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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May 17, 2026

Geelong Fast Rail revival still off track

FRESH debate over billion-dollar rail projects has not reignited support for Geelong Fast Rail, with local leaders instead backing other upgrades to the Geelong-Melbourne...

May 16, 2026

Modern coastal living made easy: 3/47 Darian Road, Torquay

PERFECTLY positioned in an Old Torquay location, this stylish double-storey townhouse delivers the ideal blend of modern comfort and effortless, low-maintenance living perfect...

May 16, 2026

The hard work is done – the vision is yours: 1380 Anglesea Road, Bellbrae

SET across 26.2 acres (10.82ha) in one of Bellbrae’s most private and peaceful pockets, this is a property that has undergone a major reset...

May 16, 2026

A graceful country estate: 405 Gherang Road, Gherang

BEYOND the whispering rows of towering cypress, Nunyara reveals itself as an elegant Edwardian-style homestead of grace, grandeur and rural serenity. Set on about 4.65ha...

May 16, 2026

McGrath celebrates new Torquay office

MCGRATH Estate Agents has celebrated the opening of its new Torquay office with a launch event at Blackman's Brewery. Held on April 30, the gathering...

May 15, 2026

New Cat joins Big Freeze Geelong lineup

CATS old and new will brave the cold for a cause this year, with 2023 recruit Tanner Bruhn joining retired premiership players Cameron Mooney...

May 14, 2026

Dangerous road conditions put children at risk, parents say

MICHELLE Hosemann believes it is only a matter of time until a student is hit and killed by a car on an unsealed stretch...

May 14, 2026

Victoria backs new Otway gas field, Corio Bay terminal uncertain

THE Victorian government is pursuing a new offshore gas project near the Twelve Apostles but is less definitive about supporting a proposed floating gas...

May 14, 2026

$20m boost to turn wastewater into energy

A $20 million federal funding boost will help turn Geelong's wastewater into renewable energy and agricultural products, scaling up a project years in the...

May 14, 2026

Push to boost diesel supply at Geelong refinery

A push to shore up diesel supply has triggered plans to expand fuel processing at Geelong's refinery, but any lift in output is still...

May 14, 2026

Net-zero in practice: the home designed to stand up to its own ideas

TWO architects have turned their Connewarre home into a full-scale test case for net-zero living, building from the ground up to prove what high-performance...

May 12, 2026

More Geelong homes to get ‘life-changing’ free upgrades

A HOME upgrade program that has already changed lives across the Geelong region is being rolled out to reach even more vulnerable households. Geelong Sustainability...

May 11, 2026

No replacement for lost open space at The Sands

NO new open space will be created within The Sands estate to replace areas lost under a proposed redevelopment, the Surf Coast Shire has...

May 11, 2026

Restrictions drive down bus problem at lighthouse

THE Surf Coast Shire is cautiously optimistic new measures have largely solved the problem of large tourist buses near the Aireys Inlet lighthouse.· Commercial tour...

May 10, 2026

Rate revolt: retirement villages push for cut

RESIDENTS in four retirement villages across the City of Greater Geelong are urging the council to cut their rates by up to a third...

May 10, 2026

Dempsey grabs his shotgun and covers up again

PAUL Dempsey is stepping on stage again with a notebook full of songs instead of a setlist. The Something for Kate frontman is backing up...

May 9, 2026

Unrivalled waterfront luxury on The Esplanade

SET in one of The Esplanade's most sought-after locations, 53 The Esplanade, Portarlington offers a breathtaking blend of luxury, comfort and panoramic views of...

May 9, 2026

Private sanctuary: 4 Bottlebrush Court, Torquay

POSITIONED in a tightly-held court location just moments from the Torquay coastline, this architecturally-designed residence delivers a rare combination of space, privacy and intelligent...

May 9, 2026

Space and sustainability: 15 Betleigh Street, Anglesea

AMAZINGLY private and peaceful, this exceptional residence is set within beautifully established grounds of almost one-acre, capturing a prized northerly orientation with glimpses of...

May 9, 2026

Crane hope remains as Co-Op salvaging begins

SALVAGING of materials has begun at the old Co-Op building at Lorne's Point Grey precinct, but a local group is hoping a historic feature...

May 7, 2026

Has a Geelong company solved fashion’s biggest problem?

A Geelong-based company has developed and commercialised a water-free textile dyeing method that could reshape how the world's largest clothing manufacturers produce fabric. Based in...

May 7, 2026

Torquay gear helps grow cricket in Mongolia

AN idea from a Victorian cricketing legend more than a decade ago has resulted in gear from local players helping the sport flourish in...

May 7, 2026

Bellbrae road upgrade bid targets crash hotspot

THE Surf Coast Shire will seek more than $3.7 million in federal funding, as well as putting in nearly $1 million of its own...

May 4, 2026

Gilbert Street revamp could reshape Torquay centre

Gilbert Street could be in line for a major revamp, with the Surf Coast Shire seeking state government funding to transform the heart of...