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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
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 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 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...
February 6, 2025
Febfast(-forward)
BY CAM O'KEEFE So here's an alternative path to the champagne and martini approach you might have planned before undertaking a commitment to sobriety for...
January 30, 2025
Sports program creating healthier communities
All-abilities sports programs are thriving in Geelong, providing more opportunities for everyone to stay physically active and make social connections. Last week I had the...
January 23, 2025
Should you buy before you sell or sell before you buy?
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Navigating the property market can be challenging, especially when faced with the classic conundrum of whether to...
January 17, 2025
Clubs score with grants
LOCAL sports clubs will benefit greatly from significant infrastructure upgrades from City of Greater Geelong, following the latest round of Community Grants funding. Cheetham Ward...
January 16, 2025
2025’s property market
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Welcome to 2025. If you're like me and keep putting 2024 on every date, you get a leave...
January 9, 2025
Share your thoughts on shared trail
OUR region is home to beautiful natural scenery, fascinating trails and an incredible array of native wildlife. North of Lara, Serendip Sanctuary is an oasis...
January 9, 2025
New year, new financial you: resolutions for a prosperous 2025
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL After the festive season spending spree, January offers a chance to recalibrate, reflect, and make resolutions that...
December 26, 2024
Sleigh your spending this Christmas: budget tips for homeowners and savvy savers
WITH LEIGH DELEDIO AND DANIEL WALSH FROM UFINANCIAL Sleigh your spending this Christmas: budget tips for homeowners and savvy savers The festive season is upon us—a...
December 20, 2024
Representing our community
AT LAST week's council meeting, I moved a notice of motion noting that the proclamation of the date for Australia Day is a Federal...
December 20, 2024
The Christmas we had to have
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON As we head into Christmas, I would like to thank you for reading my articles this year and...
December 13, 2024
Proud to represent the community again
IN JANUARY 2023, I had the great honour and privilege of being sworn in midterm to represent the former Brownbill ward, to replace an...
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