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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February 19, 2025

Voices of Corangamite seeks election candidate

VOICES of Corangamite is calling for volunteers and potential candidates to contest the seat at the coming federal election. The group was formed in early...

February 16, 2025

Carman’s founder to speak at breakfast event

CARMAN'S founder Carolyn Creswell will be the keynote speaker at a special breakfast event to be held in Curlewis next month. At Gratitude and Granola,...

February 15, 2025

Fostering hope and creativity with colour

After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living increases and technological concerns, this summer is forecast as a time to...

February 14, 2025

Helpline gives breastfeeding tips

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is touting the usefulness of its support services, with volunteers answering nearly 1,000 calls and chats from families during...

February 12, 2025

If you hear annoying noise, here’s who to phone

ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has reminded residents and businesses that excessive noise is not only annoying, it also can harm your health and...

February 8, 2025

Fans follow The Script at Mt Duneed Estate

IRISH band The Script lit up the night in its first appearance at Mt Duneed Estate in the latest instalment of the A Day...

February 7, 2025

Times News Group, AFL Barwon announce media partnership

AFL Barwon has announced a three-year partnership with the Times News Group, strengthening the connection between football and netball and the wider Barwon region...

January 22, 2025

Lock it or lose it, police warn

VICTORIA Police says it is easy to assume that car theft will not happen to you, but, sadly, it is a trend that is...

January 18, 2025

Teskey Brothers announced for A Day on the Green

Soulful Australian siblings The Teskey Brothers are set to light up Australian outdoor venues and wineries this summer on their first A Day on...

January 18, 2025

Korean baseballers to train in Geelong

KOREAN baseball is returning to Geelong, with team KT Wiz recently signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Greater Geelong, local...

January 17, 2025

Bank of Mum and Dad could run dry for retirement

Many Australians are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a foothold on the property ladder, though as many as one...

January 15, 2025

Sister-city relationship celebrates 30th year

TWO places more than 8,000km apart and in opposite hemispheres have celebrated three decades of friendship and cultural exchange. A delegation from the Chinese city...

January 14, 2025

City presents community grants

THE City of Greater Geelong has handed out more than $4 million in its latest round of community grants endorsed by the council. This round...

January 13, 2025

Government offers advice about mosquito-borne diseases

VICTORIANS have been reminded to take steps to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases this summer, with recent wet and humid weather creating ideal conditions...

January 10, 2025

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the...

January 10, 2025

Home building tipped to pick up this year

THE pace of home building is expected to pick up over the next 12 months, though fewer interest rate cuts than thought earlier may...

January 7, 2025

Tick off your health checklist this summer

The new year is here, and many of us have switched off from work or school to spend time with family and friends. Cancer Council...

January 6, 2025

Program seeks funding to make it mainstream

Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has joined a coalition of groups calling for the statewide expansion of a program that addresses violence...

January 6, 2025

Campaign urges high-risk driving to be reported

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign to crack down on...

January 4, 2025

Dream of Shakespeare

Ozact is presenting Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of celebrations for its 30th anniversary. The company has been bringing the Bard's works to...

January 4, 2025

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to serve up local events

THE Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is again spreading beyond the big city next year, with several events to be held in the Geelong...

January 3, 2025

Survey finds shortage of property investors driving rental crisis

A new study conducted by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) has revealed a need...

January 2, 2025

Deakin receives huge bequest

DEAKIN University has received the largest single bequest in its history. Last month, the university - which has campuses on the Geelong Waterfront and in...

January 2, 2025

Garden’s produce keeps foodbank in business

THE Springdale Community Garden is not only growing people's skills but is also doing vital work supporting a local foodbank. In 2014, 10 locals came...