About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

November 22, 2024

QMF rocks on to open festival season

THE end of spring heralds the return of music festivals held over two or more days, and the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) is usually...

November 20, 2024

Get your shoes on for 10th Bellarine Sunset Run

NEXT year, the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its coastal trail event between Portarlington and St Leonards. Since 2016,...

November 19, 2024

Ambulance response times released for Barwon South West

PARAMEDICS and first responders in the Barwon South West Region crews responded to 7,165 Code 1 cases between July and September. Across the state, performance...

November 14, 2024

New borough councillors sworn in, city councillors declared

THE new Borough of Queenscliffe council has been sworn in, and the City of Greater Geelong council has been officially declared after recounts in...

November 13, 2024

Applications open for Community Leadership Program

CITY of Greater Geelong residents interested in strengthening their leadership skills have been encouraged to apply for the 2025 Community Leadership Program. The program develops...

November 13, 2024

Kids Helpline, Instagram team up to stop teen bullying

KIDS Helpline is calling for urgent action to stop the rise in bullying among Australian teens, with their recent survey revealing 85 per cent...

November 8, 2024

Intentional design, excellent results

WHEN envisioning a home, most of us picture a beautiful space, but what truly makes a house a home is not just the look...

November 6, 2024

Emergency service volunteers receive vital grants

EMERGENCY service volunteers across the Geelong region are among those sharing in $15 million in grants from this year's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...

November 5, 2024

Grand designs as festival program revealed

THE City of Greater Geelong has revealed its biggest Geelong Design Week program, with more than 70 exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and unique experiences. From...

November 4, 2024

Bystander defibrillations have lasting positive effects

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...

November 4, 2024

Exploring the natural and secret history of Swan Island

SWAN Island is not only the winter home of the endangered orange-bellied parrot but also a highly sensitive military training facility used by Australia's...

November 2, 2024

Research reveals health access barriers

NEW research has detailed barriers to sexual and reproductive health access for women in the Barwon South West region. This report, the first of its...

November 1, 2024

Community to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

AUSTRALIANS will pause and reflect not only on Remembrance Day itself but on the day before to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who died...

November 1, 2024

Winehouse biopic to open film festival

THE biopic of British singing powerhouse Amy Winehouse Back to Black will open this year's North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) later this month. The screening...

October 30, 2024

Bellarine Camera Club focuses on coming exhibition

THE Bellarine Camera Club are pulling their members' work into focus again this year with an exhibition next weekend. After a break of a few...

October 28, 2024

Gawk Outdoor expands billboards into NSW

LEADING regional Victorian Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertiser Gawk Outdoor is expanding into regional NSW with the coming launch of four new digital billboards in the...

October 27, 2024

Cultura, The Gordon announce joint training venture

CULTURA and The Gordon Institute of TAFE are collaborating on a new venture to deliver accredited training to the multicultural communities in the Geelong...

October 25, 2024

Water Police make a home at Queenscliff

BOATING safety on the western and southern side of Port Phillip Bay has been greatly improved by a new permanent outpost of Victoria Police's...

October 23, 2024

Bellarine pickleballers rake in medals at national championships

THE Bellarine Peninsula's pickleball talent has returned from the Australian Pickleball Championships with a swag of medals. Several players from Bellarine clubs attended the championships,...

October 21, 2024

Understanding creaky knees

La Trobe University researchers have discovered that almost half the population has "creaky knees" in a study investigating how common the problem is and...

October 21, 2024

Deadline looms for lodging your own tax return

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded taxpayers that the due date for individuals who lodge their own income tax return - October 31...

October 20, 2024

A simple check can save your life

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians to check their breasts. Data shows breast cancer is the most common...

October 19, 2024

Our Village needs corporate helpers for Christmas

OUR Village is calling for businesses and companies to get into the Christmas spirit this year and sign up for volunteer shifts to help...

October 18, 2024

Children’s Week program is ready to go

A SWATHE of events will be rolled out across the Geelong region from tomorrow (Saturday, October 19) onwards as part of Children's Week in...