About: james

Thomas and the Easter Bunny on track at Bellarine Railway

RIDES on Thomas the Tank Engine, fundraising trips and a visit from the Easter Bunny are exciting activities taking place at the Bellarine Railway this school holidays. Thomas the...

Easter eggs aplenty at Adventure Park

THOUSANDS of delicious chocolate Easter eggs will be up for grabs as part of Adventure Park’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Now in its 16th year,...

New director for Geelong word fest

Geelong’s Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival has a new festival director, with Rochelle Smith appointed to the role.

Ms Smith is no stranger to...

Tennis Geelong’s grand finals day

SATURDAY March 23, tennis grand final day and would you believe it – rain? Junior matches were delayed by close to an hour, bjust as they...

Deans Marsh road safety concerns canvassed

PEOPLE from the Deans Marsh area have outlined their wishlists for fixing traffic, pedestrian and cycling issues at workshops in the town last week. Regional...

An exhibition showcasing strength, courage and bravery

A NEW photography gallery in North Geelong is preparing to showcase 150 compelling images taken from the fields of war to the Invictus Games. Having...

A new partnership for Deakin University

AUSTRALIAN energy company ACCIONA has partnered with Deakin University to compete in the 2021 World Solar Challenge. A collaborative project, Deakin’s finest students and academics...

Fast rail group meets for the first time

DISCUSSIONS are being stoked about better rail services for Geelong passengers, with the state government’s Geelong Fast Rail Reference Group holding its first meeting...

Labor to match Building Better Regions Fund projects

SEVERAL infrastructure projects across the Geelong region are now locked in regardless of the federal election result, with Labor committing to support them if...

Federal funds to update region’s strategy for visitors

THE next strategic vision for the Great Ocean Road region will be funded through the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions...

New online process for QEDAC Expressions of Interest

THE Borough of Queenscliffe invites members of the community to submit expressions of interest for two new industry and/or skills-based members to join the...

Self-storage proposed for Point Lonsdale

THE City of Greater Geelong has received a planning application for a self-storage facility in Point Lonsdale. The applicant has proposed the facility, which will...

Forums set to put federal election candidates in the spotlight

COMMUNITY members will have the chance to ask questions of federal election candidates at two forums held across the Bellarine. The Point Lonsdale Civic Association...

Cast your line with ease

FISHING enthusiasts across the state are now able to access the 2019 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide from tackle stores in Victoria as well as...

Small swell delivers big family wins

SOUL Longboard Club hosted its second club day for the year at 13th Beach in Barwon Heads on March 16, dishing up fun competition...

Surfcoasters in fine form

THE Surfcoast Basketball Club’s VJBL U14 Boys team have knocked off the Corio Bay Stingrays by 11 points (39-28) in an epic showdown at...

Jan Juc paddle boarders steal the show at SUP Titles

VICTORIA’S finest paddle boarders turned out to 13th Beach at the weekend for the final day of the Victorian SUP Titles, which saw two...

NATURE GRACES Surf Coast Art Space

Anglesea’s community gallery Surf Coast Art Space has seen an exciting transition over the last week, with new exhibition “Botanic” proving popular amongst locals in the area. Showcasing a...

Eyeing The Weekend – March 29-34, 2019

FRIDAY 29/3 YOU YANGS AT BOOM Head to Geelong’s Boom Gallery for their latest exhibition You Yangs which opens today (Thursday, March 28) and will run...

Teens align with cultural diversity

MORE than 90 per cent of teens agree that welcoming a multicultural society in Australia makes for a better place to live, a collaborative...

Study finds dangerous views of drinking

VICTORIAN men believe health risks only begin at 30 drinks per binge, a VicHealth and Monash University study has found. The study, which investigated masculine...

Faster myki access across Victorian rail

PASSENGERS travelling on public transport in Victoria will soon have more opportunities to update and check their myki balance thanks to the installation of...

Scholarships to improve women’s sporting leadership

THE state government has announced a second round of the 2018-19 Change Our Game Scholarship Program, which creates opportunities for women to pursue leadership...

Meddick moves to ban duck shooting in Victoria

THIS year's Victorian duck season is under way, but Member for Western Victoria Andy Meddick is trying to prevent it from returning in 2020...