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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

A unique venue for corporate end-of-year

For anyone looking to reward their staff with a unique end of year celebration they won't forget, look no further than The Blues Train. Located...

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

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

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

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

What happens to your pet if something happens to you?

If your elderly parent needs to move into aged care, could you, or are you in a situation that you could take care of...

October 7, 2024

Your one-stop venue to celebrate the end of 2024

Conveniently located in the heart of the CBD, Rydges Geelong offers stylish and affordable Geelong accommodation and conference spaces, ready for your end of...

October 7, 2024

Arcare – the new age of care

Australian owned and operated for more than 40 years, Arcare is renowned for creating stunning architecturally designed living environments with luxurious interiors and spacious...

October 7, 2024

Pool parties at a sunny hotspot

When your team wants to let their hair down at an end-of-year celebration, Sunnymead Hotel is just the place. Like something out of Barbie, this...

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

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 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 4, 2024

Geelong wine lists among our country’s best

WITH CAM O'KEEFE It's always pleasing to see Geelong hospitality institutions considered as some of the nation's finest. Earlier this week, Australia's annual Wine List of...

October 4, 2024

Committee for Lorne: How to ‘immerse’ in Lorne.

At the recent award ceremony and luncheon to acknowledge the recipient of the biennial Doug Stirling Community Cup, the more than worthy successful nominees...

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

Committee for Lorne: Meet Leon Walker

Meet Leon Walker: Independent Candidate for the Otway Range Ward in the Surf Coast Shire 2024 Elections I am proud to announce my candidacy for...

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 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

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 13, 2024

Committee for Lorne: ‘Lorne-Link’… the SS Casino

It must have been a grand sight and sound show for a small town. What a cacophony. What a pageant of movement. Picture this ......

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 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

Committee for Lorne: Surveys — The Devil Hides in the Detail

The origin of the idiom "The devil is in the detail" is attributed to Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher and poet who is quoted...