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April 5, 2024
When is it time to see a financial planner?
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Faced with cost-of-living pressures, many Australians stand to gain from seeking expert guidance on managing their finances. Reaching...
March 29, 2024
A big win for the North Bellarine
AS THE Mayor of City of Greater Geelong, my time is often spent focusing on matters that affect the entire municipality. This is true of...
March 29, 2024
An unpredictable market – it’s not just the weather
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Who would have thought we would be suffering a run of 40-plus degree days in March; unpredictable! One thing...
March 27, 2024
School Holiday fun every day for the whole family at Lorne Theatre
Lorne Theatre is offering up a basketful of cinematic surprises for the whole family every day of the Easter school holidays, from...
March 22, 2024
Keeping you informed
AS AN ORGANISATION It is so important that the City of Greater Geelong does everything it can to keep the community informed. That can be...
March 22, 2024
Share the love
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Ahh, Easter: my seventh-favourite time of the year after Christmas, New Years, Australia Day, Spring Racing Carnival, World Pasta Day, and Valentine's...
March 22, 2024
It’s time to rewild yourself back to wellbeing
WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGER FOUNDATION. Most of us today are experiencing a profound discrepancy between how we evolved to live and how we now...
March 22, 2024
Record high 1.6 million Aussies face mortgage stress
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM U FINANCIAL Amid the backdrop of soaring interest rates and economic uncertainties, there's a pressing need for mortgage...
March 22, 2024
Fly through the trees
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your rainforest experience to new heights in the lush surrounds of the magnificent Otway Ranges. Located 20 minutes from...
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...
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