About: James Taylor

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June 17, 2026

Independent joins Western Victoria election race

The upper house seat of Western Victoria Region has its first independent candidate in November's state election, with Aleta Moriarty declaring she will run. The...

June 16, 2026

PM stands firm on housing tax reforms

Labor says it remains committed to its major reforms of housing taxation despite calls for certain measures to be sped up, slowed...

June 10, 2026

Back to Back scores residency at major Parisian festival

GEELONG'S Back to Back Theatre will be moving to Paris for eight weeks later this year to be one of the major performers at...

June 8, 2026

The Geelong vet caring for racing royalty

A lifetime spent working with and studying horses has convinced Dr Andrew Clarke there is a deep evolutionary link between the animals and humans. The...

June 4, 2026

Armstrong Creek relies on temporary fire base as station delay continues

A fire truck parked behind temporary fencing is serving one of Victoria's fastest-growing communities while the Armstrong Creek fire station promised in 2018 remains...

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...