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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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February 28, 2023

Tom Ballard to launch Queenscliffe Literary Festival program

AUSTRALIAN comedian and author Tom Ballard will help launch the program for this year's Queenscliffe Literary Festival (QLF) next month. To be held over three...

February 27, 2023

Registrations open for Classic fundraiser

DRESS up in pink, show up and stand up against breast cancer in Geelong at this year's Mother's Day Classic. Australia's biggest fun run and...

February 26, 2023

New driver distraction rules to start next month

NEW rules to penalise driver distraction on Victorian roads will come into effect at the end of next month. The state government announced the start...

February 25, 2023

All this time: Sting to rock Mt Duneed Estate

Legendary singer-songwriter Sting has returned to Australia for the first time in nearly seven years, and is bringing his critically acclaimed My Songs tour...

February 24, 2023

Petition seeks answers on caravan park bookings

DOZENS of siteholders at a Point Lonsdale camping ground are worried their holidays next summer are under threat and have urgently petitioned the Borough...

February 23, 2023

Joey students use kitchen skills to help out

STUDENTS at St Joseph's College in Geelong are getting busy in the kitchen to help out some of those most in need in Geelong. Established...

February 22, 2023

National Celtic Festival release first lineup

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will celebrate its 19th year in 2023, and the popular annual event in Portarlington will showcase a full...

February 19, 2023

Group to talk green ideas at year’s first event

ENVIRONMENTAL group Geelong Sustainability will take a closer look at regenerative farming in its first Green Drinks for the year, to be held later...

February 19, 2023

Henderson moves to shadow education portfolio

GEELONG-based Senator Sarah Henderson has a new job in the Shadow Ministry, taking over the education portfolio from the retiring Alan Tudge. Formerly Shadow Communications...

February 18, 2023

Wonders of surfing confirmed in Deakin study

THE popular idea that going for a surf does wonders for mental health now has some scientific backing, with a preliminary study from Deakin...

February 17, 2023

Applications open for grants to improve boat ramps

COMPLETED works at Ocean Grove are being touted as an exemplar of what is possible under the latest round of a state grants program. Earlier...

February 16, 2023

Building back after fire

AFTER the flames died down on Ash Wednesday 40 years ago, people in the Otways and across Victoria tried to put back together what...

February 16, 2023

A textured approach to interiors with Dulux

For those naturally drawn to white interiors, adding warm, earthy hues with texturally inspired finishes might not seem like the most obvious way to...

February 16, 2023

Community gathers to reflect

THE community has gathered in one of the local towns most affected by Ash Wednesday to acknowledge the 40th anniversary of the devastating fires. The...

February 12, 2023

Towns saddle up to get on this year’s Melbourne Cup Tour

TOWNS across the Geelong region are invited to follow in Portarlington's footsteps last year and saddle up as a destination on this year's Lexus...

February 12, 2023

Theatre’s leading ladies to step out in Geelong

A trio of Australian musical theatre's pre-eminent performers will join John Foreman's 30-piece Australian Pops Orchestra on stage in Geelong next week. For one night...

February 11, 2023

Local livability gets top marks in PwC index

SURF Coast and Bellarine towns have scored highly in PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) list of the best places to live in regional Victoria, locking in three...

February 11, 2023

Febfast launches fitness challenge

Annual health initiative febfast is back on this month, and organisers have introduced a new fitness-based challenge to give people another way to raise...

February 10, 2023

Devastation as Epworth maternity closure confirmed

TIME has run out to reverse the proposed closure of the Epworth Geelong maternity service, with the private hospital group announcing last week the...

February 10, 2023

City’s municipal monitors named

THE state government has announced the names of the two municipal monitors who will guide the recruitment of the City of Greater Geelong’s next...

February 10, 2023

A Day of Destruction

Next week will mark 40 years since one of Victoria and South Australia's most destructive bushfires and one of the most significant natural disasters...

February 9, 2023

Donor seeks help to get items to museum

A FORMER Victorian now living in Queensland is hoping for support so he can donate items relating not only to his family but also...

February 7, 2023

Borough to flick the switch to community solar

A MAJOR initiative to spread solar power to residents, businesses and local organisations in the Borough of Queenscliffe is less than a fortnight away...

February 5, 2023

Brae expert signs up to Farm My School project

The head farmer at acclaimed restaurant Brae is digging in as part of efforts to transform unused school land on the Bellarine into a...