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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 13, 2022

Bellarine Springs community helps out Drysdale Foodbank

THE community at Bellarine Springs have helped Drysdale Family Support Foodbank restock its shelves for the coming months, raising a $4,000 donation for the...

December 12, 2022

Students kick goals at soccer gala

THE world game is riding high in Australia following the Socceroos' World Cup campaign, and Football Victoria have tapped into the spirit with a...

December 11, 2022

Golf program empowering new players

LEISURE Networks and Clifton Springs Golf Club have teed off on an innovative training program tailored to develop the golfing and social skills of...

December 11, 2022

New vets bring specialist care to Geelong pets

THE new vets bringing specalist care to Geelong pets have opened their doors to the community. Geelong Animal Referral Services (GARS) is a purpose-built multidisciplinary...

December 10, 2022

Bellarine attractions win at Victorian Tourism Awards

TOURISM attractions and services from across the Geelong region are among the top winners in this year's Victorian Tourism Awards. Hosted annually by the Victoria...

December 10, 2022

Anglesea GC elects first female president

THE Anglesea Golf Club has elected its first female president in the club's more than seven-decade history. Last month, in a well-attended election, Jules Rolfe...

December 10, 2022

Sunday Sesh spins up at Flying Brick

Flying Brick Cider Co has got your next few Sunday afternoons covered with its new Sunday Sesh series of events. Launching at the start of...

December 9, 2022

Victorian election count continues

THE Victorian election has entered the rechecking phase, and the five local candidates expected to win their seats shortly after election day are still...

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...