About: James Taylor

Martin Cutter to resign as city’s CEO

CITY of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Martin Cutter has unexpectedly announced he will step down from his role at the end of September. Mr...

COVID vax response scaling back

Victoria's mass PCR testing and COVID-19 vaccination programs has begun to scale back, with the 39 state vaccination centres decreasing to 12 and the...

Geelong Cup to celebrate Media Puzzle’s two triumphs

THIS year’s Geelong Cup will celebrate the pivotal role the race played in one of Australia’s greatest sporting moments – Media Puzzle winning the...

Peter Murrihy elected as Geelong mayor

PETER Murrihy is the new mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, voted in by his fellow councillors during tonight’s (Friday, June 17) special...

Queen’s Birthday Honours List revealed

COMMUNITY service, sporting triumph and research excellence across the Geelong region have all been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. Governor-General David Hurley...

Asher resigns as Geelong mayor

STEPHANIE Asher has announced she will resign as the City of Greater Geelong's mayor, admitting it was "the best thing for achieving progress" since...

Henderson appointed to Shadow Cabinet

GEELONG-based Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has scored a promotion, named as one of the 10 women in the 24-strong Shadow Cabinet announced by Opposition...

Henderson re-elected to the Senate

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has had a win despite her party's loss at the federal election, retaining her place in Parliament's upper house. Senator...

Architectural beauty amid the eucalypts

Jeremy and Claire Anderson left no stone unturned when designing their finely crafted home and studio in Jan Juc which shelters beneath a canopy...

Crowd flocks to station’s celebration

THE Waurn Ponds Station’s celebration on Sunday marked the completion of upgrades and the resumption of normal rail services. The first train to use the...

Tender continues for Labuan Square upgrade

IT HAS been just over a year since the City of Greater Geelong asked the community for its thoughts on how to revitalise Labuan...

Alfonzo’s eyes make an impact on illegal dumping

THE introduction of the "watching eye effect" next to SecondLife bins across Geelong has led to a dramatic decrease in the cost of cleaning...

Labor likely to hold Corangamite, Corio and form government

LABOR has had a stunningly successful day at the voting booths, with the party projected to not only hold the local seats of Corangamite...

Morrison, Albanese cast ballots

SCOTT Morrison has championed a strong economy and a stronger future in his final pitch to voters as he cast what could be his...

Education Week: Fun and engaging programs to help children thrive

With Education Week fast approaching, Torquay College is celebrating the success of welcoming its community back through the gates for Term 2.

Education Week: Care, collaboration and commitment at Armstrong Creek School

Armstrong Creek School opened its doors to the community in 2018 and is proud to say the school has since grown to be the...

Education Week: Enrol now!

With unprecedented growth in our region places at The Geelong College, and other schools, are becoming harder to get.

Education Week: Bright futures start at Surf Coast Secondary College

Surf Coast Secondary College commenced in 2012 as the only stand-alone government secondary school in Torquay.

Education Week: Developing well-rounded people

Saint Ignatius College Geelong, located on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, is a co-educational Catholic College offering outstanding educational opportunities to young women and men...

Education Week: Open day every day

Like many schools in the region, Christian College Geelong schedules specific days in the year for interested prospective parents and others to tour one...

PM visits Geelong again in campaign’s final days

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has made his third trip of the election campaign to Geelong and his fifth stop since December, using one of...

Hospital funding questioned

ONE of the centrepieces of Labor's 2022-23 State Budget has come under fire, with both the Liberals and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party questioning the...

Raise a teacup for a good cause

Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging groups across the state to make a cuppa for a cause and register for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea during...

Asher pledges $200m for Barwon Heads Road duplication

FUNDS have been locked in for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication in Armstrong Creek, following an election commitment from the...