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Coastline Advice has been helping people from the Surf Coast and Bellarine achieve financial freedom for 21 years. What better way to celebrate than receiving...

Renting out your home on Airbnb: do you know the tax implications?

With interest rates rising and inflation increasing across Australia, many locals are looking for new ways to earn extra income to keep up with...

An Age Pension can be more valuable than cash in the bank

Being eligible for a full or part Age Pension in Australia means much, much more than a top up of cash each fortnight. The Pensioner...

Understanding the factors behind increasing insurance rates in Australia

Australia has witnessed a notable trend in recent years - rising insurance rates across various sectors. From home and auto insurance to health and business...

do I have to provide that?

After you separate, you might not want your former partner to know the ins and outs of your spending, or how much money you're...

Get your chance in Golden Ticket giveaway

Picture this: an exclusive premium double pass to 13 performances (and more!) during Geelong Arts Centre's epic four-week Grand Opening Festival featuring Jessica Mauboy,...

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Taxation & Finance – Special Feature

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Experience the beauty of Gippsland and lakes with Christian’s Travel

Christians Travel is a local travel company that goes above and beyond for its clients. They provide complimentary home pick-ups and drop-offs, making travelling a...

A home away from home

Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the time and support to adapt to...

Alan and Anne go from losing everything to having it all

In 2009, retired couple Alan and Anne were living in the tiny town of Steels Creek in the Yarra Ranges, when the Black Saturday...

What happens to the family home when moving into permanent aged care?

It is a common misconception that people are forced to sell their homes to fund a move to permanent aged care. Depending on financial assets...

Why Barwarre Gardens ticks the retirement living boxes

The choice to live in retirement communities continues to grow in popularity for Australians over 65. According to research from the Australian Housing and Research...

Local aged care worker’s dedication pays off

Country to Coast Home Care Services, founded by Surf Coast resident Lucy Lincoln, delivers in-home care services to our local seniors. Ms Lincoln says what...

Artists’ exhibition considers the consequences

Painter Linda Gallus and ceramicist Kaye Clancy share a studio together in a character-filled, tiny 1860s cottage on Clancy's property in Drysdale. The old stove...

Find your future at the Melbourne Career Expo

Victoria's largest career expo is back! THE 2023 Melbourne Career Expo will be held from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 July at the Melbourne Exhibition...

Save thousands on your home loan: strategies to reduce interest payments

Purchasing a home is a pretty big deal and probably one of the most expensive decisions you’ve made, so finding ways to minimise the...