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March 22, 2024
Kids Go Bush: Empowering young people through play
The Y Kids Go Bush connects children to experience adventure and nature, both during the term and in the holidays. Knowing that being outside is...
March 22, 2024
Renegades returning to Geelong
Calling all junior cricketers in the Geelong region! Don't miss out on a spot in the Renegades School Holiday Programs in April. The cricket season...
March 22, 2024
Hone your skills at the world game
Australia's next generation of footballers have the chance to hone their skills at a series of fun, engaging and globally recognised holiday programs across...
March 15, 2024
Setting the standard
LAST Friday I, like many people around the world, celebrated International Women's Day. This year, the UN Women global theme for International Women's Day was...
March 8, 2024
Sporting clubs should be for all
THERE has probably never been a time when the role and importance of government grants has been greater. Rising construction costs combined with the current...
March 8, 2024
Surging unit rents spark interest in property purchase opportunities
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL As the rental shortage continues to much of the state, renters are feeling the squeeze like never...
March 8, 2024
Where to drink, what to drink, and why
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Sexy, social and succinct: these recommendations are show-tested and straight to the point. If you're like me, often with curfews due to family/finances/free-time...
March 4, 2024
Local news and local jobs at risk following Meta announcement
Andrew Schreyer - Country Press Australia President Australia’s largest organisation of newspaper publishers has attacked the announcement by Meta that it will no longer negotiate...
March 4, 2024
Land tax changes are here
WITH GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong Summer is truly here, along with bushfires and 30+ degree days, and aren't you glad you live near the...
February 23, 2024
A fantastic foreshore
IT'S HARD to beat a barbie by the beach. Sharing a snag with the St Leonards community was a great start to this week, as...
February 16, 2024
Grants are making a difference
IN THE the short time I have been on Council I have seen many wonderful projects come to life. These do not happen without Council...
February 16, 2024
Property investing 2024 – It’s all about the yield
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR AT PRESTON ROWE PATERSON The property year has begun and as always you will start seeing lots of economists and gurus...
February 9, 2024
Barwon Heads works on target
ONE of the many enjoyable aspects of being on Council is seeing projects that come together as a result of collaboration between all tiers...
February 9, 2024
V- Day
WITH CAM O'KEEFE And no, that's not V for Vendetta. Everyone's favourite Hallmark occasion, Valentine's Day, is upon us. Do we need this day? Probably not,...
February 9, 2024
Green Home Loans: unlocking sustainable living and financial savings
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Australia is grappling with two significant challenges: the climate crisis and housing affordability. Tackling both issues simultaneously seems...
February 2, 2024
Serving up better clubs
THE past two weeks have seen some incredible tennis played at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open. This tournament always brings out the best in...
February 1, 2024
The end of the Golden Visa? Potential impacts on Australian property markets
WITH PRESTON ROWE PATERSON CEO, GREG SUGARS Over the years I have closely observed the interplay between immigration policies and property markets in Australia. Recent rumours and...
January 29, 2024
Some new hospitality faces among the old faves
WITH CAM O'KEEFE With the festive season over and done with, let's get down to brass tacks and about what 2024 looks like for our...
January 26, 2024
Can you use an SMSF to buy residential and commercial property?
Investing with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) opens up a realm of possibilities for those seeking more control over their assets. The ability to choose...
January 26, 2024
Switching to green power
UNLIKE other levels of government, which can continue to lift their levels of debts, councils have limited budgets to work with. But our focus on...
January 26, 2024
25 life-changing tips for a happier and more balanced 2024
WITH SCOTT WATTERS from The LifeChanger Foundation. At LifeChanger Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of positivity and its ability to bring about meaningful...
January 24, 2024
Delivering important initiatives
AMID high inflation and cost blowouts in the construction sector, tough decisions had to be made during last year's Budget process. While we still spent...
January 19, 2024
3228 property market update
WITH One Agency Surf Coast senior sales consultant Olivia Swann As the spring selling season started in September last year, it presented a slower start...
January 18, 2024
Should I buy that coastal holiday house?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Welcome to 2024, I hope everyone is having or has had a grand ol' break, I think after...
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