About: James Taylor
July 10, 2021
Dan Lowther takes the helm of Geelong’s AFLW side
FORMER Geelong Cats midfielder Dan Lowther has been appointed as the new coach of the club's AFLW side. Lowther played 34 AFL games for the...
July 10, 2021
Grants keep popular multicultural festivals going
THE Humans in Geelong Expo and Nepalese Teej Festival will both receive grants in the latest tranche of state funding to support multicultural community...
July 9, 2021
City urges VCAT to drop Lara townhouse development
THE City of Greater Geelong council's planning committee has urged the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to knock back a permit for a...
July 8, 2021
Steve Hocking to go back to the Cats as CEO
FORMER Geelong footballer Steve Hocking has left a high-profile job with the AFL to return to the Cats as the club's next chief executive...
July 8, 2021
Safe haven: Highton supported living apartments the first in state rollout
AN APARTMENT development in Highton that supports people with mental illness is the first in a $49.2 million rollout of Supported Independent Living (SIL)...
July 7, 2021
Dancefloors, stadium crowds to return in easing of COVID-19 restrictions
MASK rules will ease in workplaces, dancefloors can make a comeback and so can crowds at stadiums in Melbourne. The easing of coronavirus restrictions, announced...
June 30, 2021
Torquay, Jan Juc to still switch state seats in proposed boundaries
TORQUAY, Jan Juc and Bellbrae will still be dropped from the seat of South Barwon, according to the latest version of the proposed state...
June 21, 2021
Hold on, soft edges ahead at Platform Arts
Geelong's Platform Arts has announced the two shows it will be hosting from the end of this week.
Soft Edges will be presented under the...
June 21, 2021
Campaign to boost small business extended
A CAMPAIGN to encourage Australians to back local small businesses by purchasing goods or services from them either in person or online will be...
June 19, 2021
Northern Aquatic and Community Hub funding plan approved
THE long-awaited Northern Aquatic and Community Hub has taken a big step forward, with the City of Greater Geelong formally approved to allocate $8.26...
June 19, 2021
Major soccer stadium for Geelong still in play
THE long-awaited soccer stadium for Geelong is still in play, with the City of Greater Geelong committing $50,000 for a feasibility study and Football...
June 18, 2021
Leading the region’s response to COVID-19
THE COVID-19 pandemic has elevated several highly-qualified experts into the spotlight, and Clinical Professor Eugene Athan is among them. Professor Athan, who was awarded a...
June 17, 2021
AFLW Cats lose Purcell, gain Scheer and Emonson
GEELONG'S AFLW side completed a complicated and unexpected trade on the second-last day of the AFL Women's sign and trade period, which has seen...
June 17, 2021
Wangim Walk to feature Wadawurrung’s stories
THE latest feature on the Geelong waterfront will soon showcase the story of the land's Traditional Owners. The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation has been...
June 16, 2021
Fans allowed at Cats game as COVID-19 restrictions ease again
COVID-19 restrictions will ease further for regional Victorians on Friday this week, with all travel restrictions removed across the state and caps increasing for...
June 16, 2021
Nick Barker travels with the Wilburys’ music
Rated by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best group of all time, The Traveling Wilburys left their mark on music history in the late...
June 16, 2021
Georgetti’s work wins Geelong contemporary art prize
MELBOURNE-based artist Diena Georgetti has been awarded the 2021 Geelong contemporary art prize for her painting AMPERSAND. The selection panel included art historians and curators,...
June 15, 2021
North Geelong COVID-19 exposure sites removed
THE two public exposure sites to COVID-19 in North Geelong announced on the weekend were downgraded yesterday (Monday, June 14) by the Department of...
June 11, 2021
Geelong festivals to be showcased in online music event
MUSIC festivals from across the Geelong region will be part of the lineup of a free online event next week featuring some never-before-seen footage. Hosted...
June 11, 2021
North likes Ham in AFL mid-season draft
FORMER Torquay Tigers junior Charlie Ham has been elevated to the big time after being selected by North Melbourne in the AFL mid-season draft. The...
June 11, 2021
Victoria will get dedicated quarantine site
THE state and federal governments have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a quarantine facility in Victoria, but the question of whether it...
June 10, 2021
Weekend footy wrap, June 5-6
All photos: MARCEL BERENS/SPORTS MEDIA IMAGES
June 10, 2021
A day to give: Geelong Mums fundraiser needs your help
GEELONG Mums is urging the community to give generously next week to support babies and children waiting for essential nursery equipment and warm clothing...
June 9, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions to ease again for regional Victoria
THE state government will again ease its coronavirus restrictions for regional Victoria this Friday, June 11. Acting Premier James Merlino announced the changes this morning...
