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WITH CAM O'KEEFE Ahh, Easter: my seventh-favourite time of the year after Christmas, New Years, Australia Day, Spring Racing Carnival, World Pasta Day, and Valentine's...
It’s time to rewild yourself back to wellbeing
WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGER FOUNDATION. Most of us today are experiencing a profound discrepancy between how we evolved to live and how we now...
Record high 1.6 million Aussies face mortgage stress
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM U FINANCIAL Amid the backdrop of soaring interest rates and economic uncertainties, there's a pressing need for mortgage...
Fly through the trees
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your rainforest experience to new heights in the lush surrounds of the magnificent Otway Ranges. Located 20 minutes from...
Kids Go Bush: Empowering young people through play
The Y Kids Go Bush connects children to experience adventure and nature, both during the term and in the holidays. Knowing that being outside is...
Renegades returning to Geelong
Calling all junior cricketers in the Geelong region! Don't miss out on a spot in the Renegades School Holiday Programs in April. The cricket season...
Hone your skills at the world game
Australia's next generation of footballers have the chance to hone their skills at a series of fun, engaging and globally recognised holiday programs across...
Working with and for the community
WORKING with and for the local community comes in many forms.The number of ways we provide for, and interact with, local residents is massive. The...
The importance of consultation
YOUR council currently engages in 127 services to the local community ranging from managing numerous buildings , aquatic centres, golf courses, aged care services,...
A sporting chance
THE sporting events keep coming in March. On the Barwon River you'll find the three-day Head of School Girls Regatta, while our beloved Geelong Cats...
Surging unit rents spark interest in property purchase opportunities
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL As the rental shortage continues to much of the state, renters are feeling the squeeze like never...
Where to drink, what to drink, and why
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Sexy, social and succinct: these recommendations are show-tested and straight to the point. If you're like me, often with curfews due to family/finances/free-time...
Local news and local jobs at risk following Meta announcement
Andrew Schreyer - Country Press Australia President Australia’s largest organisation of newspaper publishers has attacked the announcement by Meta that it will no longer negotiate...
Land tax changes are here
WITH GARETH KENT Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong Summer is truly here, along with bushfires and 30+ degree days, and aren't you glad you live near the...
All the colours of the rainbow
I HAVE had the pleasure of being a City of Greater Geelong Councillor now for a little more than six months, and in that...
Grants are making a difference
THERE has been much to celebrate in our region in recent weeks, with major events and a run of beautiful summer weather attracting visitors...
Property investing 2024 – It’s all about the yield
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR AT PRESTON ROWE PATERSON The property year has begun and as always you will start seeing lots of economists and gurus...
A great day for Geelong’s north
TODAY (Friday, February 9) is a very special day for the northern suburbs and the City of Greater Geelong. Today, in conjunction with our funding...
V- Day
WITH CAM O'KEEFE And no, that's not V for Vendetta. Everyone's favourite Hallmark occasion, Valentine's Day, is upon us. Do we need this day? Probably not,...
Green Home Loans: unlocking sustainable living and financial savings
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Australia is grappling with two significant challenges: the climate crisis and housing affordability. Tackling both issues simultaneously seems...
Talking and listening – then action
LISTENING to the community – and speaking up to advocate for those who need your help – is key to the role of being...
The end of the Golden Visa? Potential impacts on Australian property markets
WITH PRESTON ROWE PATERSON CEO, GREG SUGARS Over the years I have closely observed the interplay between immigration policies and property markets in Australia. Recent rumours and...
Some new hospitality faces among the old faves
WITH CAM O'KEEFE With the festive season over and done with, let's get down to brass tacks and about what 2024 looks like for our...
Can you use an SMSF to buy residential and commercial property?
Investing with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) opens up a realm of possibilities for those seeking more control over their assets. The ability to choose...