About: James Taylor
February 18, 2021
New car parks completed at Waurn Ponds railway station
BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUTERS to Melbourne have more and better places to park at Waurn Ponds railway station with the completion of the latest stage...
February 18, 2021
Female president takes the helm at maritime museum
THE Queenscliffe Maritime Museum has elected the first female president in its history. June Negri was chosen by her peers on the committee to take...
February 18, 2021
Geelong to say hello, Dolly
Geelong's music lovers may remember Dolly Diamond from her appearance on the Geelong Arts Centre's livestream last year, and will have the chance to...
February 18, 2021
Coker and King talk Bellarine infrastructure
COMMUNITY groups from across the Bellarine talked about their infrastructure needs with federal Labor MPs last week, but the proposed Drysdale pool was not...
February 18, 2021
Wreck2Reef cancelled, IRONMAN 70.3 postponed
THE snap lockdown across Victoria stopped the running of the annual Wreck2Reef swim last weekend, and organisers have been forced to cancel the event...
February 18, 2021
Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles run in new format
INDIGENOUS communities gathered together on Wadawurrung country at Urquhart Bluff earlier this month for the annual Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles. The annual tradition has now...
February 18, 2021
GFL fixture tweaked for 2021 season
SEVERAL changes to the final 2021 Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) fixture hae been made by AFL Barwon, following agreements between competing clubs. The round...
February 18, 2021
Rip Curl magnanimous about losing Pro this year
RIP Curl's chief brand and marketing officer Neil Ridgway said the surf brand and the World Surf League (WSL) tried their best to get...
February 18, 2021
AFL Barwon still seeks GM
AFL BARWON has missed its own self-imposed deadline to find a new regional general manager (RGM), but does not expect the delay to have...
February 18, 2021
Andrews says Avalon “obvious” contender for quarantine site
AVALON Airport is among the leaders for a COVID-19 quarantine facility purpose-built by the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews describing the Geelong airport...
February 18, 2021
A taste journey around the world
GEELONG's ethnic community groups are looking forward to showcasing their cuisines in Pako Festa's new format. The February 27 event will showcase the cuisine of...
February 18, 2021
Beyond Pink supports cancer sufferers through highs and lows
A CANCER support group on the Bellarine is providing relief, reassurance and encouragement for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Beyond Pink formed back...
February 16, 2021
Daniel O’Keefe to coach Carlton reserves
THE 2021 VFL season is drawing closer, and Carlton's side will have a Geelong connection at the helm. Former Geelong Falcons and Geelong VFL coach...
February 12, 2021
Pro is no go at Bells this year
THERE will be no Rip Curl Pro at all at Bells Beach this year, and Rip Curl and the Surf Coast Shire have both...
February 11, 2021
Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021
EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...
February 11, 2021
Coronavirus response pushes up BCH’s deficit
BELLARINE Community Health is blaming the coronavirus pandemic and the efforts made in response for its $2.8 million operating deficit in the past financial...
February 11, 2021
Community generosity shines in classic result
A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...
February 11, 2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light
THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...
February 11, 2021
Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong
Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...
February 11, 2021
Kinder program heads to the beach
A BARWON Heads marine biologist, marine educator and mother of two is sharing her passion and expertise with the launch of Sandy Feet, a...
February 11, 2021
City states its position on Surf Coast DAL
THE City of Greater Geelong still wants to be left out of the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) but is advocating for...
February 11, 2021
Henderson elected chair of Senate committee
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has received a promotion in her Senate duties, and is the new chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs...
February 11, 2021
Sweet treats abound at ice cream festival
ICE cream lovers can now dig their spoon into 144 different flavours at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery’s (GORCI) Ice Cream...
February 11, 2021
City pushes back decision on CBD special rate
THE City of Greater Geelong council has pushed back a decision on whether the special rate charged to businesses in Geelong’s CBD will continue...
