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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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October 11, 2024

Voting period begins

VOTING in the 2024 local council elections has begun, with ballot packs being mailed to all enrolled voters from Monday this week. Electoral Commissioner Sven...

October 11, 2024

G21 Regional Forum discusses growing well together

NEARLY 300 people gathered at RACV Torquay Resort on Thursday last week to discuss their collective health and wellbeing challenges at this year's G21...

October 9, 2024

This Shocktober, learn how to help save a life

Ambulance Victoria (AV) has just launched its life-saving annual campaign Shocktober, which calls on the Geelong community to learn the three simple steps to...

October 8, 2024

VEC calls for transparency on AI use at elections

THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) expects content created by artificial intelligence (AI) to make an appearance at this month's local council elections. Voters are being...

October 8, 2024

Number of strokes hits an all-time high

New national data has revealed the number of Australians having strokes is the greatest it has been in more than two decades, and projections...

October 4, 2024

Meet the candidates in Leopold Ward

TWO community organisations are hosting a meeting next week for the public to get to know the candidates standing in the Leopold Ward in...

October 2, 2024

Online platform gives guidance to youth

THE Victorian Government has launched a new online toolkit to help the state's young people navigate important aspects of life. YouthNav asks young users about...

October 2, 2024

City considers early feedback on Integrated Transport Strategy

THE City of Greater Geelong is reporting a big response from people who live, work, visit and move through the municipality during the first...

September 30, 2024

Listen up, Frogtober is near

VICTORIANS are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October as part of Frog Month Victoria, also...

September 30, 2024

Program supports men to become better allies

WOMEN'S Health Victoria (WHV) is introducing Men as Allies, a new online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting...

September 29, 2024

Association says Point Lonsdale needs more car parks

POINT Lonsdale will need a lot more car parks, according to the Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA), with the problems now only predicted to...

September 29, 2024

New programs to support those at risk of homelessness

HEALTH and wellbeing support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness will be significantly boosted in Geelong with the start of two new...

September 25, 2024

Positive Ageing events to return

THE City of Greater Geelong's Positive Ageing Program is back this year from October 1, and will provide activities to promote and support healthy...

September 25, 2024

Local councils respond to Plan for Victoria

COUNCILS in the G21 region have responded to the state government's Plan for Victoria initiative, and the City of Greater Geelong believes the municipality...

September 25, 2024

Crazy hair shows support for foster care

KINDERGARTEN children across Geelong went wild with their hair to celebrate Foster Care Week. The efforts, part of Meli's Crazy Hair for Foster Care fundraiser,...

September 25, 2024

Watch your fruit netting and save flying foxes

WILDLIFE authorities have put the spotlight on the extent of grey-headed flying fox injuries and deaths from illegal netting entanglements, as organisations unite to...

September 24, 2024

Photos sought for city’s 2025 calendar

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting photographers from across Geelong to submit their photos for a chance to feature on the cover of...

September 23, 2024

Applications open for Youth Parliament

YOUNG Victorians have been encouraged to have their say on issues that matter to them as part of next year's YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. Applications...

September 22, 2024

Club honours Dennis More with rooms naming

ONE of the stalwarts of the Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club has been remembered by having the group's clubrooms named in his honour. Club members,...

September 22, 2024

Debunking the myths about leukaemia

THE Leukaemia Foundation is aiming to debunk the biggest myth surrounding one of Australia's deadliest cancers to help save more lives. World Leukaemia Day was...

September 21, 2024

CFA urges people to register burn-offs

AS hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online,...

September 20, 2024

Feedback closes for city’s Council Plan

PUBLIC feedback has now closed for the City of Greater Geelong's Council Plan. The document, which includes the city's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan,...

September 17, 2024

Calling out for foster carers

Foster carers across the country are putting their support behind MacKillop Family Services' 'Call Out for Carers' this Foster Care Week. Battling the ongoing decline...

September 17, 2024

Marchant backs Local Energy Hub idea

LOCAL, state and federal MPs are joining a push for the federal government to fund and resource Local Energy Hubs across the nation to...