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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June 8, 2023

It’s a sign to get active this winter

DEVELOPER Villawood Properties wants to persuade people to shake off the usual winter lethargy and get moving with the latest arrangement of its corten...

June 4, 2023

Project to find supply chain workers

A NEW project aims to create a steady stream of workers for the suppy chain and logistics industy in the Barwon and South Coast...

June 4, 2023

State Budget’s tourism spend criticised

VICTORIA'S peak body for tourism is disappointed in the lack of funding for the sector in Labor's 2023/24 state budget, not only in the...

June 4, 2023

Local industry experts discuss National Reconstruction Fund

MANUFACTURING and industry leaders from across the Geelong region gathered in Waurn Ponds last week for a roundtable on the federal government's National Reconstruction...

June 3, 2023

Torquay local gets moving for Parkinson’s research

Torquay's Mark vanHamond is in training to take on the Sydney Marathon this September to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Mr vanHamond has...

June 2, 2023

Wathaurong board supports the Voice

THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative has expressed its strong support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. In a statement released on May...

May 30, 2023

CFA launches statewide push to sign up volunteers

CFA is asking regional Victorians to sign up and help out as part of a statewide effort to find new volunteers to join the...

May 29, 2023

Vale Phil Emery 1950-2023

THE Ocean Grove community has paid tribute to local stalwart Phil Emery, who passed away earlier this month. Mr Emery, who was awarded the Medal...

May 28, 2023

New nurse joins McGrath Foundation’s mission

PEOPLE with breast cancer in Geelong and surrounds can now benefit from the expert care and advice of the latest McGrath Breast Care Nurse...

May 27, 2023

Taking horses beyond the racetrack

A Mount Duneed business is helping horses move on from their time on the racetrack and into new careers. Shory Park is Australia's largest thoroughbred...

May 27, 2023

The Chicks coming to Mt Duneed Estate

Following their sold-out 2017 tour, including a headline slot at CMC Rocks QLD, The Chicks will make their triumphant return to Australia later this...

May 26, 2023

Budget confirms support for Barwon Heads Rd stage 2

FUTURE upgrades to Barwon Heads Road are still on the cards, with the Victorian government confirming its support in the 2023/24 State Budget. The specific...

May 25, 2023

Fleur Hewitt resigns as borough councillor

FLEUR Hewitt has resigned as a councillor of the Borough of Queenscliffe, saying she could "no longer give it my all". The councillor of the...

May 25, 2023

No libraries to close yet, but no extra funding

NO LIBRARIES will close across the City of Greater Geelong in the coming financial year but the impasse about the future of the library...

May 24, 2023

Coalition wants better review of infrastructure

THE South Geelong to Waurn Ponds rail duplication is now under construction but the federal Coalition is claiming the full project may not make...

May 24, 2023

Code calls for corporate responsibility on environment

AN EVENT to be held in Geelong next week will launch a worldwide push to legally prevent businesses from causing environmental damage. The Code for...

May 21, 2023

No federal funding yet for Victoria 2026

THERE is no federal money yet for the Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games but Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a funding arrangement will eventually be...

May 21, 2023

New operator appointed for myki system

PAYING for public transport in Geelong and Melbourne by credit card, smartphone or smart watch will be coming soon under the new operator of...

May 21, 2023

Budget spending measures welcomed

THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed increased spending in some programs in the 2023/24 Federal Budget but would like more detail on others. Following...

May 20, 2023

Cats kick on with another year of Healthy Heroes

THE Geelong Cats are hard at work off the field as well as on it, resuming their efforts supporting the GMHBA Healthy Heroes program...

May 20, 2023

ab [intra] to step out in Geelong

The Sydney Dance Company will present contemporary dance masterpiece ab in Geelong next week. Fresh from the international stages of France, including a sold-out...

May 19, 2023

Fundraising house project off to healthy start

THE Barwon Health Foundation is laying the foundations of its single biggest fundraiser yet with the House4Health Charity Auction. All proceeds from the sale of...

May 19, 2023

GRLC, city at odds about proposed closures

THREE libraries are proposed to shut across the municipality of Geelong, and the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC)...

May 17, 2023

Region’s conservation excellence awarded

A CAREFULLY restored former garage is among the winners of this year's local National Trust Heritage Awards. The awards, organised by the Geelong and Region...