About: James Taylor

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March 21, 2024

Opening round for Rip Curl Pro revealed

THE world’s best surfers are heading here ahead of Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, and the World Surf League (WSL) has...

March 21, 2024

Real Deal celebrates successful forum

THE Real Deal Geelong alliance has hailed its latest gathering as a success, as the group continues to advocate for better housing solutions. More than...

March 21, 2024

New First Nations youth hub welcomed

YOUNG First Nations people in Geelong now have access to a range of tailored services and support in one place with the opening of...

March 19, 2024

Documentary takes the long road

Acclaimed documentary The Road to Patagonia is striking a chord with local audiences, with recent screenings selling out.

The 90-minute film includes footage shot over...

March 8, 2024

Total Fire Ban declared ahead of long weekend

A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared across much of the state for tomorrow (Saturday, March 9), covering the Central, North Central, South...

March 7, 2024

Nominations open for Geelong Business Excellence Awards

NOMINATIONS for this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards are now open. The search is on to identify outstanding and inspiring businesses, business leaders and young...

March 1, 2024

Waurn Ponds confirmed as site for major housing development

UP TO 400 new and affordable homes will be built on the site formerly earmarked for the Commonwealth Games village in Waurn Ponds, Victorian...

March 1, 2024

Blue-green algae forces Barwon River closure

A BLUE-green algae outbreak has forced the temporary closure of the Barwon River in Geelong today (Friday, March 1). The Corangamite CMA announced earlier today...

February 29, 2024

Geelong Early Parenting Centre to open soon

GEELONG'S first Early Parenting Centre (EPC) is almost complete, with the finishing touches being added ahead of its expected opening in about a month. EPCs...

February 23, 2024

New campaign to stop sexual harassment

A PUBLIX campaign is being launched in Geelong today (Friday, February 23) as researchers from Deakin University, local venue operators, Victoria Police, and the...

February 16, 2024

City offers free waste disposal for storm clean-up

GEELONG residents cleaning up their properties after Tuesday's destructive storm can drop off their green waste and storm-damaged items for free until the end...

February 16, 2024

AFL Barwon clubs meet to discuss restructure

AFL BARWON is continuing discussions with its member clubs about the proposed promotion-relegation model, but only a third of clubs support the restructure at...

February 15, 2024

Geelong to have single-member wards at next council election

THE City of Greater Geelong has been confirmed to be among the new councils with single-member wards at this October's council elections, according to...

February 14, 2024

Deakin forum to discuss responding to trauma

THE Geelong community has been invited to attend a free talk this Friday by an international expert on how to build trauma informed communities. The...

February 12, 2024

Total Fire Ban declared for Geelong region

DUE to the updated weather modelling and grassland curing conditions, the CFA has extended a Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration to now apply in...

February 7, 2024

Logo revealed for Geelong Convention and Event Centre

THE official brand for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) has been unveiled, with the new logo honouring the culture and...

February 4, 2024

Skydiver injured at Torquay airport

ONE person has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a skydiving accident near Torquay earlier today (Sunday, February 4). An Ambulance Victoria...

January 26, 2024

Hooligan takes line honours in Passage Race

The 2024 Festival of Sails has opened in spectacular fashion today (Friday, January 26), with Hooligan skippered by Marcus Blackmore snatching...

January 25, 2024

Leisurelink pools to close again for hyperchlorination

ALL pools at Leisurelink will close for the second time in two months tomorrow (Friday, January 26) for a hyperchlorination process. The Department of Health...

January 24, 2024

Floodlights to shine in Torquay

Following a big set at Meredith Music Festival and an Australian Music Prize Shortlist nomination for second album Painting of my Time, Melbourne five-piece...

January 24, 2024

Welcome Wave rides again

SOME of the world's best female cyclists have again been celebrated on the Surf Coast with the return of the Welcome Wave. Part of the...

January 23, 2024

Tent Pole music festival cancelled

THE return of the Tent Pole music festival to Mt Duneed Estate in less than a month will not happen, with organisers annoucing the...

January 19, 2024

Surf Coast Highway to close for four weeks

THE Surf Coast Highway will be closed at Grovedale for four weeks, starting in February, so the road can be returned to its original...

January 13, 2024

Fifth time’s the charm for Pier to Pub winners

MANLY'S Hayden Cotter has won this year's Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub, claiming the 1.2km event win in 12m20s, followed by Sam Sheppard (12m26s)...