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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September 21, 2025

Ride the downtown train with Tom

The 40th anniversary of Tom Waits' ninth studio album will be celebrated with a show at The Potato Shed next month. 10 Years of...

September 19, 2025

Environmental, farming groups react to Treaty bill

THE introduction of a bill to create a Treaty in Victoria has drawn mixed reactions, with environmental groups welcoming it and the farming sector...

September 17, 2025

Your Voice report reveals urgent action needed from youth

A NEW report has brought together the views of Australia's young people and highlighted a need for urgent reform across safety, mental health, education,...

September 17, 2025

Fund supports sporting infrastructure

SPORTING clubs and councils across Victoria are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF), which creates...

September 17, 2025

Special Charge Scheme proposed for Port street

THE City of Greater Geelong has declare a Special Charge Scheme (SCS) to co-fund the sealing of part of Willis Street in Portarlington. The section...

September 15, 2025

Swooping season returns: how Victorians can stay safe

AS THE weather gets warmer and the days longer, Victorians will also start to see the occasional swooping bird. Native birds enter their breeding season...

September 15, 2025

Transport strategy planning enters new phase

THE City of Greater Geelong is continuing to put together a medium-to-long-term vision and objectives for a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable transport network...

September 15, 2025

Inclusion group launches with loneliness focus

THE City of Greater Geelong has launched its new Social Inclusion Action Group program with a community loneliness forum. Co-hosted by the city and Friends...

September 15, 2025

Score limited-edition jersey with early ride entry

THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Bicycle Network are inviting people to register early for this year's TAC Great Vic Bike Ride to claim...

September 14, 2025

Time to update your asthma plan

The arrival of spring means warmer weather and more time outdoors, but for many Victorians, it also brings an increased risk of asthma. Ambulance Victoria...

September 13, 2025

Metricon to refresh online lookbook

METRICON is in the final stages of preparing a refreshed version of its lookbook, and buyers will be able to see part of the...

September 10, 2025

City MOU to explore business links with India

THE City of Greater Geelong has improved its opportunities for bilateral trade with India, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australia India...

September 9, 2025

Chess club stays on the board

THE simple question of "Want to play some chess?" has been bringing people together in St Leonards for more than a decade. The St Leonards...

September 9, 2025

Event raises millionsto support regional men

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month has begun and the It's A Bloke Thing Foundation has got the fundraising off to a great start, bringing in...

September 8, 2025

Campaign urges respect towards city’s staff

THE City of Greater Geelong has recorded a surge in incidents targeting the organisation's frontline staff, and has launched a new campaign urging the...

September 8, 2025

Youth Council presents second report

CITY of Greater Geelong Junior Mayor Ayush Singh has highlighted the many events, opportunities and meetings the 2025 Youth Council has taken part in...

September 6, 2025

Forecasting tenderness and connection

DULUX has revealed its annual Colour Forecast for 2026, which sees a rise in calming and connecting colours in response to continued global uncertainty...

September 3, 2025

BCH backs push for infrastructure spending

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) is backing calls for an urgent increase in statewide infrastructure funding to ensure community health organisations can meet growing demand. An...

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

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 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 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...