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July 18, 2024
Glimmers of financial opportunity in 2024
WITH JAMIE HYNDMAN FROM TRIBE FINANCIAL In the understatement of the decade, it's an interesting time for Aussie households and businesses at the moment - from...
July 15, 2024
End of year taxation
There’s no doubt Victorian households are doing it tough right now. A recent survey by Finder found that almost half of Australians (45 per cent)...
July 12, 2024
Recognising our inspiring youth
YOUNG people make an outstanding contribution across Greater Geelong. They do this in many ways, and in many different areas of interest and work. It was...
July 12, 2024
A reason to celebrate Geelong fine dining
WITH CAM O'KEEFE We are so blessed in Geelong for many culinary reasons. There's a bounty of good food produce, quality wine and niche beverage...
July 11, 2024
To build or to buy: navigating construction loans in your home ownership journey, part 1
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Finding the perfect property that aligns with your vision and lifestyle can be a daunting task. The decision...
July 5, 2024
The value of community connection
A MAJOR part of the role that Councillors play is to be in touch with the community. The opportunity to get out and about and...
July 4, 2024
The end of another financial year
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON With another financial year coming to a close, this one means a lot more than others. For valuers, in...
June 28, 2024
Drinking Geelong BTG
WITH CAM O'KEEFE BTG is hospitality shorthand for By the Glass, referring to the option at a restaurant or bar that allows guests to drink...
June 28, 2024
Wins for the northern suburbs
THE adoption of the 2024-25 budget on Tuesday was the culmination of months of hard work from councillors and officers. Among the many highlights were...
June 27, 2024
Five common property finance terms explained
BY DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO Navigating the world of property finance can be daunting, with its web of terminology and jargon, often leaving even...
June 27, 2024
Positive male role models
WITH SCOTT WATTERS, LIFECHANGER FOUNDATION At LifeChanger Foundation, we understand the presence of positive male role models is crucial for the holistic development of young...
June 21, 2024
Get yourself a grant
AN EXTRA $431,000 is now available to support community projects across Greater Geelong after Council announced its Community Grants program would increase to almost...
June 20, 2024
Stamp duty changes for commercial property
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Rarely have we seen so much government meddling with the taxation and property systems. With each change, it seems...
June 20, 2024
Crime Stoppers search for suspects in Geelong
CRIME Stoppers Victoria is urging the community to come forward with any information on nine wanted persons in the Geelong region. Scott Johnson, Leanne Pearce,...
June 14, 2024
Supporting the community’s passion
EASTERN Geelong residents' passion for improving their community never ceases to impress me. This year, residents and community groups from Breakwater, East Geelong, Moolap, Newcomb,...
June 14, 2024
Winter in Geelong – what’s not to like?
WITH CAM O'KEEFE I love winter. It's the one season we can basically bank on here in Geelong that we know will deliver on its...
June 14, 2024
Eight questions to ask your broker before getting a mortgage
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL If you’re in the market for a new home, or looking to refinance, finding the best product...
June 7, 2024
Everybody is welcome here
WHEN I ran for Council, I did so because I wanted to ensure our community's most vulnerable people had a voice. To ensure they had...
June 7, 2024
Green shoots set for spring growth
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Over recent years investor sentiment toward the Victorian property market has been soured. Increased taxation, decreased demand, rising...
May 31, 2024
Why property remains the most secure investment for the next decade
In the current investment landscape, property stands out as the most secure option for the next ten years. Amid low supply and rapidly rising...
May 31, 2024
Start lighting those fires
WITH CAM O'KEEFE That's if you haven't already. I mean, when it starts getting dark at 5pm and the day's top temp reaches a max...
May 31, 2024
Sharing stories, simultaneously
LAST month, I had the great pleasure of attending the Geelong West Library for the annual National Simultaneous Storytime event. Seeing the faces of the...
May 24, 2024
Planning for future sport
Girls and women's participation in sport in booming in Australia and Geelong is no different.The introduction of AFLW and the international success of the...
May 24, 2024
Property is a game of patience
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Property is a game of patience, and a little perspective helps. It's becoming quite clear what suburbs and townships...
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