June 7, 2024
Committee for Lorne: Lorne in Black and White
I have often wondered why Lorne chose black and white as the town's sporting colours—at least for the football, netball, and surf clubs—and why...
June 7, 2024
Green shoots set for spring growth
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Over recent years investor sentiment toward the Victorian property market has been soured. Increased taxation, decreased demand, rising...
May 31, 2024
Why property remains the most secure investment for the next decade
In the current investment landscape, property stands out as the most secure option for the next ten years. Amid low supply and rapidly rising...
May 31, 2024
Start lighting those fires
WITH CAM O'KEEFE That's if you haven't already. I mean, when it starts getting dark at 5pm and the day's top temp reaches a max...
May 31, 2024
Committee for Lorne: Bikini Ban
In July 2023, a news report, "Australians warned over fines for bikini habit during Europe holidays" appeared in the Nine News...
May 24, 2024
Committee for Lorne: Unsung, perhaps … but not un-noticed
As the sun's arc slowly narrows towards the northern horizon and the shadows of its daily zenith lengthen at the approaching winter solstice, Lorne...
May 24, 2024
Property is a game of patience
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON Property is a game of patience, and a little perspective helps. It's becoming quite clear what suburbs and townships...
May 24, 2024
Adapting to change
WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGE FOUNDATION Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether it's a major transition in your life, a career shift, or...
May 17, 2024
Finger lickin’ good
WITH CAM O'KEEFE With most of us continuing to feel the economic pinch in some respect, many serial restaurant diners are swapping the eat-out options...
May 17, 2024
Committee for Lorne: First an Aurora — then an Otway Doona
How endlessly unique is this small pocket of the world? On consecutive nights late last November, we were greeted by two very different night skies....
May 17, 2024
Investment Bonds gain traction as secure financial vehicles in Australia
WITH LEIGH DELEDIO & DANIEL WALSH FROM UFINANCIAL In the dynamic landscape of Australian finance, investment bonds are emerging as a compelling option for investors...
May 10, 2024
Share your budget feedback
THE greatest task councillors undertake each year is putting together the council budget. There is a considerable amount of work that goes into this from...
May 10, 2024
Committee for Lorne: Lorne and District Mens Shed Avalon Precinct Visit
I'm sure most of us have driven past the Avalon precinct and thought to ourselves what happens there? There are the big hangar sheds,...
May 10, 2024
The rules of the rental market
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON This week I have been doing some research around what’s happening with the rental market in Geelong and...
May 6, 2024
Hot pies, cold drinks and… Rendang beef curry with a side of Gai Lan?!
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Unless you've been located under a rock these past few months, any local footy and foodie fans can tell you the opening...
May 3, 2024
Committee for Lorne: The Doomed Diva of Stribling Reserve
While eucalyptus cankers are common throughout our bush gums … just look up, and you will spot them, both large and small … I...
May 3, 2024
Building wealth in your 20s, 30s and 40s
WITH DANIEL WALSH AND LEIGH DELEDIO from UFINANCIAL Irrespective of age, the pursuit of wealth-building and the developing of good savings habits is important. Each...
April 26, 2024
Which property cycle are we in?
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON From the outside you could be forgiven for believing the property market is quiet, but as we tick...
April 26, 2024
The importance of self-awareness in relation to youth mental health
WITH SCOTT WATTERS FROM LIFECHANGER FOUDNATION Cultivating self-awareness emerges as a fundamental cornerstone to good mental health, allowing a pathway to resilience, understanding, and wellbeing. Defined...
April 19, 2024
Selling… selling… not sold?
WITH CAM O'KEEFE As troubling economic times continue to plague the greater population at large, it seems our friends in the hospitality industry are still...
April 19, 2024
Wage growth sparks increase in superannuation contribution limits
BY DANIEL AIELLO AND LEIGH DELEDIO FROM UFINANCIAL Thanks to a surge in wages, workers are set to pump more money into their superannuation, with...
April 12, 2024
Q1 2024 property market update with Olivia Swann.
WITH OLIVIA SWANN, SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT AT ONE AGENCY SURF COAST. As the first quarter of 2024 drew to a close, our local property market...
April 12, 2024
Everything is impacting our housing crisis
WITH GARETH KENT, DIRECTOR PRESTON ROWE PATERSON With mid-year fast approaching the new “7 Star Standard” regulations for new residential properties are due to come...
April 5, 2024
We should do coffee
WITH CAM O'KEEFE Finding its way out of the roaster and into our local bean scene this week, Constant Coffee provides a point of difference...
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