About: James Taylor

Firefighters tackle Geelong carport fire

FIRE Rescue Victoria crews have brought a carport fire in Newtown Street under control. An FRV spokesperson said the fire was reported on Pakington Street,...

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach loses Easter spot in WSL lineup

THE Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach has officially lost its traditional Easter slot in the World Surf League (WSL) lineup this year, with a...

Severe Weather Warning issued for Geelong and Melbourne

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for the Central Weather District, including Geelong, Ballarat, and the greater Melbourne area as...

RACV meals keep Feed Me Bellarine stocked

FEED Me Bellarine is one of the organisations to benefit from the generosity of the RACV’s emergency goods assist service, which recently hit a...

Tourism trouble: Peak bodies back direct support for tourism sector

THE Great Ocean Road’s peak tourism body has added its voice to the push for a tourism-specific variant of JobKeeper as the subsidy’s legislated...

Paramedics poised at fire stations for better summer response

A PARTNERSHIP between Ambulance Victoria and CFA has seen paramedics based at the Barwon Heads and Portarlington fire stations able to better respond to...

Going native: City grant helps Warralily Community Garden Group

THE Warralily Community Garden Group is getting the right tools for the job thanks to a grant from the City of Greater Geelong. Based out...

Barwon Health gets ready for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Vaccination against the coronavirus is expected to start in the Geelong region from as soon as the middle of this month, and Barwon Health...

Energised: Viva finds partners for Geelong refinery projects

GEELONG is being touted as the best place in Australia’s south-east to build a new liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal, with Viva Energy continuing...

Marles lands new shadow ministries in reshuffle

CORIO federal member Richard Marles is the big winner of Labor’s cabinet reshuffle, picking up a new super-portfolio of shadow ministries as the party...

Solar Our Schools calls for Budget support

AUSTRALIAN Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) has repeated its calls for the federal government to prioritise funding for solar panels on every school and...

Next stage of Bellarine DAL still weeks away

SUBMISSIONS to the latest stage of the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) program closed last week, but people hoping to do the...

E.J. Whitten golf day to tee off again

THE 13th E.J.Whitten Foundation Charity Golf Day will take place in just over a fortnight’s time at Portarlington Golf Club. The event, to be held...

Mental health support for young workers extended

The federal government has extended two programs dedicated to helping young people with mental illness in Geelong, Ballarat and Melton to join the workforce. The...

Geelong region warned of heavy rainfall and flash flooding

HEAVY rain and flash flooding could occur right across the Geelong region throughout the course of today (Friday, January 29), according to a severe...

Woolworths Torquay Central sold for $25 million

THE Woolworths Torquay Central supermarket has been snapped up for $5 million above the expected asking price.

West Oval redevelopment continues, pavilion demolished

CONTRACTORS have demolished the Polwarth Pavilion, making way for a new two-storey sporting and community pavilion. The 52-year old building was demolished last Monday, kicking...

Ferry’s free car trips could drive up demand in Geelong

TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) has welcomed free car trips on the Spirit of Tasmania, as it could drive up demand ahead...

Musicians and crowds sound off about concert’s success

THE musicians on stage and the watching crowd alike showed their appreciation for the return of outdoor live music at Saturday’s Sounds Better Together...

CFA firefighters to feel the FLAIM of Geelong technology

MORE than 30,000 volunteer firefighters in the CFA will be able to use the latest in virtual reality firefighting training using technology developed by...

Luncheon to celebrate women’s achievements

THE Northern Bellarine will honour the achievements of women and their contributions to gender equality and community wellbeing in March. Bennetts on Bellarine will host...

Barwon Health congratulated for its volunteer focus

VOLUNTEERING Geelong has congratulated Barwon Health for its leadership and initiative in successfully managing and redeploying volunteer resources during the height of the COVID-19...

Geelong residents recognised in Australia Day honours

FIVE members of the Geelong community are among those awarded Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs) in this year's Australia Day Honours list. Drumcondra's...

Small Business Ombudsman calls for tweak to JobKeeper

JOBKEEPER is set to end in about two months’ time, but Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell wants a change...