About: jamestaylor

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James’ first job in journalism was at the Bendigo Advertiser, where he held a number of roles, including reporter, sub-editor and arts and features writer. He has also worked for several publications at Fairfax, including the Knox Weekly, Casey Weekly and Pakenham Weekly, and in the UK with the Berkshire Media Group. Raised in Geelong, James has been back in his hometown since 2011 and now lives in Waurn Ponds. Outside of journalism, James divides his time between barracking for the Cats, chasing his two-year-old daughter around, and posting on Twitter (@notthatjt).

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June 18, 2026

Local suppliers to keep Nyaal Banyul running

MORE than 50 local businesses will help power the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre when it opens next month, supplying everything from...

June 18, 2026

Appeal rights divide emerges in Sands fight

THE proponents of a bid to increase housing at The Sands will have defined appeal rights if their application is rejected, but residents who...

June 18, 2026

Union challenges Deakin restructure after vice-chancellor resignation

MORE than a week after Professor Iain Martin's sudden resignation from Deakin University, the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) says it still has no...

June 16, 2026

Demand surge to test Geelong’s water supply

THE Geelong region could need an extra 55 billion litres of water every year within the next 50 years as population growth and drier...

June 16, 2026

City seeks backing for $26m tennis centre

A PROPOSED $26 million tennis centre at Armstrong Creek has been declared Victoria's top tennis infrastructure priority, despite plans for a much larger tennis...

June 15, 2026

EPA greenlights next stage of Geelong gas terminal

ViIVA Energy has cleared another major hurdle in its bid to build a floating gas import terminal in Geelong, with EPA Victoria granting development...

June 13, 2026

Perfect coastal home in prime position: 11/27 Purnell Street, Anglesea

THIS beautifully presented single-level three-bedroom, two-bathroom property offers convenient coastal living. A perfect lifestyle home, which is light, bright, and located close to the special...

June 13, 2026

Mid-century beach home: 28 Hopkins Street, Aireys Inlet

PERCHED in a tranquil beachside pocket of Aireys Inlet is 28 Hopkins Street, a stunning mid-century modern retreat that combines impeccable design with a...

June 13, 2026

A sanctuary opposite Village Park: 25 Sheepwash Road, Barwon Heads

BEYOND lush garden borders, this architecturally renovated residence unfolds as a deeply private sanctuary designed for connection, retreat and year-round entertaining. Reimagined by Dan Van...

June 13, 2026

award-winning Newtown home

A NEWTOWN family home inspired by years of living and travelling overseas is in the running for one of Australia's top interior design honours. Known...

June 11, 2026

Ratepayer wants compensation for lengthy bridge closure

NEARLY three years will have passed when the Pollocksford Road Bridge reopens to vehicles, and a Gnarwarre resident wants compensation for the lack of...

June 11, 2026

Nyaal Banyul ready to make its mark on global events

FIVE years after starting as a blank sheet of paper, the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is less than a month away...

June 11, 2026

Big upgrade coming for youth mental health support

GEELONG'S headspace will double its staff and provide a broader range of services to young people under a federal government plan to upgrade some...

June 10, 2026

Junior sport facing growing cyberbullying challenge

NEARLY one in five children involved in junior sport have been cyberbullied by someone connected to their sporting community, according to research released last...

June 8, 2026

Groundwater decision still in limbo

NEARLY two years after Alcoa applied to use groundwater to help fill the former Anglesea coal mine, regulators still cannot say when a decision...

June 6, 2026

Old Torquay, beautifully reimagined: 1 Varydale Ave, Torquay

STEP inside this beautifully transformed Old Torquay sanctuary, where soaring pitched ceilings, oversized windows and calming natural textures create an immediate sense of space,...

June 6, 2026

Live without compromise: 80 Merrijig Drive, Torquay

SUNLIGHT, salt air and everyday ease shape life here, where a thoughtfully enhanced coastal home delivers both individuality and effortless family function. From its inviting...

June 6, 2026

Contemporary luxury: 66 Wybellenna Drive, Fairhaven

STEP into a world where everyday living feels like a holiday in this spectacular residence that captures the very essence of coastal design and...

June 6, 2026

Conservation win secures 30ha of Painkalac Valley

AFTER decades of community efforts to protect the Painkalac Valley, a landmark agreement has secured the largest remaining section of the floodplain for conservation...

June 6, 2026

He left woodwork for music – then came back

A detour into music helped furniture maker Ross Thompson discover a creative side he never knew he had. Thompson stepped away from a woodworking apprenticeship...

June 6, 2026

Free checks aim to keep kids safe

PARENTS and carers are being encouraged to have their child restraints checked at a free safety session in Freshwater Creek next week, with organisers...

June 4, 2026

Celebrating 40 years of legal service

BARWON Community Legal Service has celebrated not only four decades of helping the community but also its longest-serving employee. Elsie Stokes was the first employee...

June 4, 2026

The election field is taking shape – the Liberal ticket isn’t

FOUR years ago, local Liberal candidates were already on the campaign trail. But with less than six months until election day, the party is...

June 3, 2026

Alcoa leaves door open for Eden Project

A $150 million plan to reinvent Anglesea's former coal mine as an internationally recognised tourism destination remains in limbo, with no timeline for its...