EP31. Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj first TV interview

Gareth and Michael kick off 2025 with newly appointed Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj to talk about how to bring the city back to life. If you’re a resident of the Geelong region, you won’t want to miss how the new mayor plans to tackle the big issue of Market Square and re-invigorating life back into […]

EP29. This rate hike has stopped houses being built in Victoria

In the wake of the football finals , Gareth and Michael visit Club Chin Chin at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong. We meet with Geelong Football Club Chief Operating Officer – Simon Kelleher and talk all things football and business. The new Club Chin Chin restaurant has been a massive hit for fans opening in the […]

EP28. Portarlington’s Port Phillip Ferries and the Grand Hotel with Murray Rance

In this huge episode we take a trip to the seaside and meet Little Group’s – Murray Rance for a tour of Port Phillip Ferries ‘Bellarine Express’ – a state-of-the-art catamaran that carries up to 400 passengers daily between Portarlington and Melbourne. We also get a guided tour of the recently refurbished Grand Hotel and […]

EP27. Special guests Lydia Eastwood (RLW) and Donna Cross (McGrath Geelong)

Don’t miss this information-packed episode of PROPped by the Bar as our two expert guests discuss important changes for Geelong investors and property owners. Lydia Eastwood, RLW Lawyers, talks through the new rules to rental investors and how it will impact you. Plus, Donna Cross, McGrath Geelong, has the facts on what is happening right […]

EP26. Special guest Geelong Mayor, Trent Sullivan

In this new episode of PROPped by the Bar we City of Greater Geelong mayor, Trent Sullivan. Offering an exclusive insight into the largest council in Victoria, Trent discusses some of the big issues facing the city. We also find out about the changes in the upcoming council elections and find out what Trent’s next […]

EP25. Special guest Paul Upham from the Sawyers Arms Tavern

In the first episode of PROPped by the Bar for 2024 we meet Paul Upham, owner of the Sawyers Arms Tavern in Geelong. This historic Geelong pub has recently seen the refurbishment of a new upstairs restaurant called 2 Noble plus is about to open a French inspired Steak Restaurant called – Eileen’s (named after […]

EP24. Special guests, Ian Nichols and Tom Ward from the Eureka Hotel

In this episode of PROPped by the Bar we meet two of Geelong’s best hospitality entrepreneurs – Ian Nichols and Tom Ward – owners of pubs Murphy’s, Queen of the West and now the re-launched Eureka Hotel. We also get the inside scoop on a great new venue set to open in the heart of […]

EP23. Special guest Paul Franze takes us on a tour of the new Holiday Inn

In this month’s episode of PROPped by the Bar we hit the road to broadcast from Las Vegas…or are we really! We give you the latest on Geelong’s current real estate market conditions including some big sales in the commercial real estate sector. Plus our special guest this month is property developer Paul Franze. Paul […]

EP22. Special guest David Flood plus we visit the Golf Institute in Grovedale

Join us for another PROPped by the Bar where this time we catch-up with David Flood, finance parter at MCP to update us on the current state of interest rates and their impact on the Geelong residential, commercial and industrial property market. We also get out and meet Brad Lamb and his team at The […]