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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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July 28, 2023

Detached house starts keep sliding

The number of new detatched houses starting construction has contined to decline into this year, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau...

July 26, 2023

Portarlington fishing reef to be upgraded

A RECREATIONAL reef at Portarlington is one of six to be upgraded using funds raised from the most recent year of Victorian fishing licences. Each...

July 24, 2023

Robinson family urge young footballers to slow down

THE Robinsons have urged Drysdale's young sportspeople to slow down and not take risks on the road, as their family is a living illustration...

July 23, 2023

G21 Annual Regional Forum to be held next week

TICKETS are still available for next week's G21 Annual Regional Forum, to be held at RACV Torquay Resort. The full-day forum is organised annually by...

July 23, 2023

Draft guidelines released for Peri Urban Mobile Program

NEW guidelines on a program aiming to improve mobile coverage in the peri-urban areas of Geelong and elsewhere are open for public comment. Peri-urban fringes...

July 22, 2023

Hells Gates to premiere in Geelong

Next month, the Geelong Arts Centre will present the world premiere of Hells Gates, the gripping new Australian story from the Green Room award-winning...

July 22, 2023

Frock stars: Here comes Priscilla

The budget Barbie camper is coming to town, with CentreStage announcing its September production will be Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. To be held at...

July 21, 2023

Foundation’s event a day to give generously

THE APCO Foundation will be urging the community to dig deep next week for its first Giving Day, which will support those in need...

July 18, 2023

Community fund helps food bank

THE Portarlington Golf Club has gone above and beyond with its Community Contribution Fund this year to help the vital work of a food...

July 16, 2023

Masterplan for river corridor released for comment

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has developed a major plan laying out the future of the river corridor between the Barwon Heads estuary...

July 16, 2023

Mental health initiative to help sports clubs

A MENTAL health fitness program for young football players, umpires and their support networks is now being presented to clubs across the Geelong region. Not-for-profit...

July 16, 2023

Geelong Small Business Festival program released

BUSINESSES large and small are invited to take part in this year's Geelong Small Business Festival (GSBF), with the full program being released last...

July 16, 2023

Fagg’s, G. Gay & Co. to merge

LONG-STANDING Geelong business Fagg's Mitre 10 has announced it will merge with G. Gay & Co. Mitre 10 in Ballarat. The two businesses will trade...

July 15, 2023

Alcohol consumption exceeds pre-pandemic level

Australians are back on the booze at higher levels than just before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from pollster Roy Morgan. Released last...

July 13, 2023

Single-day tickets go on sale for QMF

Crowds hoping to experience just one day of this year's Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) are in luck, with single-day tickets now on sale. Organisers have...

July 12, 2023

Free webinars to discuss concussion

A pair of free webinars hosted by a Belmont clinic later this month will share the latest in concussion research, based on the new...

July 11, 2023

EPA runs snap inspection of local car washes

ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria officers are helping car washes across the state's southwest clean up their act, following 18 snap inspections at commercial...

July 9, 2023

Don’t ignore a closure and drive into trouble

SEASONAL road closures are now in effect across Victoria, and public land authorities are warning off-road adventurers to obey all closed tracks and gates...

July 9, 2023

Carmen’s coming to Drysdale

Millenium Opera is going on tour for the first time outside Melbourne, and will bring Carmen to The Potato Shed in Drysdale next month. Following...

July 2, 2023

The Astrologist finishes fifth at Royal Ascot

LOCAL racing talent was on show internationally at the weekend, with a horse from Torquay-based syndicator Bennett Racing finishing fifth at one of the...

July 1, 2023

Delightful cacao creations

A business in Torquay North is devoting itself to the art of treats that not only taste good but are good for you. Boutique manufactuer...

June 28, 2023

MPs toast growing whisky industry

VICTORIA'S distilling industry has exploded in popularity, with one distillery in Drysdale among those to have rolled out the barrel in recent years. The state...

June 25, 2023

Survey finds Australian men are lonely

The impact of loneliness on health can be as damaging as smoking, obesity and some cancers, and millions of Australian men are at risk,...

June 25, 2023

Federal inquiry into mobile phone infrastructure visits Geelong

NEW ways of improving mobile coverage in regional areas were discussed when a federal committee visited Geelong earlier this month. The Standing Committee on Communication...