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October 7, 2024
A timeless venue for unforgettable occasions
The Portarlington Grand Hotel (PGH) stands as a beacon of history and elegance on the Bellarine Peninsula. Having first opened its doors in the late...
October 4, 2024
Geelong wine lists among our country’s best
WITH CAM O'KEEFE It's always pleasing to see Geelong hospitality institutions considered as some of the nation's finest. Earlier this week, Australia's annual Wine List of...
October 4, 2024
Keeping Geelong green
AS the weather warms and flowers bloom, I'm once again reminded how lucky we are to live in Greater Geelong. Ours is a unique municipality,...
October 3, 2024
Markets predict four RBA rate cuts by late 2025
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL A potential series of rate cuts could save homeowners over $5,000 annually, but rising demand may complicate...
September 27, 2024
Geelong is buzzing with events
SADLY for Geelong footy fanatics, the Cats fell short of making tomorrow's AFL grand final. But they still have plenty to be proud of, despite...
September 26, 2024
Our CBD – a proper market square is the fix
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Geelong CBD has more than 25,000sqm of empty office space, with another 42,000 sqm currently in the planning...
September 20, 2024
Caretaker period begins
WITH nominations for council now closed, the City of Greater Geelong has entered the election period – commonly referred to as 'caretaker period'. So, what...
September 16, 2024
It’s time to claim back our CBD
WITH GARETH KENT Geelong CBD is at a crunch point and many years of previous investment are about to be wasted if we do not...
September 16, 2024
Navigating your first home purchase: a 25-year-old’s guide to getting it done
Entering the property market as a first-time buyer feels like stepping into a maze. Interest rates are sky-high, homes are less affordable than ever, and...
September 13, 2024
Building a playspace for everyone
CONSTRUCTION on the multimillion-dollar Rippleside Inclusive Playspace is set to begin after Council voted to award the contract to build the project last month. The...
September 13, 2024
It’s time to claim back our CBD
WITH GARETH KENT Geelong CBD is at a crunch point and many years of previous investment are about to be wasted if we do not...
September 5, 2024
Managing the rising cost of living
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Life is expensive. The cost of living has skyrocketed while wages seem pretty stagnant, or at least...
August 30, 2024
Dedicated to repairing potholes
DID you know the City of Greater Geelong is responsible for managing a vast network of roads, including more than 2040km of bitumen and...
August 29, 2024
Time to be positive
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON In any property cycle there are opportunities. One person’s misfortune is another’s gain. We are now 19 months into...
August 23, 2024
Club celebrates new nets
NEWLY upgraded cricket nets at Grinter Reserve are set to officially open this Sunday in a massive pre-season boost for Newcomb and District Cricket...
August 22, 2024
If the Olympics didn’t get local athletes up and about, maybe this will
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Did you know that in the past, professional athletes and Olympians often faced challenges securing home loans...
August 22, 2024
The power of a positive inner voice
WITH SCOTT WATTERS - LifeChanger Foundation At LifeChanger Foundation, we believe that the foundation of a fulfilling life begins with the conversations we have with...
August 17, 2024
Focusing on community health and wellbeing
AT THE City of Greater Geelong, the health and wellbeing of our community is central to everything we do. We acknowledged this commitment in 2021...
August 15, 2024
Figures finally trending in the right direction
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON What a change a few numbers can make! Last week the publication of the June Quarter inflation numbers crucially...
August 10, 2024
Walk, ride or scoot
KEEPING fit and physically active has always been a big part of my life. So I was thrilled to witness Leopold Primary students getting active...
August 9, 2024
Geelong meets its meat maestro
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Remember the good ol' days when enjoying a meal out was as commonplace as anything in our daily lives? At the drop of...
August 8, 2024
How long does it take to get a home loan?
BY DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO Navigating the timeline for securing a home loan is crucial when diving into the property market. Here's a breakdown of...
August 2, 2024
A vision for Geelong’s future
LAST month marked seven years since the City of Greater Geelong endorsed the community-vision document, Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future. The key aim...
August 1, 2024
A touch of the cold weather blues
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON GEELONG Angry, relieved? I must admit I was not surprised at all by the CFMEU report broadcast on...
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