About: James Taylor
March 1, 2024
Super funds invest in community housing
Four major industry super funds and a major investment management company have collectively decided to invest in community housing, a decision welcomed by the...
March 1, 2024
Calls to support innovative building methods
Master Builders Victoria (MBV) has called on the state government for broader support of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to help address the ongoing...
February 29, 2024
Geelong Early Parenting Centre to open soon
GEELONG'S first Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is almost complete, with the finishing touches being added ahead of its expected opening in about a month. EPCs...
February 23, 2024
New campaign to stop sexual harassment
A PUBLIX campaign is being launched in Geelong today (Friday, February 23) as researchers from Deakin University, local venue operators, Victoria Police, and the...
February 23, 2024
PIPA wants negative gearing AND CGT left alone
The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is warning the Albanese Government against changing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, claiming it could...
February 19, 2024
Telstra mobile outage planned for Barwon Heads
TELSTRA mobile phone users in Barwon Heads will have no coverage for 12 hours tomorrow (Tuesday, February 20) due to works near the town's...
February 18, 2024
Nearly half of parents supplying secondary students with alcohol
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is concerned about new data revealing a concerning number of parents allowing their children to drink alcohol. The "Secondary...
February 16, 2024
City offers free waste disposal for storm clean-up
GEELONG residents cleaning up their properties after Tuesday's destructive storm can drop off their green waste and storm-damaged items for free until the end...
February 16, 2024
AFL Barwon clubs meet to discuss restructure
AFL BARWON is continuing discussions with its member clubs about the proposed promotion-relegation model, but only a third of clubs support the restructure at...
February 16, 2024
City tests support for upgrading Portarlington footpaths
THE City of Greater Geelong is asking the Portarlington community if there is any interest in upgrading footpaths in the town, and has suggested...
February 16, 2024
“Right to disconnect” could hit small businesses hardest
THE new national "right to disconnect" laws recently passed by the Albanese Government could "inadvertently undermine" small businesses in particular, according to Geelong Chamber...
February 15, 2024
Geelong to have single-member wards at next council election
THE City of Greater Geelong has been confirmed to be among the new councils with single-member wards at this October's council elections, according to...
February 14, 2024
Deakin forum to discuss responding to trauma
THE Geelong community has been invited to attend a free talk this Friday by an international expert on how to build trauma informed communities. The...
February 12, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Geelong region
DUE to the updated weather modelling and grassland curing conditions, the CFA has extended a Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration to now apply in...
February 11, 2024
Calexico gig to start Lorne Theatre’s summer series
ARIZONA band Calexico will play the revamped Lorne Theatre's first live gig later this month to help launch the theatre's Long Hot Summer series. The...
February 9, 2024
Be wary in school zones, RACV urges drivers
WITH the school holidays over and the 2024 school year fully under way, RACV and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are highlighting the need...
February 4, 2024
Skydiver injured at Torquay airport
ONE person has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a skydiving accident near Torquay earlier today (Sunday, February 4). An Ambulance Victoria...
February 2, 2024
Shared equity fund hits $1.1b milestone
The Victorian government's Victorian Homebuyer Fund has reached a major milestone, providing $1.1 billion in shared equity contributions to help thousands of people achieve...
February 2, 2024
Riders score debut wins at Cadel’s race
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has claimed a record-breaking crowd of more than 140,000 at this year's edition, which saw two riders...
January 30, 2024
Survey reveals young people’s resilience
The new year can sometimes mean pressure to keep new year's resolutions, but headspace is encouraging young people to reflect on and be proud...
January 29, 2024
Guide Dogs Victoria seeking Geelong carers
GUIDE Dogs Victoria is celebrating the arrival of its coming summer litter, but the young pups will need loving and responsible volunteers to help...
January 26, 2024
Hooligan takes line honours in Passage Race
The 2024 Festival of Sails has opened in spectacular fashion today (Friday, January 26), with Hooligan skippered by Marcus Blackmore snatching...
January 24, 2024
Floodlights to shine in Torquay
Following a big set at Meredith Music Festival and an Australian Music Prize Shortlist nomination for second album Painting of my Time, Melbourne five-piece...
January 24, 2024
Find your holiday dream at Travel and Cruise World Expo
Geelong will host one of Victoria's largest annual travel expos next month as travel providers from across Australia and the world visit the city. Geelong...
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