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September 13, 2024
It’s time to claim back our CBD
WITH GARETH KENT Geelong CBD is at a crunch point and many years of previous investment are about to be wasted if we do not...
September 13, 2024
A fond farewell and thank you
AFTER seven rewarding years as a Bellarine Ward councillor, it is time for me to step back and reflect on this journey. Some weeks ago,...
September 5, 2024
Managing the rising cost of living
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Life is expensive. The cost of living has skyrocketed while wages seem pretty stagnant, or at least...
August 30, 2024
Keeping our city green
RECENTLY, I had the pleasure of teaming up with Geelong Cats players and other club members to plant more than 1,000 native shrubs, grasses...
August 29, 2024
Time to be positive
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON In any property cycle there are opportunities. One person’s misfortune is another’s gain. We are now 19 months into...
August 23, 2024
The importance of heritage
HERITAGE defines who we are - it's the legacy we inherit, cherish today and strive to protect for future generations. Heritage encompasses both tangible elements,...
August 22, 2024
If the Olympics didn’t get local athletes up and about, maybe this will
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Did you know that in the past, professional athletes and Olympians often faced challenges securing home loans...
August 22, 2024
The power of a positive inner voice
WITH SCOTT WATTERS - LifeChanger Foundation At LifeChanger Foundation, we believe that the foundation of a fulfilling life begins with the conversations we have with...
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)...
