Red Pencil founder
For Tatiana Cross, self-belief has come in spades for as long as she can remember. So much so the Torquay business and career mentor has...
Gender equality is not negotiable
"I've always fought hard for gender equality," Geelong MP Christine Couzens says. "It's important across business and government – not just because it's the right...
Gym provides complete wellness offering for women
Since purchasing Fernwood Waurn Ponds in late 2019, club owners and sisters, Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a...
Changing climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
While gender equality in the workplace may be making ground generally across the board, there are some fields of work that have historically been...
Picnic and hampers prove the right mix
After a career in hospitality, marketing and events, Lynda Lister is the proud founder of The Surfcoast Picnic Co, which one year on is...
Consulting firm helps businesses
When Carli Saw made the decision to start her own business in May 2013, she was really just looking for a way to create...
The Kitchen Sink by Tom Wells directed by Michael Baker
Rehearsals for Torquay Theatre Troupe's performance of The Kitchen Sink by Tom Wells are coming along well considering all the times the performers stop...
Love and rentals
Why looking for love and looking for a rental are more similar than you might think … plus six helpful tips from One Agency...
What’s your emergency plan?
There are a number of tools we all need in our personal toolkit to navigate life. At LifeChanger we work with thousands of young people...
Our young leaders step up to guide the future
THE City of Greater Geelong 2022 Youth Council has been elected and again the city has a voice of the youth to help guide...
Transition your holiday rental into a mid-term rental in the off-season
With PropertyOwners A common trend that we have seen lately is those who own a holiday rental property (Airbnb/Regional Escapes/Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals etc.) are...
What teens teach us about the world
At LifeChanger, we are incredibly fortunate to work with thousands of young people across Australia and New Zealand and, through our work in schools...
Pandemic pushes Aussies to ‘double the distance’ between their homes and their investments
A new study indicates property investors have ‘doubled the distance’ between where they live and where they invest in response to the pandemic. The analysis...
Can you buy property with your self-managed super fund?
LEIGH DELEDIO // Director, UFinancial A self-managed super fund or SMSF is a type of superannuation trust created to provide financial benefits to its members...
Join in Geelong’s festive spirit this Christmas
More than 40 locations feature in this year’s Christmas program, so we’d love to see families celebrating all the free attractions on offer across...
You might stop working, but your money doesn’t
BY MATTHEW TORNEY // Muirfield Financial Services Record low interest rates make retirement planning difficult. And low returns from defensive asset classes traditionally favoured by...
Banks are increasing their fixed rates and decreasing their variable rates. What does that mean for home loans applicants?
BY LEIGH DELEDIO Director, UFinancial In the last month, 16 lenders have increased their fixed-rate home loans, including all big four banks. The Australia and New Zealand...
What is home equity and how can you use it to your advantage?
What exactly is home equity? Simply put, home equity is the difference between the current value of your property and how much you owe on it. If...
Lifechanger human superpower
At LifeChanger we get to work with thousands of young people in Australia and New Zealand building self-esteem, self-awareness, positive self-identity and resilience! In the...
Scotchmans Hill continues a tradition of absolute excellence
“GOOD wine can be made in the winery, but great wine is made in the vineyard.” Chief winemaker Robin Brockett says Scotchmans Hill focuses on...
Effortlessly enhance your pool with natural stone tiles and pavers
// With RMS Traders Embarking on your pool design project is an exciting time – finally your dream is coming to life! The reality is that...
Make silly season the “smart season”
// With Loan Market The dates are flying off the calendar and it won't be long until silly season invites start coming in. It's this time...
Hit refresh with Berkowitz Furniture
Sick and tired of your furniture? You’re not alone At Berkowitz, we’re hearing it from all over. After spending so much time at home, it’s...
Two specialists, one extraordinary kitchen
Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, offer outstanding designs with timeless appeal and advanced performance features that provide simple and...