October 7, 2024
Bellarine Springs powers up with second solar array
Bellarine Springs, a leading retirement community committed to providing affordable and sustainable living for its residents, has announced the commissioning of its second solar...
October 7, 2024
Making the journey a better one
Country to Coast Home Care Services founded in 2018, is an award-winning home care service provider helping people stay comfortable and connected, in their...
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
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
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
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
Discover the benefits of living at Kithbrooke Park Country Club
For those considering a move from their present home, Kithbrooke Park Country Club may be the perfect choice, with a selection of spacious coastal...
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
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 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 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...
August 22, 2024
If the Olympics didn’t get local athletes up and about, maybe this will
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Did you know that in the past, professional athletes and Olympians often faced challenges securing home loans...
August 22, 2024
The power of a positive inner voice
WITH SCOTT WATTERS - LifeChanger Foundation At LifeChanger Foundation, we believe that the foundation of a fulfilling life begins with the conversations we have with...
August 15, 2024
Figures finally trending in the right direction
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON What a change a few numbers can make! Last week the publication of the June Quarter inflation numbers crucially...
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