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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April 4, 2024

Portarlington development gets VCAT nod

A FIVE-storey development in Portarlington can go ahead after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) agreed with the City of Greater Geelong's decision...

April 3, 2024

Survey finds Baby Boomers feel happier, healthier than Gen Zs

Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are affecting...

March 30, 2024

Pharmacy pilot expands services

PEOPLE on the Bellarine Peninsula and across Victoria seeking treatment for mild and common skin conditions will soon be able to get access to...

March 29, 2024

Historic Elstow’s new era

Edwardian beauty "Elstow" is being presented to market for the first time after a meticulous restoration and respectful modern extension by multi-award-winning custom builder...

March 28, 2024

Lifeblood urgently seeks donors over Easter

Ahead of Easter, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an appeal for blood and plasma donors amid growing demand by hospitals. The need for blood...

March 26, 2024

Women test their rescue skills

FEMALE Victorian State Emergency Services (VICSES) volunteers from Geelong, the Bellarine, the Surf Coast and beyond joined forces as part of a Victoria-wide training...

March 25, 2024

NDIS committee releases annual report

THE latest report into the implementation and performance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has highlighted three important themes, not only from the past...

March 25, 2024

Coeliac disease isn’t just a gut feeling

Coeliac Australia is calling for Australians to rethink coeliac disease by thinking outside the gut, with new research highlighting two-thirds of patients were diagnosed...

March 24, 2024

Completed stadium passes the test

THE new stand at GMHBA Stadium has passed its first test - hosting the biggest crowd at an AFL game at Kardinia Park since...

March 22, 2024

Creative Engine recipients annnounced

THE latest recipients of Geelong Arts Centre's Creative Engine program have been revealed. Totalling up to $16,000 in financial grants and $30,000 of value-in-kind studio...

March 22, 2024

Poll supports winding back tax breaks for investment properties

Everybody's Home says a new poll suggests most Australians are open to winding back tax breaks for property investors, with less than a quarter...

March 22, 2024

Last chance to create a fairer community with Give Geelong Appeal

THE Give Where You Live Foundation is calling on the community one last time for the Give Geelong Appeal. The week of giving, which finishes...

March 21, 2024

Crowds to flock to Off Grid-Living Festival

WITH energy bills on the rise, an unstable economy, and the climate crisis now in the forefront of the media, everyday people are seeking...

March 20, 2024

A happy mouth equals a happy body

Wednesday, March 20 is World Oral Health Day, and the state's leading oral health agency is reminding people that mouth and teeth health is...

March 19, 2024

Bystanders using AEDs to save lives

More bystanders than ever are using publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AED) to help Victorians in cardiac arrest, according to data released by Ambulance...

March 15, 2024

Great Ocean Properties Autumn Report

Welcome to our Autumn 2024 report. There is a lot happening in the world of property and as usual we will do our best...

March 14, 2024

Diana Taylor lauded at Committee for Geelong breakfast

DIANA Taylor is the recipient of this year's Frank Costa Leadership Award, presented by the Committee for Geelong (CfG). The CfG presented the Geelong lawyer...

March 13, 2024

Bellarine Arts Trail seeks new committee members

THE Bellarine Arts Trail is looking for new volunteer committee members who want to be part of a "fun, successful, diverse, and exciting" annual...

March 7, 2024

Chemical Brothers leave fans swooning

THE Chemical Brothers turned the beats and the volume all the way up at Mt Duneed Estate at the weekend, delighting fans with a...

March 5, 2024

HPV vaccination rates decline

Cancer Council Victoria is reminding parents about the importance of vaccinating their children against the human papillomavirus (HPV). New data shows HPV vaccine coverage in...

March 4, 2024

Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut masterplan launched

The final version of a masterplan to increase public access to the unique environmental, cultural, and recreational values of the Barwon and Moorabool rivers...

March 1, 2024

Geelong Chamber buys building for new HQ

THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce (GCC) has bought 151 Mercer Street in central Geelong and will make the building its new headquarters. The purchase, announced...

March 1, 2024

Nominees revealed for Women in Community Life Awards

THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC), has announced the nominees for this year's 2024...

February 27, 2024

Submissions close soon on Barwon River usage

SUBMISSIONS to the draft waterway rules for the Barwon River as it passes through Geelong are now open. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has...