYNDMAN FROM TRIBE FINANCIAL In the understatement of the decade, it's an interesting time for Aussie households and businesses at the moment - from...
July 18, 2024
3228 property market update (Q2 2024)
WITH NATURAL REAL ESTATE'S OLIVIA SWANN As 2024 reaches its midway point, the real estate market continues to show lively and dynamic activity. This period has...
July 15, 2024
End of year taxation
There’s no doubt Victorian households are doing it tough right now. A recent survey by Finder found that almost half of Australians (45 per cent)...
July 12, 2024
Celebrating our amazing youth
WHETHER they're hitting sixes, selflessly volunteering or supporting their peers, our young people from the Bellarine Peninsula are making a profound impact in our...
July 12, 2024
A reason to celebrate Geelong fine dining
WITH CAM O'KEEFE We are so blessed in Geelong for many culinary reasons. There's a bounty of good food produce, quality wine and niche beverage...
July 11, 2024
To build or to buy: navigating construction loans in your home ownership journey, part 1
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Finding the perfect property that aligns with your vision and lifestyle can be a daunting task. The decision...
July 5, 2024
Supporting our growing community
IT HAS been a busy time on Council in the lead up to us finalising the 2024-25 budget at our June meeting. Following an extensive...
July 4, 2024
The end of another financial year
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON With another financial year coming to a close, this one means a lot more than others. For valuers, in...
June 28, 2024
Drinking Geelong BTG
WITH CAM O'KEEFE BTG is hospitality shorthand for By the Glass, referring to the option at a restaurant or bar that allows guests to drink...
June 27, 2024
Five common property finance terms explained
BY DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO Navigating the world of property finance can be daunting, with its web of terminology and jargon, often leaving even...
June 27, 2024
Positive male role models
WITH SCOTT WATTERS, LIFECHANGER FOUNDATION At LifeChanger Foundation, we understand the presence of positive male role models is crucial for the holistic development of young...
Latest News
Nov 18, 2024
These girls can, so can you
Nov 18, 2024
Local vet secures Churchill Fellowship
Nov 18, 2024
Prespakis shortlisted for AFLW 22Under22 squad
Nov 18, 2024
A curation of lovely things
Nov 18, 2024