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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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April 15, 2023

Providers merge and become Meli

TWO leading non-profit organisations with a long history of serving the Geelong and the wider community have merged into a new entity with a...

April 14, 2023

Tender still open to propose rural livestock hub

SOME kind of facility to replace the former Geelong Saleyards and service the municipality's rural areas is yet to be locked in, with tenders...

April 12, 2023

City’s youth leadership initiative nominated for state award

A YOUTH program run by the City of Greater Geelong to develop the region's next generation of leaders has been nominated as a finalist...

April 9, 2023

genU to merge with Tasmanian disability provider

GEELONG-based disability and aged care support provider genU will expand from regional Victoria to across the Bass Strait following a merger with Li-Ve Tasmania. Announced...

April 9, 2023

Students try crazy ideas to solve big problems

STUDENTS from three Geelong schools have pitched some of their crazy ideas to create some crazy good solutions to improve the community. Hosted by Crazy...

April 8, 2023

VTIC stokes Avalon rail for State Budget

A HUGE spend of $50 million towards a railway station for Avalon Airport is among the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's (VTIC) key recommendations for next...

April 8, 2023

FIAP launches in Geelong

LEADING Geelong organisations have signed up to an innovative program that aims to improve and awareness and outcomes of financial wellbeing across the region. Local...

April 6, 2023

Rod Stewart wears it well in Geelong

SIR Rod Stewart finally sailed into Geelong at the fourth attempt, turning back the clock and wowing fans with a set full of hits...

April 6, 2023

Residents won’t accept “less than ideal solution” for roads

SOME residents in St Leonards are unhappy not only with the City of Greater Geelong's methods to reduce dust on their roads but also...

April 5, 2023

Salvos need more volunteers in Ocean Grove

THE Ocean Grove branch of the Salvation Army's popular chain of thrift shops is a little short-staffed, and is keen to have a few...

April 3, 2023

Coker rejects criticism of AUKUS stance

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has affirmed her support for the new AUKUS deal following criticism from Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson. More details...

April 2, 2023

JP signing station proves a hit

BUSINESS is good for the Geelong Association of Honorary Justices, with a new model for a document signing station proving very popular with the...

April 2, 2023

New model to deliver mental health, AOD support

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has appointed a team of highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and...

April 1, 2023

Netherclift wins Local Word prize

GEELONG Regional Libraries and Deakin University have revealed the winner of the Local Word Writing Prize. The new initiative aims to support and celebrate emerging...

March 31, 2023

Community group wants land “mis-step” in Portarlington reversed

A COMMUNITY GROUP in Portarlington says the land partly occupied by the town's former post office should have never been sold and there was...

March 19, 2023

Groups invited to apply for Inclusive grants

NOT-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote and create a more inclusive and thriving community are being encouraged to apply for a...

March 14, 2023

Gromsearch winners lock in spot at Bells

A FIELD of 72 of the finest junior surfers from around the country descended on URBNSURF to compete for the title of GromSearch National...

March 13, 2023

Geelong trio step up to the plate at World Baseball Classic

GEELONG baseball is being represented not once but thrice on the international stage this week, with a trio part of the Australian team at...

March 12, 2023

Victoria 2026 HQ in Geelong to double in size

THE Geelong-based headquarters of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games are expanding considerably to meet the efforts to come.Last week, the state government announced organisers...

March 12, 2023

Storm Div 1 Women sign US import

THE Bellarine Storm have revealed United States player Bh'rea Griffin will be the import player in their Division 1 Women's side ahead of the...

March 12, 2023

Tenders open for Games village civil works

EXPRESSIONS of interest (EOI) have opened for works associated with the Victoria 2026 villages being built in Geelong and elsewhere in regional Victoria. About 7,000...

March 12, 2023

QMF extends to fourth day as ticket sale date nears

THE first tickets for this year's Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) go on sale next week and those heading to Queenscliff later this year will...

March 11, 2023

New teachers’ academy opens in Geelong

GEELONG is now home to the first of seven new centres across Victoria that will offer advanced training for teachers. On Thursday last week, Minister...

March 10, 2023

Scale Facilitation gives Deakin $10m for AI research

ARTIFICIAL intelligence research at one of Geelong's Deakin University campuses will take a leap forward through a $10 million commitment from Scale Facilitation. The business...