About: James Taylor
October 29, 2020
First Warralily Grange residents move in
Warralily estate’s newest neighbourhood, Warralily Grange, has welcomed its first residents. Among them, Rob and Neryl Chambers, originally from Melbourne, are both ‘rapt’ to...
October 29, 2020
CFA urges residents to prepare for bushfires
VICTORIA observed Fire Action Week last week, and the CFA is urging Victorians to prepare themselves and their properties for this year’s bushfire season. With...
October 29, 2020
Water for our Future panel holds first meeting
THE Water for our Future community panel met earlier this month for its first online deliberative forum to help inform how Barwon Water manages...
October 29, 2020
Exercise sharpens agencies’ emergency response
EMERGENCY management specialists responded to a mock scenario of bushfires around Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast Shire last week as they put their...
October 26, 2020
Melbourne’s ring of steel to be lifted on November 8
THE "ring of steel" around Melbourne will be gone in two weeks as the state government plans to align the coronavirus restrictions across the...
October 25, 2020
Gyms and pools to reopen for all on Wednesday
GYMS, fitness centres and pools will re-open in regional Victoria for people of all ages on Wednesday in the latest easing of Victoria's coronavirus...
October 22, 2020
Voting for council elections closes tomorrow
VOTING closes tomorrow (Friday, October 23) for council elections across the state, including the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of...
October 22, 2020
Study to examine Geelong’s industrial past
GEELONG will be among the areas examined as part of a three-year study into the impact of recent major industry losses in regional Australia. Led...
October 22, 2020
On the beat: New police for Geelong start patrolling
MORE than 20 new police officers have started across Geelong, Colac and the Surf Coast since July as part of the biggest investment in...
October 22, 2020
Get your AFL Grand Final Record at APCO
JUST because the AFL Grand Final is being held in Brisbane this year doesn't mean you can't get your hands on a copy of...
October 22, 2020
Harry Taylor embraces the emotion of Grand Final week
GEELONG Cats veteran Harry Taylor is eager for his next appearance in an AFL Grand Final, despite having to wait nine years to get...
October 22, 2020
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust hails win at Geelong Business Excellence Awards
THE Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has been recognised for its stewardship of one of Geelong's most recognised places, taking out the Customer Service Award...
October 22, 2020
Coker wants more help to tackle food insecurity
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has praised local charities who are leading the way in ensuring families in the Geelong region are not...
October 22, 2020
Grants to protect and restore the Otways and the coast
COMMUNITY groups will be invited to apply for funding to help protect and restore native plants, wildlife, and coastal environments in the Otways. The Corangamite...
October 22, 2020
Hayden Miller to farewell bay 93.9
AFTER 10 years of waking up Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine on bay 93.9, Hayden Miller is saying goodbye. The out-of-control wheezing laughs with...
October 18, 2020
Household visitors allowed and hospitality venue caps increase from tomorrow
LIMITED household visits will be allowed and hospitality venues will be able to host as many as 110 patrons from tomorrow in the latest...
October 16, 2020
Funding agreement signed for South Barwon Reserve upgrade
THE City of Greater Geelong and the federal Coalition have signed a $237,000 funding agreement to deliver much-needed upgrades to the South Barwon Reserve. The...
October 15, 2020
Lola happy to be blue for a cause
NUTRITION guru Lola Berry is wearing a healthy dose of blue nail polish every day this month in support of an important cause. The best-selling...
October 15, 2020
Testing for COVID-19 in Anglesea sewage continues
THE Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) continues to test sewage in Anglesea for coronavirus but has not yet found any positive cases...
October 15, 2020
COVIDSafe app use lagging, poll reveals
ONLY just over half of regional Victorians have the COVIDSafe app installed on their phones five months after its launch, according to a new...
October 15, 2020
Cats crush Pies, Stewart eyes the Lions
THE Cats will fight for a spot in the AFL grand final this weekend after a dominant semi-final against Collingwood. Geelong will face Brisbane at...
October 15, 2020
Don’t forget to vote in council elections
VOTERS enrolled in the council elections across the Geelong region should have received their ballot packs by now, and are reminded they have until...
October 15, 2020
Allied effort: Joint letter pleads for easing of coronavirus restrictions in regional Victoria
THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has joined an alliance of similar organisations from regional Victoria “pleading” for the state government to ease coronavirus restrictions...
October 15, 2020
GRC prepares for Geelong Cup with no crowds
THE Geelong Racing Club (GRC) is preparing for a very different Geelong Cup next week, with coronavirus restrictions preventing the usual flood of racegoers...
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