About: James Taylor
May 30, 2025
Viva’s LNG terminal gets positive environmental assessment
VIVA Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong has passed a major hurdle, receiving a positive assessment on its Environmental Effects...
May 29, 2025
Torquay Cup raises funds for All Aboard
ANOTHER big crowd gathered at the Geelong Racecourse on Friday last week for the 13th running of the Surf Coast Times Torquay Cup. The annual...
May 28, 2025
Tehan promoted, Henderson demoted in new Coalition cabinet
LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have had mixed fortunes in the new Coalition agreement, with Dan Tehan promoted and Senator Sarah Henderson demoted. Opposition...
May 27, 2025
Stress affecting healthy choices
Stress is taking a toll on Australians, with the findings of recent research showing almost nine in 10 (88 per cent) of people are...
May 27, 2025
eSafety Commissioner sounds warning on coercive control
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has sounded a warning about coercive control, with new research revealing almost one in five young adults think it is reasonable...
May 25, 2025
Locals encouraged to push up for mental health
Next month, headspace Ocean Grove will encourage locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. In...
May 22, 2025
Lobby groups welcome Geelong spending in budget, call for more
GEELONG’S lobby groups have welcomed the 2025-26 Victorian budget’s spending on issues such as cost of living and healthcare, but are still arguing the...
May 20, 2025
Victorian budget belt tightens but less squeeze on families
FAMILIES and vulnerable people feeling the pinch of cost of living have been offered a small boost in a stripped-back state budget reeling from...
May 20, 2025
Coalition dissolved: Nationals, Liberals to sit alone
THE National Party will go it alone on the federal Parliamentary benches in the next term of government, announcing today (Tuesday, May 20) they...
May 19, 2025
VTIC introduces new award category
THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and Visit Victoria have launched an new award category in the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards that will recognise...
May 17, 2025
Adam Selwood passes away
FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May...
May 15, 2025
Open letter urges budget support for Anam Cara
ANAM Cara Geelong has garnered the backing of more than 50 of Geelong’s most respected business, philanthropic and community figures in its attempt to...
May 13, 2025
Liberals decide on new leadership
SUSSAN Ley has become the first female leader of the federal Liberals after being picked to lead the opposition following the Coalition's resounding election...
May 9, 2025
Tehan declares position in Liberal leadership battle
GEELONG region Liberal MP Dan Tehan has ruled himself out of the contest to decide who will lead the national party following the defeat...
May 8, 2025
BCH step out in fundraiser to help colleague
STAFF at Bellarine Community Health (BCH) have taken a special interest in this year’s May 50K event to help a colleague diagnosed with multiple...
May 6, 2025
Geelong Business Excellence Awards launched
THE search is on again for the best and brightest businesses across the Geelong region with the launch of this year's Geelong Business Excellence...
May 6, 2025
Providing a place of refuge
A FORMER Victoria Police officer has created a safe haven for women and children. Former leading senior constable Christine Smith grappled with feelings of guilt...
May 3, 2025
Labor wins election as Dutton concedes, loses seat
LABOR will boost its numbers in the next federal Parliament with a stronger majority in a second term, as the Coalition look set to...
May 1, 2025
Coalition pledges to stop fake meat trickery
FAKE meat products have been slowly creeping into our shopping trolleys through sneaky packaging and dubious marketing practices. On the back of this somewhat devious...
May 1, 2025
Liberals pledge skills training to build more homes
THE federal Coalition has pledged to invest in skills training as a key part of their plan to deliver more affordable homes if it...
April 28, 2025
Meet your Wannon candidates
Alex Dyson
Independent
Resides: Warrnambool
Occupation: Author and small business owner.
How long have you lived in your electorate? I...
April 28, 2025
Meet your Corio candidates
Adam Helman
Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Occupation: Retired Veteran.
Resides: Lara.
How long have you lived in your electorate? I...
April 28, 2025
Meet your Corangamite candidates
Kate Lockhart
Independent
Occupation: Agricultural scientist
Resides: Drysdale.
How long have you lived in your electorate? We have called the...
April 27, 2025
Australians ring the bell after Rip Curl Pro victories
JACK Robinson and Isabella Nichols have made it a double triumph for Australia with thrilling victories in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Paris Olympics...
