March 3, 2022
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...
February 17, 2022
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...
February 17, 2022
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...
February 17, 2022
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...
February 16, 2022
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...
January 20, 2022
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...
January 20, 2022
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...
December 23, 2021
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...
December 9, 2021
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...
December 8, 2021
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...
December 8, 2021
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...
December 2, 2021
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...
November 25, 2021
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...
November 18, 2021
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...
November 18, 2021
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...
November 11, 2021
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...
November 11, 2021
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...
November 11, 2021
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...
November 11, 2021
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...
November 11, 2021
Opening the Bank of Mum and Dad? Know the risks
As house prices continue to surge, so do the requests for financial support from parents. Digital Financial Analytics reports about 60 per cent of first...
November 10, 2021
Understanding Family Law court changes
Recently, the family law landscape underwent a significant change. The two federal Courts that dealt with family law matters – the Federal Circuit Court...
October 28, 2021
New look for HF Richardson
HF Richardson is one of Victoria’s oldest privately owned real estate and livestock agencies and has been a mainstay in the Geelong community for...
October 28, 2021
When you shouldn’t self-manage your property
A few red flags to look out for, that may suggest self-managing your property is an accident waiting to happen. If you don't have time...
October 20, 2021
New RON project a win for carbon emissions
HEY legends, quite a lot has happened since my last column, both on council and in the community. Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and...
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