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June 21, 2024
Get your group a grant
IN FANTASTIC news for the Bellarine, Council has announced it will make almost $4.48 million of funding available in its expanded 2024-25 Community Grants...
June 20, 2024
Stamp duty changes for commercial property
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Rarely have we seen so much government meddling with the taxation and property systems. With each change, it seems...
June 14, 2024
Pool power wins the day
THE May Council meeting was a great reminder of the power of community campaigns. As many who live along the Bellarine would appreciate, the North...
June 14, 2024
Winter in Geelong – what’s not to like?
WITH CAM O'KEEFE I love winter. It's the one season we can basically bank on here in Geelong that we know will deliver on its...
June 14, 2024
Eight questions to ask your broker before getting a mortgage
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL If you’re in the market for a new home, or looking to refinance, finding the best product...
June 7, 2024
A celebration of Celtic culture
ONE of the highlights of my calendar is the annual National Celtic Folk Festival. I enjoy getting to Portarlington whenever I can. It is a beautiful...
June 7, 2024
Green shoots set for spring growth
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Over recent years investor sentiment toward the Victorian property market has been soured. Increased taxation, decreased demand, rising...
May 31, 2024
Why property remains the most secure investment for the next decade
In the current investment landscape, property stands out as the most secure option for the next ten years. Amid low supply and rapidly rising...
May 31, 2024
Start lighting those fires
WITH CAM O'KEEFE That's if you haven't already. I mean, when it starts getting dark at 5pm and the day's top temp reaches a max...
May 31, 2024
Advocating for our region’s interests
THE Greater Geelong and Bellarine region owes much to its location. The unique nature of where we are provides us with many competitive advantages, which...
May 24, 2024
Celebrating award-winning projects
OFTEN the reward for a job well done is simply knowing that you have finished it to the best of your ability. In today's hustle...
May 24, 2024
Property is a game of patience
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Property is a game of patience, and a little perspective helps. It's becoming quite clear what suburbs and townships...
May 24, 2024
Adapting to change
WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGE FOUNDATION Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether it's a major transition in your life, a career shift, or...
May 17, 2024
Celebrating our volunteers
SINCE returning to live in Greater Geelong 25 years ago, I've come to truly appreciate how there is something for everyone here. Sport is obviously...
May 17, 2024
Finger lickin’ good
WITH CAM O'KEEFE With most of us continuing to feel the economic pinch in some respect, many serial restaurant diners are swapping the eat-out options...
May 17, 2024
Investment Bonds gain traction as secure financial vehicles in Australia
WITH LEIGH DELEDIO & DANIEL WALSH FROM UFINANCIAL In the dynamic landscape of Australian finance, investment bonds are emerging as a compelling option for investors...
May 10, 2024
Supporting projects both big and small
INVESTING in major and minor built projects, focusing on core local government functions and services, and resourcing initiatives that protect the environment are the...
May 10, 2024
The rules of the rental market
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON This week I have been doing some research around what’s happening with the rental market in Geelong and...
May 3, 2024
Hot pies, cold drinks and… Rendang beef curry with a side of Gai Lan?!
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Unless you've been located under a rock these past few months, any local footy and foodie fans can tell you the opening...
May 3, 2024
Council seeks community feedback on budget
Following months of deliberation and careful consideration, Council has just released our proposed budget for the next four years for community feedback. This budget represents...
May 3, 2024
Building wealth in your 20s, 30s and 40s
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO from UFINANCIAL Irrespective of age, the pursuit of wealth-building and the developing of good savings habits is important. Each...
April 26, 2024
Recognising the contributions of Geelong’s youth
WE ARE fortunate that in Geelong and the Bellarine we have such incredible youth who are determined to pave the way for a better...
April 26, 2024
Which property cycle are we in?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON From the outside you could be forgiven for believing the property market is quiet, but as we tick...
April 26, 2024
The importance of self-awareness in relation to youth mental health
WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGER FOUDNATION Cultivating self-awareness emerges as a fundamental cornerstone to good mental health, allowing a pathway to resilience, understanding, and wellbeing. Defined...
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