About: James Taylor
May 30, 2026
Questions remain on special economic zone for CBD
CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj says his proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will increase the viability of stalled housing projects in Geelong's...
May 29, 2026
These Bellarine towns need your vote now
Ocean Grove and Portarlington are both in the running to win prestigious state awards but they need your help to get over the line. Voting...
May 28, 2026
DjilangPort naming extended to recognise First Nations
GeelongPort has again temporarily taken on a new name in recognition of First Nations people. Djilang is the traditional Wadawurrung name for Geelong and,...
May 28, 2026
School community looks ahead after devastating blaze
THE school community at Northern Bay College's Hendy P–8 campus has emerged from a challenging 18 months and is now looking ahead to a...
May 27, 2026
Rip Curl parent company begins major review
The parent company of Rip Curl will carry out a sweeping review of all of the group's businesses to "improve returns for shareholders". KMD...
May 27, 2026
Millions sit down for a simultaneous story
Children, parents, teachers and carers across the Geelong region were among the millions who sat down for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) earlier today. Geelong...
May 26, 2026
Third contender joins South Barwon election battle
The fight for the seat of South Barwon is now officially a three-way contest, with the Greens this month selecting Izzy Scherrer to stand...
May 25, 2026
AFL legend Neale Daniher dies after MND battle
Long-time motor neurone disease (MND) advocate and former VFL/AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. Daniher was diagnosed with MND, which remains...
May 25, 2026
Police crackdown targets dangerous drivers across Corio and North Geelong
Victoria Police and the Sheriff's Office issued 11 penalty notices during a joint operation in Corio and North Geelong on Thursday last week. Officers from...
May 22, 2026
Torquay aquatic centre on track for early 2027 opening
TORQUAY will finally have a pool in a matter of months, with the aquatic centre in Torquay North on track to open early next...
May 20, 2026
Gallery calls for help to realise exhibition
ARTS lovers are being asked to help bring a major summer exhibition to life, with a $50,000 fundraising push now under way ahead of...
May 18, 2026
Runner takes on seven marathons in seven days
All this week, Sari-Elle Kraemer will either be running a marathon or preparing to run the next one. The Sydney resident and Coogee Lions Club...
May 18, 2026
Closing time: why Geelong hospitality venues are shutting up shop
PETE Raimondo made a hard call to close down his central Geelong venue nearly two years ago but believes it would have been worse...
May 15, 2026
Coalition plan ties migration to housing builds
Australia's immigration levels would be explicitly tied to the number of houses built if the Liberals and Nationals held power, one of seven major...
May 14, 2026
Coalition target debt, tax in state budget reply
The Liberals and Nationals have outlined their pitch to Victorians ahead of the state election, with opposition leader Jess Wilson saying "respect for...
May 13, 2026
Corio school rebuild set for 2027 opening
Students in a Corio school will be moving into their new facilities in a little over a year, with a builder appointed to the...
May 13, 2026
Labor spruiks budget’s tax cuts, defends negative gearing change
The Albanese government is touting its 2026–27 budget as ambitious in the face of adversity, with the financial blueprint rolling out more help with...
May 11, 2026
City largely misses out on priorities in state budget
The City of Greater Geelong has received some of the spending it has been asking for in the Victorian budget but only one of...
May 7, 2026
Offshore gas project near Twelve Apostles gets green light
The state and federal governments have approved a new offshore gas project near the Twelve Apostles, a move Labor insists does not undermine Victoria’s...
May 6, 2026
2026–27 state budget: what’s in it for you?
Labor is touting the education, crime and cost of living measures in its 2026-27 state budget, but there only a handful of big-ticket items...
May 6, 2026
Fire, ambulance stations in Armstrong Creek delayed again
The state Labor government and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) both cite utilities issues as responsible for the delays to the long-awaited Armstrong Creek fire...
May 5, 2026
Millions committed to Geelong children’s emergency care
Geelong's young people in need of urgent care have been given a boost in Labor's 2026–27 state budget, with $20.3 million to go towards...
April 30, 2026
Divestment plan promises to protect fort’s heritage values
The federal government has pledged to protect the historical values of Fort Queenscliff when it it is divested but the site no longer has...
April 29, 2026
MexiCam’s to bounce back after fire
The team at MexiCam's are hopeful of quickly "moving onwards and upwards" after a fire at the venue in the Federal Mills precinct in...
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River project targets native fish decline
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