About: James Taylor

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May 27, 2025

Draft UDF for Point Grey precinct released

A DRAFT plan to redevelop Lorne's Point Grey precinct has been released, and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is calling...

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 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 16, 2025

Riordan blasts Cheeseman on parliamentary questions

POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan has blasted neighbouring MP Darren Cheeseman for the latter's questions to the Labor Government on the floor of state...

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 15, 2025

GORCAPA to demolish Lorne Fishing Co-op building

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) will demolish the Lorne Fishing Co-operative building at Point Grey, and has released technical assessments...

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

Shire opposes Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Bill

THE Surf Coast Shire council is opposing the Victorian government's Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) Bill and associated levy, joining several councils across the...

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 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

Surf Coast pauses to remember on Anzac Day

SERVICES across the Surf Coast Shire on Anzac Day saw the community gather in large numbers to honour Australians who have served in all...

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...

April 27, 2025

Winners to be decided at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

FINALS Day has begun at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, the fifth stop of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL)...

April 26, 2025

Woman found dead at Jan Juc beach

A WOMAN was found dead off the coast at Jan Juc beach earlier today (Saturday, April 26). In a statement, Victoria Police said emergency services...