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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August 29, 2025

Beetlejuice the Musical closing soon in Melbourne

THE ghost with the most has less than a fortnight left on stage in Australia. The two leads of Beetlejuice the Musical, Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice)...

August 26, 2025

Ambulance Victoria thanks Victorians as response times improve

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) has thanked people across the state for saving ambulances for the state's sickest people, with new data showing paramedics are responding...

August 26, 2025

Bellarine team up for top palliative care award

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has announced its community Palliative Care Team is a finalist at the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards. The BCH community Palliative...

August 26, 2025

Join the 9 km walk to save lives

THIS World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), Lifeline is encouraging Australians to walk 9km to honour the nine lives lost to suicide every day...

August 25, 2025

Cider expert to run course at Flying Brick

THE Bellarine's Flying Brick Cider House will host one of the world's top cider authorities as he facilitates Australia's first internationally accredited cider...

August 23, 2025

New home sales performing strongly

SALES of new detached homes increased by 18.8 per cent in the three months to June 2025 compared to the previous three months, according...

August 20, 2025

Emergency planning group seeks new members

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking two community members to join its Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) and help plan for and...

August 19, 2025

Apprentices show their skills

THE Gordon TAFE has co-hosted a showcase of Geelong's next crop of construction workers. On Tuesday last week, Bellarine MP visited the Apprenticeships Victoria event...

August 19, 2025

Community urged to level up against car theft

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to take an active role in protecting their vehicles, as part of a new...

August 19, 2025

Sullivan appointed to regional development role

CR TRENT Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong has been appointed to the board of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Barwon South West. RDA Barwon...

August 18, 2025

Rural doctors urge action on flu

As flu season hits hard across Australia, rural doctors are urging locals to protect their communities, especially vulnerable children and older people, by getting...

August 13, 2025

Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine land sales hit two-year high

LAND sales across Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula are surging, hitting their highest levels in more than two years as buyers...

August 13, 2025

Human Nature continues Motown tour

Human Nature has announced their 2026 MTWN 2026 Regional Tour will see the show head south next year to continue the Motown celebrations, including...

August 13, 2025

City seeks views on managing assets

THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the release of the draft Asset Plan 2025-2035, which outlines how to manage the municipality's more...

August 13, 2025

Sessions to explain footpath upgrades in Drysdale, Clifton Springs

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents of Clifton Springs and Drysdale to have their say on a proposed 16.8km footpath network aimed...

August 13, 2025

ATO issues warning on GST falsifications

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning it is on watch for businesses committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims and falsifying invoices this tax...

August 12, 2025

Bella, Luna top city’s popular pet names

BELLA has emerged as the most popular dog name in the City of Greater Geelong, while Luna has topped the list for cats. The city...

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...

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 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 29, 2025

IGA Barwon Heads owner enters chain’s hall of fame

THE owner of IGA Barwon Heads has been inducted into the supermarket chain's hall of fame. Jean Cowley was surprised with the award at this...

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

Costelloe doubles up in Dry July

GEELONG business leader Rory Costelloe is doubling donations to his Dry July campaign, as part of Billy Brownless Team Love raising funds for Barwon...