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January 20, 2022
Transition your holiday rental into a mid-term rental in the off-season
With PropertyOwners A common trend that we have seen lately is those who own a holiday rental property (Airbnb/Regional Escapes/Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals etc.) are...
January 19, 2022
Councillor Column: Welcome to the north
THAT hazy time between Christmas and the first week or so of January is behind us. Presents have been lovingly wrapped and hastily unwrapped, food...
January 5, 2022
Taking time to reflect
AS we prepare to begin 2022 with hopes of positive times ahead, it is nice to reflect on the 12 months just passed. While it...
December 29, 2021
Review to address our city’s transport challenges
ANYONE who lives in Geelong won't have failed to notice worsening congestion on our roads. In our CBD, urban shopping strips, coastal centres, and on...
December 29, 2021
Contemporary community hub ready to take shape
FIRSTLY, a huge thanks to all out in the south/west areas of Geelong. It has been a very testing time not just with COVID,...
December 15, 2021
Festivals and fireworks bring fun times to the city
I DON'T know about you but my calendar for December is filling up rapidly with engagements, quite the opposite to my schedule during lockdown. Mind...
December 14, 2021
Celebrating community initiatives big and small
IT'S always inspiring to see bold ideas come to life. Even better when they connect the community. Thanks to the people of Armstrong Creek, your...
December 9, 2021
Can you buy property with your self-managed super fund?
LEIGH DELEDIO // Director, UFinancial A self-managed super fund or SMSF is a type of superannuation trust created to provide financial benefits to its members...
December 2, 2021
Banks are increasing their fixed rates and decreasing their variable rates. What does that mean for home loans applicants?
BY LEIGH DELEDIO Director, UFinancial In the last month, 16 lenders have increased their fixed-rate home loans, including all big four banks. The Australia and New Zealand...
December 1, 2021
Makeover to revive the social heart of Norlane
THE council is aiming to bring Labuan Square in Norlane back to life as a safe and appealing community meeting point. Improvement projects like this...
November 30, 2021
New library fosters strong community connections
HEY legends. While we are slowly recalibrating and getting back to a semblance of 'normal' life, there are a few key projects happening across...
November 25, 2021
What is home equity and how can you use it to your advantage?
What exactly is home equity? Simply put, home equity is the difference between the current value of your property and how much you owe on it. If...
November 24, 2021
The immeasurable value of our libraries
LIBRARIES hold a special place in my life. Growing up, I was one of those kids who would read for hours at night with...
November 18, 2021
Lifechanger human superpower
At LifeChanger we get to work with thousands of young people in Australia and New Zealand building self-esteem, self-awareness, positive self-identity and resilience! In the...
November 17, 2021
Exciting times ahead for region
TWO things have made me particularly excited in the past fortnight: the arrival of our magnificent floating Christmas tree on Corio Bay, and news...
November 11, 2021
Effortlessly enhance your pool with natural stone tiles and pavers
// With RMS Traders Embarking on your pool design project is an exciting time – finally your dream is coming to life! The reality is that...
November 11, 2021
Make silly season the “smart season”
// With Loan Market The dates are flying off the calendar and it won't be long until silly season invites start coming in. It's this time...
November 11, 2021
Hit refresh with Berkowitz Furniture
Sick and tired of your furniture? You’re not alone At Berkowitz, we’re hearing it from all over. After spending so much time at home, it’s...
November 11, 2021
Two specialists, one extraordinary kitchen
Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, offer outstanding designs with timeless appeal and advanced performance features that provide simple and...
November 11, 2021
Opening the Bank of Mum and Dad? Know the risks
As house prices continue to surge, so do the requests for financial support from parents. Digital Financial Analytics reports about 60 per cent of first...
November 10, 2021
Understanding Family Law court changes
Recently, the family law landscape underwent a significant change. The two federal Courts that dealt with family law matters – the Federal Circuit Court...
November 10, 2021
World-first bridges are a win-win
Festive spirit It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Geelong. In case you haven't been down to the Waterfront lately, our famous floating Christmas...
November 3, 2021
Counting down to festive cheer
CAN you believe we're less than two months off Christmas? My sense of time during this pandemic is a bit off, what with the lockdowns...
November 2, 2021
Finding calm and gratitude in reflection
MY mum passed away in late September and I took a few weeks leave around that time. It felt decidedly odd to take time...
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