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March 28, 2025

Help us stamp out graffiti

AS YOUR local Cheetham Ward councillor, I drive around our community in Geelong's eastern suburbs each week, trying to make sure that the council...

March 28, 2025

Time for action in Geelong’s CBD

Hopefully some of you will be aware of my campaign over the last 12 months to bring awareness to and compel action on the...

March 21, 2025

Help us look after pets

THE City of Greater Geelong is eager to hear your thoughts on pet ownership and animal wellbeing for the development of the Domestic Animal...

March 21, 2025

How to finance your dream business: A beginner’s guide to commercial loans

Starting a business is an exciting venture, but securing the funds to bring your vision to life can be challenging. Whether you're opening a café,...

March 20, 2025

Baked, red, foraged and raw

BY CAM O’KEEFE Like most, I'm always open to suggestions of local Indian restaurants I haven't yet tried, and this week's recommendation came from colleague...

March 17, 2025

LiFE! Unveils 2025 Beach Range: Stylish and Sun-Safe for a Never-Ending Australian Summer

For Australians, the beach is more than just a destination – it’s a way of life. Whether it's the sand, surf, or...

March 14, 2025

Curating Your Career Change: How to Turn Your Side-Hustle into Your Day Job

Immersing yourself in a side-hustle while working a full-time job is a fantastic way of pursuing your hobbies while earning a little...

March 14, 2025

The CBD’s bright future

GEELONG'S CBD is at a crossroads. As one of Australia's fastest-growing cities, we have enormous potential, but we also face complex challenges that require bold...

March 14, 2025

How land tax changes will affect investors

It's that time of year again. For all property investors, the issuing of land tax notices has begun and will arrive in your mailboxes...

March 7, 2025

Tell us your Budget ideas

Do you have a great idea for improving where you live, work or play – especially in our northern suburbs in the Corio Ward...

March 7, 2025

Fixed vs. variable home loans: which one is right for you?

CHOOSING the right home loan is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make when purchasing a property. Fixed and variable home loans are...

March 6, 2025

Autumnal delights

The arrival of autumn each year brings with it the start of many events on our annual food and wine calendar. The first (and for...

February 28, 2025

Get out and about

SUMMER ends today but the events calendar in Geelong is just heating up. March is jam-packed with a huge line-up of activities spanning arts, culture...

February 28, 2025

Is one rate cut enough for confidence to return?

WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON With the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) announcement on Tuesday of a 0.25 per cent rate cut, we...

February 27, 2025

Considine, Conroy win at Phillip Island

SURF Coast duo Ben Considine and Bea Conroy have reigned supreme at Round 1 of the Victorian Longboard Titles on Phillip Island. More than 80...

February 21, 2025

Don’t let it go to waste

AS YOUR local Cheetham Ward councillor, I drive around our community in Geelong's eastern suburbs each week, trying to make sure that the council...

February 21, 2025

Is it better to buy or lease your business premises?

Weighing the pros and cons of buying vs. Leasing for your business premises For business owners, deciding whether to buy or lease a commercial property...

February 20, 2025

Late summer loving

BY CAM O’KEEFE I love this time of year in our gardens and at our local markets, with the warmth of these long days having...

February 14, 2025

Protecting our residents’ wellbeing

I AM proud that my fellow councillors voted unanimously against the Lara waste-to-energy incinerator proposal at our January meeting. At the meeting I put forth...

February 14, 2025

2025: it is all about the RBA

BY GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON There is a lot of negative talk about the state of our economy, the politics of the USA,...

February 14, 2025

Making the most of 2025: interest rates, property prices, and the Trump show

As we settle into 2025, there's a lot to keep an eye on - some of it exciting, some of it exhausting, and plenty...

February 6, 2025

Five ways to save $10,000 this year

WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Setting aside $10,000 in a year may feel ambitious, but with a proper savings structure, this goal...

February 6, 2025

2025 challenges for the housing and development industry

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted to interest rate cuts coming as soon as this month, with most banks having already predicting reductions...

February 6, 2025

Cleaning up after the storm

COUNCIL crews and contractors battled violent gusts and torrential rain and hail as they worked around the clock to make flood-damaged sites safe earlier...