About: James Taylor

Aussie lockdown didn’t drive beer drinking up

NEW research has revealed Australians did not “get on the beers” at home during the nation’s COVID-19 lockdowns despite the closure of licensed venues. On-premises...

Major upgrade spruces up Geelong Botanic Gardens

THE works on the new Sustainable Visitor Facility and the Pacific Rim Garden Project at Geelong Botanic Gardens are now complete. Covering just over two...

All aboard as 38,000 Victorians snap up a free ferry ticket

SEAROAD Ferries' million-dollar ticket giveaway sees thousands of Victorians head to the water after putting in the hard yards this year. More than 38,000 eager...

There’s no such thing as a safe tan

With the first weekend of summer over, and Cancer Council and SunSmart are reminding Victorians there’s no such thing as a safe tan, with...

COVID response pushes out city’s deficit

THE second wave of coronavirus in Victoria will hit the City of Greater Geelong’s financial result for 2020-2021 harder than expected, despite better-than-forecast figures...

Understanding the effects of baby brain

Recent studies by Monash University are beginning to understand the long-term impacts of 'baby-brain’ and how the hormonal changes that take place in a...

City keeps spotlight on youth mental health

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting young people’s mental health in the municipality, by asking the chief...

Lessons to be learned from resilience

A RESEARCH paper tracking Geelong's economic and social resilience over three decades is just the start of a conversation to plan for the risks...

Community panel agrees on region’s water future

BARWON Water’s Water for our Future community panel has finished its first round of deliberations, delivering its vision for the Geelong region’s water future...

MSO tunes up for return to Geelong

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to Geelong in 2021 with fine music, mesmerising repertoire and a spotlight on female composers and soloists.

Victoria’s mask rules to ease further

VICTORIANS will only need to wear masks in "a limited number of places" in a major easing of the state's coronavirus restrictions, which will...

On the plate: Reconnect with food

Yay! Time to reconnect with family, friends but still observing the masks and hugs at double-arm's length! That requires strong resolve because we surely...

Nutritious products with a side serve of generosity

Torquay tradie Scott Mackinnon had dabbled in selling protein powder to a few gyms around town when he felt the urge to turn his...

Surfing to save the world

AUSTRALIAN surfers have banded together to defend Australia’s coastline and the surfing lifestyle from the threat of climate change. Surfers for Climate, founded by longboarding...

Interest grows in G21’s virtual forum

INTEREST is growing in this year's online version of the G21 Stakeholder Forum, which is just over a fortnight away and already has more...

Deakin survey reveals lockdown’s toll on families

Australian families have opened up about the way COVID-19 has shaped their lives in a national survey.

Big build coming for Victoria’s social housing

THE state Labor government has revealed its next budget will have a $5.3 billion plan to build public and community housing across Victoria, with...

Victoria’s streak of zero COVID-19 cases continues

VICTORIA'S streak of no coronavirus deaths or new cases has extended to 18 days as of Tuesday this week, and there could be further...

Build it up: Council and peak bodies roll out budget wish lists

THE State Budget will be handed down next week, and councils and business organisations in the Geelong region have a clear idea of what...

Bellaire PS benefits from Budget bonanza

HIGHTON'S Bellaire Primary School is among the schools benefiting from this year's State Budget bonanza. The school - parts of which were built about 60...

Asher returns as Geelong mayor

STEPHANIE Asher will continue as the mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, after she was re-elected unopposed to the role by her councillor...

Two Blues and Heat contest goes down to the wire

HIGHTON and Newtown & Chilwell could not be separated after 100 overs of cricket, the teams splitting the points following a tied match. A half-century...

Grapevine: A point of difference

The tide of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continues to drift out and as the producers who came in to take advantage of the easy money...

City welcomes Working for Victoria employees

THE City of Greater Geelong is welcoming new employees to its workforce as part of the Working for Victoria program. The city joined the state...