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More women in decision-making roles needed

LAST week we celebrated International Women's Day. A theme for 2022 was Break the Bias, referring to the conscious and unconscious biases that create...

New children’s centre will be second-to-none

IT'S well known that council is directing population growth to areas like Armstrong Creek and Mount Duneed, and in the future our Northern and...

Council’s determination progresses on bringing part of Geelong’s history back to life

OSBORNE House progress encouraging The City of Greater Geelong announced late last week that two interested parties have been shortlisted as potential partners for the...

What does the cash rate have to do with your home loan?

If you keep an eye on the news, you have probably seen a few headlines about the historically low cash rate remaining at 0.10...

Leadership and action needed to resolve gender inequality issues

HEY Legends, I hope you are all doing well. A week ago, I was complaining about my poor blistered hands, damaged from gardening and drumming...

In the Real Estate industry

With McCartney Real Estate starting trading as a family owned and operated local business in 1952, the success of McCartney Real Estate can be...

Collaborative approach kicks off a fantastic community project

COUNCIL'S momentous agreement to invest in the Bell Park Sports Club facilities and ensure grassroots sport continues in the north is a fantastic outcome...

Empowering our young leaders to make positive change

"YOUNG people, when informed and empowered, when they realise that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world"- Jane Goodall Last...

Measures reduce anti-social behaviour at Eastern Gardens and surrounds

EASTERN Gardens and surrounds is one of Geelong's most beautiful locations. Featuring the magnificent Geelong Botanic Gardens, the East Geelong Golf Club, sporting fields, acres...

Councillor Column: Community Grants make an impact

One of the most effective ways the Council makes a direct impact in the local community is through our annual Community Grants program.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...