About: James Taylor
October 8, 2020
Entries open for Gromsearch
THE Ripcurl Gromsearch Series surfing competition will go ahead this year at Jan Juc beach in November, organisers Ripcurl and Surfing Victoria announced. Originally slated...
October 8, 2020
Campaign wants 12 Apostles tourists to treasure their visit
THE local tourism group closest to the 12 Apostles is urging visitors to the iconic tourist attraction to respect the environment and travel to...
October 8, 2020
Meet your council candidates: Kardinia Ward, City of Greater Geelong
Jack Williams.
Jack Williams
Occupation: Station Officer at Marshall Station Where do you live? Mount Duneed How...
October 8, 2020
Meet your council candidates: Bellarine Ward, City of Greater Geelong
Tom O'Connor.
Tom O’Connor
Occupation: Full time community activist. Where do you live? Drysdale How long have...
October 8, 2020
RCV urges faster easing of coronavirus restrictions outside Melbourne
THE state's regional areas continue to have a very low number of active coronavirus cases, and Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) is urging the Victorian...
October 8, 2020
Meet your council candidates: Brownbill Ward, City of Greater Geelong
Sandi Dwyer.
Sandi Dwyer
Candidate provided this statement: I’m Sandi Dwyer, a therapist, yoga, meditation and...
October 8, 2020
Meet your council candidates: Windermere Ward, City of Greater Geelong
Enamul Haque.
Enamul Haque
Candidate did not respond by deadline. From their VEC questionnaire: Sectors I...
October 8, 2020
Duncan backs Selwood to face the Pies
CATS midfielder Mitch Duncan is backing his skipper Joel Selwood to recover from a finger injury and front up for this weekend's do-or-die AFL...
October 8, 2020
On the job: Federal Budget aims to drive employment growth
THE Coalition says it is putting jobs and investment at the heart of the latest Federal Budget, including hundreds of millions of dollars towards...
October 8, 2020
Geelong businesses earmarked for cheaper, high-speed NBN
GEELONG will be among the first regional cities where business can get access to very high-speed broadband at a rEduced cost through an initiative...
October 8, 2020
Grants to stoke the creative engine
GEELONG Arts Centre has finalised the full list of recipients for their Creative Engine grants. The grants, both financial and in-kind occupancies within the centre’s...
October 8, 2020
Wave attenuator on track for 2021 completion
A NEW publicly accessible $10.1 million wave attenuator at the Geelong waterfront precinct is nearing completion, with the last three remaining pieces en route...
October 8, 2020
VEC encourages early votes
VOTERS should check the mail from this week for their ballot packs for the election, and Victorian Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately is encouraging people...
October 8, 2020
First Peoples’ Assembly presents first report to Parliament
THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has marked a successful first year, with its first annual report tabled in state Parliament last month. Since starting...
October 1, 2020
Henderson hails City Deal works at Queenscliff ferry terminal
VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has hailed the progress of works at the Queenscliff ferry terminal as part of the Geelong City Deal. The $370...
October 1, 2020
Back on the beach: Torquay SLSC members among the first to resume training
THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC) is leading from the front as summer approaches, with its members among the first surf life saving...
October 1, 2020
Boxes of care are on their way
THE team at Clifton Springs Golf Club has launched an initiative to inject some positivity and hope back into the local community. The Community Care...
October 1, 2020
JobKeeper subsidy reduced
THE Coalition Government's JobKeeper subsidy has been cut back as expected, despite calls to keep the payments at their previous level. Announced in March, the...
October 1, 2020
Grant to help needy families sleep soundly
GEELONG Mums will help 200 more families in need through a grant from EnergyAustralia. The electricity and gas provider has supported community projects and initiatives...
October 1, 2020
State takes over Green Spine but no progress yet
THE Green Spine project is now officially the state government's responsibility, but little progress appears to have been made six months later. The first section...
October 1, 2020
Campaign wants solar on Bellarine schools
PARENTS and carers from the Bellarine have added their names to an open letter asking Prime Minister Scott Morrison to provide funding to install...
October 1, 2020
Peak bodies agree on Geelong’s most-needed projects
FIVE of the Geelong region's biggest peak bodies have collaborated on a list of specific projects and initiatives the state government should include in...
September 24, 2020
Rivers Edge launches Stage 4 as buyers want more
Winchelsea’s newest community Rivers Edge has launched its Stage 4 release ahead of time after lots in the recently released Stage 3 were snapped...
September 24, 2020
Property investors remain upbeat but looking at different locations to buy – and to live
The majority of property investors have remained upbeat during COVID-19, however the pandemic has made them reconsider not only where they buy, but also...
