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October 7, 2024
Have issues with your aged care?
If you support someone receiving aged care services, are receiving care yourself, or thinking about your aged care options, it is essential to know...
October 7, 2024
Versatile spaces to suit your end-of-year event needs
At Mantra Lorne, we offer versatile spaces to suit your end of year event needs. Choose from our cozy indoor settings or take advantage of...
October 7, 2024
Navigating personal injury compensation: a seniors’ guide
As people age, the risk of accidents can increase, making it crucial to understand rights and available support. Personal injury compensation is a key resource,...
October 7, 2024
Cost of living pressure continue beyond the grave – can your executors afford to administer your estate?
When someone passes away, the people appointed by the will to manage the deceased person's affairs (the executors) are often required to apply for...
October 7, 2024
Making the journey a better one
Country to Coast Home Care Services founded in 2018, is an award-winning home care service provider helping people stay comfortable and connected, in their...
October 7, 2024
Creating memorable celebrations at the Geelong Arts Centre
Theatre shows, comedy and live music one night, parties, functions and fundraisers the next, Geelong Arts Centre is a venue that wears many hats. While...
October 7, 2024
How to use your superannuation to boost your Centrelink benefits
When planning for retirement, two key pillars we often lean on are superannuation and Centrelink. Superannuation is widely regarded as one of the most tax-effective...
October 7, 2024
Tuckers leading the way – prepaid pay by instalments plans
The rising cost of living is on the tip of most people's tongues - no matter where we are in life, just starting out,...
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 7, 2024
Celebrate the end of year in style
As the year draws to a close, it is time to reflect, celebrate and look ahead. What better way to mark the occasion than by...
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...
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