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May 24, 2024

Adapting to change

WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGE FOUNDATION Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether it's a major transition in your life, a career shift, or...

May 17, 2024

Supporting our leading regional city

THERE are many things that make a city great. These include a strong community spirit where individuals feel willing and able to get behind their...

May 17, 2024

Finger lickin’ good

WITH CAM O'KEEFE With most of us continuing to feel the economic pinch in some respect, many serial restaurant diners are swapping the eat-out options...

May 17, 2024

Investment Bonds gain traction as secure financial vehicles in Australia

WITH LEIGH DELEDIO & DANIEL WALSH FROM UFINANCIAL In the dynamic landscape of Australian finance, investment bonds are emerging as a compelling option for investors...

May 10, 2024

Share your budget feedback

THE greatest task councillors undertake each year is putting together the council budget. There is a considerable amount of work that goes into this from...

May 10, 2024

The rules of the rental market

WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON This week I have been doing some research around what’s happening with the rental market in Geelong and...

May 6, 2024

Hot pies, cold drinks and… Rendang beef curry with a side of Gai Lan?!

WITH CAM O'KEEFE Unless you've been located under a rock these past few months, any local footy and foodie fans can tell you the opening...

May 3, 2024

Proposed budget available for community feedback

One of the biggest tasks each year for Council is to produce our budget. This process is long but rewarding, particularly when the projects we...

May 3, 2024

Building wealth in your 20s, 30s and 40s

WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO from UFINANCIAL Irrespective of age, the pursuit of wealth-building and the developing of good savings habits is important. Each...

April 26, 2024

Honouring the service and sacrifices made by Australians

THIS year marks the 109th anniversary of the landing of Anzac troops at Gallipoli. Every year Anzac Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifice...

April 26, 2024

Which property cycle are we in?

WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON From the outside you could be forgiven for believing the property market is quiet, but as we tick...

April 26, 2024

The importance of self-awareness in relation to youth mental health

WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGER FOUDNATION Cultivating self-awareness emerges as a fundamental cornerstone to good mental health, allowing a pathway to resilience, understanding, and wellbeing. Defined...

April 19, 2024

Fostering new partnerships and working collaboratively

LAST month council voted to adopt a new Advocacy Framework, which outlines the city's approach to advocacy at a local, regional, state, national and...

April 19, 2024

Selling… selling… not sold?

WITH CAM O'KEEFE As troubling economic times continue to plague the greater population at large, it seems our friends in the hospitality industry are still...

April 19, 2024

Wage growth sparks increase in superannuation contribution limits

BY DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Thanks to a surge in wages, workers are set to pump more money into their superannuation, with...

April 12, 2024

Eliminating gender inequality in sport

THE Easter break was a wonderful time to relax with family and reflect on what has been a busy start to the year. On a...

April 8, 2024

Supporting cricket’s next generation

GRASSROOTS sport is the backbone of our community here in Geelong. We all have to start somewhere, and for many, sport isn't just about the...

April 5, 2024

We should do coffee

WITH CAM O'KEEFE Finding its way out of the roaster and into our local bean scene this week, Constant Coffee provides a point of difference...

April 5, 2024

When is it time to see a financial planner?

WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Faced with cost-of-living pressures, many Australians stand to gain from seeking expert guidance on managing their finances. Reaching...

March 29, 2024

Bringing the Youth Hub to life

THERE is no group of people more important than any other in our community. Equality and diversity are two of the key elements that make...

March 29, 2024

An unpredictable market – it’s not just the weather

WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Who would have thought we would be suffering a run of 40-plus degree days in March; unpredictable! One thing...

March 27, 2024

School Holiday fun every day for the whole family at Lorne Theatre

Lorne Theatre is offering up a basketful of cinematic surprises for the whole family every day of the Easter school holidays, from...

March 22, 2024

The community needs a hub

LIKE a lot of the communities in the south of Kardinia Ward, the Marshall – Charlemont area in growing at a rapid rate. The area...

March 22, 2024

More spaces to play

LAST week's reopening of Sparrow Park following recent renewal works marked a significant occasion for some of the younger residents of the Brownbill Ward. For...