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 16, 2025

Flip some pancakes for Parkinson’s research

THIS month, Shake It Up Australia Foundation is calling on the community to host a pancake-themed event and raise funds with its Pancakes 4...

April 15, 2025

Aussie Bellarine invites entries to bunny hunt

AUSSIE Bellarine's Easter window display is back, and bigger than ever. Locals strolling through Ocean Grove can spot the festive window scene, which Aussie Bellarine...

April 15, 2025

Campaign to improve public awareness of autism

ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia) has marked World Autism Understanding Day with the start of its new campaign to enhance the public's understanding of autism and...

April 14, 2025

Updated advice for heart attack treatment released

PEOPLE suffering heart attacks and angina in Australia will now be diagnosed and treated faster and more effectively thanks to a new clinical guideline...

April 14, 2025

Meet the candidates at Point Lonsdale event

A COLLECTION of community groups on the Bellarine Peninsula will host a "meet the federal candidates meeting" featuring contenders for the seat of Corangamite...

April 14, 2025

Call to release business case for Bellarine Link

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj is pushing for the Victorian government to release the business case for the Bellarine Link, and is...

April 11, 2025

City, Market Square owners, federal MP hold talks

THE City of Greater Geelong is reporting some progress in its ambitions for Market Square, following a recent meeting between the city's mayor, the...

April 9, 2025

Dog breeding application in Clifton Springs knocked back

THE City of Greater Geelong's Planning Committee has refused to grant a planning permit to keep and breed up to five dogs at a...

April 8, 2025

Free online platform to improve STEM learning

A NEW online platform has been launched to provide free, research-backed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) resources for families and educators. STEMeez aims to...

April 4, 2025

Avalon 2025 wraps up

THE Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 has wrapped up after six days, with a record industry attendance and strong public showing for the weekend...

April 2, 2025

Common health issues could be risk factors for dementia

Australians are largely unaware common health issues such as hearing loss, depression and high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia, according to Australia's peak...

April 2, 2025

Some farmers issued private burn-off permits

THE CFA will issue a small number of private burn-off permits to farmers around Geelong, Ballarat, and Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre...

April 2, 2025

Trial of family violence response launched in Geelong

A VICTORIAN-first trial response to family violence that aims to keep women and children safe at home while preventing homelessness has been launched in...

March 31, 2025

The Point wins national UDIA award

A DEVELOPMENT in Point Lonsdale has been honoured at this year's Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Awards for Excellence. Moremac Property Group won...

March 31, 2025

New anti-smoking campaigns launched

Quit has just launched two mass media social marketing campaigns to prompt people who smoke to start their quit journey. The new "One Step" and...

March 28, 2025

Liberals pledge $5m to upgrade Devlins Road Recreation Reserve

THE first stage of the upgrade of Ocean Grove's Devlins Road Recreation Reserve upgrade would get $5 million if the Coalition wins the coming...

March 28, 2025

Labor rolls out cost-of-living Budget ahead of election

LABOR is talking up the cost of living measures in its 2025-26 Budget, handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday this week. Dr Chalmers...

March 24, 2025

Barwon Heads IGA wins three awards

BARWON Heads' IGA supermarket has been recognised as among the best independent supermarkets in the state at this year's Victorian IGA Awards of Excellence. The...

March 22, 2025

Mozart opera to sing out in April

LYSTER Opera has been performing beloved classics and lesser-known gems across regional Victoria since 2016, and will present an opera by Mozart in Drysdale...

March 19, 2025

City reports lift in business spending

THE City of Greater Geelong is lauding its latest consumer spending data, with sales in central Geelong edging closer to the $1 billion mark...

March 18, 2025

EPA ranks Geelong beaches among the best

THREE beaches on the Bellarine were in the top five and another in Geelong was in the top 15 for water quality this summer,...

March 18, 2025

Partnership to improve women’s heart health

The Heart Foundation and Her Heart have announced their first partnership, uniting efforts to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease in women and drive...

March 17, 2025

Study finds teens don’t fully understand risks of smoking

A new research paper from the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) at Cancer Council Victoria has shown gaps in teenagers' understanding of...

March 16, 2025

Thousands of blood donors urgently needed

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs an additional 6,000 people to donate blood this week to replenish supplies depleted by ex-Cyclone Alfred. An unprecedented number...