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Gareth and Michael recently paid a visit to the new City of Greater Geelong offices, Wurriki Nyal and sat down with the Mayor to discuss the future of the city.

Mayor Stretch Kontelj spoke about the future of Market Square, the support for Australia Day and the priority projects for our fast-growing city.

There's also the first market-wrap for 2026 as well as Gareth's top 5 properties including a former mayor's pink apartment that's on the market.

MARKET WRAP

0:00 State Government Tax regime crippling supply for Victorian home buyers

6:20 Interest Rates – the 0.25 rise not good for anyone!

9:09 Great opportunity for bottom end homeowners – Gareth explains how you can have a win!

11:00 GARETH’S TOP 5

16:00 GARETH’S 2026 PREDICTIONS

Stretch Kontelj interview

18:15 First year’s accomplishments – introducing a “can do” culture

23:35 Australia Day

25:30 Market Square

27:45 Saturday Market

30:50 Funky Thursday

32:10 Buses out of Moorabool St

34:40 Night Club Precinct

37:10 Free Parking in CBD

38:00 Homeless Challenges

42:35 Handling Political Conflicts

44:42 Stretch’s 3 Wishes for Geelong

47:24 First Responders Tribute