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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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December 9, 2022

Carols in the Park to return this weekend

OCEAN Grove's biggest community event is back this Sunday, December 11, with Carols in the Park to resume its usual Christmastime spot in the...

December 4, 2022

Crowdfunding will get Samy home for funeral

A CROWDFUNDING effort has successfully raised the $15,000 needed to send the body of a Geelong-based Tamil refugee back to Sri Lanka to be...

December 3, 2022

Queenscliff Music Festival makes impressive return

THE Queenscliff Music Festival has made a triumphant return to the Geelong region's festival circuit, with thousands flocking through the gates over three days...

December 2, 2022

Tom Boyd headlines gentlemanly lunch

AFL PREMIERSHIP player Tom Boyd headlined an entertaining and effective day of raising funds and awareness for men's mental health last week. This year's Movember...

December 2, 2022

Community upset at Epworth maternity closure

EPWORTH Geelong's plan to cease maternity services in 2023 has sparked disappointment in the community, with a petition opposing the decision pulling in more...

December 2, 2022

One day of many to work towards inclusion

GEELONG-based support service genU says International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) is a time for acknowledgement and celebration, but was just one day...

December 2, 2022

Geelong Arts Centre launches 2023 program

Some of Australia's best artistic companies will be stepping on stage in front of local audiences in Geelong Arts Centre's 2023 season. Announced earlier this...

December 2, 2022

Marchant holds Bellarine for Labor in state election win

BELLARINE is staying in Labor hands as Alison Marchant won the seat as part of Labor's election win on Saturday. Just under 70 per cent...

November 26, 2022

Cotton On, Coulter Legal win at Gender Equity Awards

A PAIR of Geelong businesses have taken home trophies in the inaugural running of the Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards. The eight winners and winning organisations...

November 26, 2022

Crowded House rock Mt Duneed Estate

LIKE the headline act's song, fans had four seasons in one day as Crowded House finally made it to Geelong after a COVID-imposed delay. The...

November 25, 2022

QMF steps on stage this weekend

AFTER three years off stage, the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will return in a big way this weekend. Tickets have sold out to the popular...

November 25, 2022

Torquay SLSC hails good result from ADOTG fundraiser

THE Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club has made the most of a brief fundraising window at Saturday's A Day on the Green concert, pulling in...

November 25, 2022

Tourism Jobs Bank launches app

THE Tourism Jobs Bank is getting ready to help fill local staff shortages over the summer season with the release of a new app. The...

November 25, 2022

Vale Kevin Costa 1944-2022

THE St Joseph's College Geelong community has paid tribute to former student and long-time St Joseph's College Foundation committee member Kevin Costa, who died...

November 25, 2022

Labor pledges more childcare in Portarlington

LABOR will build a low-cost childcare centre in Portarlington as part of a statewide initiative if it wins tomorrow's (Saturday, November 26) state election. Portarlington...

November 21, 2022

Liberals pledge 50,000 more regional lots

THE Liberals say their election commitment to create an extra 50,000 housing lots in regional Victoria within two years will make it easier for...

November 21, 2022

Operator launches ferry big push for more staff

SEAROAD Ferries has set sail on what it is describing as its biggest ever push to find more staff as its new Queenscliff terminal...

November 20, 2022

Candidates decided for Victorian election

VOTERS extremely keen to have their say in next week's election are now doing so, with ballot draws finalised and early voting opening. On Monday...

November 19, 2022

Festival to showcase Australian, international films

FILMS from Australia and around the world will be showcased in this year's edition of the North Bellarine Film Festival, which begins today (Friday,...

November 17, 2022

Liberals commit to axing stamp duty for first home buyers

THE Victorian Liberals have made a stamp duty election pitch straight at families and young people looking to get onto the housing ladder. At the...

November 16, 2022

Photographer turns detective to find missing wedding rings

ARMSTRONG Creek photographer Nick Watson has unexpectedly turned detective in Sydney during his sister's big day when the precious wedding rings went missing. Watson had...

November 16, 2022

Buses to replace Waurn Ponds-Geelong trains

THE start of works on the railway line in Geelong and further west towards Warrnambool have started, as have changes to train services and...

November 15, 2022

Labor commits to more support for pets

A NEW wildlife hospital will be built in south-west Victoria as part of a suite of measures to support Victoria's pets and wildlife if...

November 12, 2022

Arts society celebrates

The Geelong branch of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (ADFAS) has celebrated 30 years of local art appreciation. ADFAS members marked the occasion with...