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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...
July 26, 2024
Osaka, via Torquay
WITH CAM O'KEEFE No, this is not a new Jetstar route, but rather a new Japanese barbecue offering from the same stable of serial restauranteur...
July 26, 2024
Supporting our Olympic hopefuls
THE Olympic Games get under way tonight and what an exciting time it is for competing athletes and their network of family, friends and...
July 25, 2024
What makes up good health?
At the LifeChanger Foundation, our mission is to empower young people and communities to create and sustain healthy lives through a holistic approach to...
July 25, 2024
To build or to buy: navigating construction loans in your homeownership journey, part 2
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL In our ongoing exploration of construction loans and their pivotal role in the journey towards homeownership, let's...
July 19, 2024
Fighting for Geelong’s eastern suburbs
THERE is a great joy in seeing community groups and sports clubs receive funding for projects. These institutions are largely run by volunteers, and the...
July 18, 2024
Winter gloom or bloom?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Yes, winter is here. People north of Victoria think our cold winters are gloomy and sad - little...
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