About: James Taylor
April 11, 2019
TAC launches second short-film competition
THE Transport Accident Commission is encouraging Victorian film students aged between 18 and 25 to enter a short-film idea which features a message about...
April 11, 2019
City of Greater Geelong photo comp now open
THE City of Greater Geelong is on the lookout for photos captured by amateur and professional photographers to feature in next year’s COGG calendar. Each...
April 11, 2019
Local programs add GLAM to advanced manufacturing
THE Geelong Manufacturing Council is taking applications for two initiatives aimed at preparing young people for a career in advanced manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing is a...
April 11, 2019
Federal funds support future materials
TWO leading research institutes at Deakin University will combine their globally-recognised materials science and artificial intelligence expertise to produce lighter, stronger alloy for the...
April 11, 2019
A Very Big Bushwalk at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve
LOCALS are invited to take part in a Very Big Bushwalk at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve next week. To celebrate Premiers Active April, Parks Victoria...
April 10, 2019
Name the new primary school in Armstrong Creek
THE state government is giving the community the chance to have their say on the name of a new government school opening in Armstrong...
April 10, 2019
IN BRIEF
“Eggciting” Easter egg hunt WALLINGTON’S WRG will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 13, which will support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday...
April 10, 2019
Bellarine Bayside’s plans the focus of PCA meeting
IT was a full house at Portarlington Community Association’s (PCA) most recent general meeting, where members heard from Bellarine Bayside chief executive officer John...
April 10, 2019
WETLANDS REVIVED – A THRIVING HAVEN FOR BIRDS AND ANIMALS
The Geelong Field Naturalists Club regularly visits Warralily and are thrilled that four Bird Watching Hot Spots are now listed on the eBird Australia...
April 10, 2019
A HEALTHY OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE
Warralily’s new 7.5-hectare sports precinct, including senior and junior ovals, netball courts, a sports pavilion, community open space, children’s playground and car parking will...
April 3, 2019
Deakin partners with Netball Victoria
DEAKIN University has announced a multi-year deal with Netball Victoria which will see the institution become an official education partner to the Melbourne Vixens. Coming...
April 3, 2019
Tigers netballers ready to launch
TORQUAY’S senior netball side is looking to boost their chances of securing a premiership this season, locking in five ambitious players to its A...
April 3, 2019
NSW leads the way in obesity prevention
New South Wales is leading the charge in obesity prevention efforts, a Deakin University report card has found. The Food Policy Index (FPI) – which assessed government progress...
April 3, 2019
Outdoor experiences for the whole family these holidays
YMCA Anglesea’s School Holiday Program “Surf Coast Outdoor Adventure Kids”, or SOAK for short, is play-based and child-led. Our program is run entirely outdoors, each...
April 3, 2019
Portarlington railway rolls on
The Portarlington Miniature Railway was conceived by the Rotary Club of Drysdale Inc in 1995, which began the search for a suitable location alongside...
April 3, 2019
Enjoy the Hatter’s tea party at Kryal Castle
Who was your favourite Alice in Wonderland character as a child? The Cheshire Cat, the Hatter or Alice herself? Don’t miss out on immersing your kids in the...
April 3, 2019
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...
April 3, 2019
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,...
April 3, 2019
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...
April 3, 2019
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...
April 3, 2019
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...
April 3, 2019
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...
April 3, 2019
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...
April 3, 2019
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...
