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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...
January 15, 2024
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Ice cream! Is there really any food that screams more of summer? I was chatting to a friend of mine who owns an ice...
January 12, 2024
Celebrating Community Grants
THE Bellarine has such a rich community life. It is on display for all to see, especially at this time of year when there is...
January 12, 2024
How much can I borrow for a mortgage?
WITH LEIGH DELEDIO AND DANIEL WALSH FROM UFINANCIAL Is “How much can I borrow?" a lingering thought of yours? Then this article is for you! The...
January 5, 2024
Support your local groups
I HOPE all readers had a great Christmas and New Year period. If you've had time off from your regular duties, I trust it was...
December 29, 2023
Tourism and entertainment driving Geelong’s economy
Tourism is a major driver of our economy all-year round, but it reaches its peak during this holiday period. Council data shows there is as...
December 29, 2023
Ten, nine, eight, seven….
Before we can start calling 2023 the past, New Year's Eve gives us all one more chance to say goodbye to the year it...
December 22, 2023
A healthy community is a strong community
COUNCIL is always aiming to improve residents' mental and physical health, and that is why we invest in the facilities and services that contribute...
December 21, 2023
It’s wrapping time
WITH CAM O'KEEFE This Christmas seems to have hit a high with almost everyone who wants to give, receive and get their merry cheer on. Snubbing...
December 21, 2023
A time for those less fortunate
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON GEELONG And so it is Christmas and 2023 draws to a close. I would like to end the year...
December 19, 2023
Connecting at Christmas
This year the LifeChanger Foundation has been fortunate to work with more than 100,000 young people, through interactive youth mental health workshops and our...
December 15, 2023
Active investments
GEELONG has a well-earned reputation for being mad about sport. More than a quarter of residents are members of a sports club or group, with...
December 14, 2023
The benefits of home ownership vs renting
WITH Leigh Deledio and Daniel Walsh from UFinancial Choosing between renting and buying a home is a significant decision that hinges on various factors, ranging...
December 8, 2023
Superb shows at the Shed
MANY people who know me know I am passionate about the arts. It has been a lifelong love that has grown with me through the...
December 8, 2023
Will there be any funding gifts this Christmas?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON December 1 is the first day of summer, and for most of us, the countdown to Christmas has...
December 8, 2023
Preparing for your overseas holiday
WITH Healthcare pharmacist Rebecca Miltiadou - DIRECT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE Travelling overseas to exotic destinations is an exciting experience for many people. However, with new adventures comes...
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