About: James Taylor

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August 7, 2025

Geelong councillor backs moratorium on ESVF levy

A CITY of Greater Geelong councillor is among the 30 local government representatives collectively against the new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) and...

August 5, 2025

Travis Boak to retire at season’s end

PORT ADELAIDE veteran and Torquay local hero Travis Boak's time in the AFL is nearly over, with the 37-year-old expected to retire at the...

August 5, 2025

New hub supports women with cancer

CONNECTING with others who understand your experience can be life-changing for people living with cancer, and a new support service opening in Geelong will...

August 4, 2025

City releases draft road management plan

THE City of Greater Geelong is calling for submissions about its plan to maintain and repair the more than 2,000km of roads, more than...

August 1, 2025

Happy birthday, Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

TODAY marks a special milestone for one of Armstrong Creek's most loved places – the first birthday of Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library. Since opening its...

July 31, 2025

Jimmy Barnes to headline Geelong concert

AUSTRALIAN music icon Jimmy Barnes is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his second solo album, and will mark the occasion with a national tour...

July 30, 2025

Household plugging in to Electric Homes advice

THE award-winning Electric Homes Program is already making a big impact across the Geelong region in in its first month, with more than 200...

July 30, 2025

Save paramedics for emergencies, Ambulance Victoria pleads

An extra 100 Code 1 cases each day since April has prompted Ambulance Victoria (AV) to plead for help to save paramedics and ambulances...

July 29, 2025

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach moves in Championship Tour shakeup

THE World Surf League (WSL) has revealed a considerable shakeup to next year's Championship Tour (CT), including the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach being...

July 28, 2025

Nature Stewards to return in spring

THE popular Nature Stewards program will return this spring, and will feature a special focus on marine and coastal ecosystems for the first time. Running...

July 27, 2025

Nominations close soon for Australian of the Year

NOMINATIONS close soon to recognise unsung community heroes, inspiring achievers, and life-changing mentors for their contributions this year. Time is running out to give recognition by...

July 26, 2025

All 2025 GFNL finals venues confirmed

THE Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) Grand Finals are returning to Kardinia Park, with AFL Barwon confirming the venues earlier today (Saturday, July 26). The...

July 26, 2025

No distractions: Gleeson commits before Tigers’ flag push

THE Torquay Football and Netball Club has locked in Dom Gleeson as senior coach in 2026, his 12th year in a row. The club confirmed...

July 25, 2025

Unsung forward becomes ‘fundamental part’ of the Cats

IT IS HARD to stand out when you share a forward 50 with All-Australians Jeremy Cameron, Patrick Dangerfield and Tyson Stengle. But it's becoming equally...

July 24, 2025

Dangerfield bands together in road safety push

GEELONG skipper Patrick Dangerfield is just one of the thousands of Victorian footballers and netballers from grassroots to AFL level donning blue armbands this...

July 24, 2025

Ramen restaurants to face court over entitlements

THE Fair Work Ombudsman has started legal action against the operators of four Japanese noodle eateries in Geelong and Torquay. Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd...

July 23, 2025

Ambulance Victoria helps kids save lives

AMBULANCE Victoria's Kids Save Lives program has been expanded, offering life-saving CPR skills to even more Victorian students. All schools are being encouraged to sign...

July 23, 2025

Deakin offers new scholarship

A NEW scholarship from the Dawn Wade Foundation offered through Deakin University aims to open the world of tertiary education to Geelong and regional...

July 22, 2025

Most footy, netball finals venues confirmed

AFL BARWON has confirmed most of the venues for this year’s finals series across its affiliated football and netball competitions in the Geelong region. In...

July 21, 2025

Vic Country boys defeat Vic Metro

VICTORIA Country's boys team has concluded its Under-18 Boys Championship campaign with a win against cross-state rivals Victoria Metro. The side's second consecutive win makes...

July 17, 2025

Interest sought in Little Malop Street market

A MARKET akin to the famous weekly event in Hobart is on the cards for central Geelong, with the City of Greater Geelong asking...

July 16, 2025

EPA offers hot tips for the best woodfires this winter

VICTORIA'S environmental watchdog has some handy tips for everyone who has a wood burning heater keeping their toes warm this winter. EPA Victoria says the...

July 11, 2025

Geelong Cats AFLW leaders announced for 2025

Two-time All-Australian Meghan McDonald will captain Geelong's AFLW side for a sixth-straight season, with the Cats confirming a new three-player leadership group for

July 11, 2025

City spruiks closer ties with India

THE City of Greater Geelong has hosted its first Geelong India Business Roundtable, bringing together key state, national and international stakeholders to stimulate opportunities...