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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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October 15, 2022

Sri Lanka among favourites as T20 World Cup nears

THE ICC Men's T20 World Cup begins at Kardinia Park in two days, and one of the Group A sides playing there is among...

October 15, 2022

Grants help local groups save money and the environment

A QUINTET of community facilities across the Geelong region will cut not only their energy bills but also their greenhouse gas emissions through projects...

October 15, 2022

Ticket sales open for Great Ocean Road Volleyfest

THE biggest international festival of beach volleyball is coming Down Under, with Torquay set to host the new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest from...

October 14, 2022

White Night shines again in Geelong

WHITE Night returned to the streets of central Geelong for the first time in four years, and an estimated 93,000 people joined in the...

October 14, 2022

Ceremony to remember pregnancy, infant loss

GEELONG Cemeteries Trust will hold its second Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Ceremony in its purpose-built garden this Saturday, October 15. The trust held...

October 13, 2022

GCA announce draw for T20 competition

THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) has revealed details about its coming T20 Cup, including the draw for the first round. The tournament will see 32...

October 11, 2022

Clubs’ commitment to road safety rewarded

SEVERAL football and netball clubs in the Geelong region are among those sharing in half a million dollars of grants for promoting road safety...

October 11, 2022

Jhye Clark named in U18 All-Australian team

QUEENSCLIFF and Geelong Falcons player Jhye Clark has got a guernsey in this year's NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys All-Australian Team. The team was...

October 11, 2022

T20 World Cup conditions are pitch perfect

THERE is less than a fortnight until some of the world's best cricketers square up at Kardinia Park, and a key part of the...

October 9, 2022

Andrews charges up Victoria’s energy storage target

THE state government has announced Australia's biggest energy storage targets, and a project in the Barwon region is part of the mix. Last week, Premier...

October 8, 2022

More upgrades coming in boating plan’s second stage

THE latest Victorian Recreational Boating Action Plan 2022-23 will deliver more than $42 million of improvements to recreational boating. Supported by funding from boaters' registration...

October 8, 2022

Callinan prepares for short mayoral stint

A show coming to the Potato Shed later this month will see the popularly unelected Damian Callinan slip on the mayoral robes for 24...

October 7, 2022

Mathieson picked in Renegades Academy squad

NORTH Geelong left-arm quick Tom Mathieson is in the 12-player Renegades Academy squad now playing matches against ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifiers Scotland...

October 7, 2022

Bellarine hosts maritime emergency exercise

THE Victorian Department of Transport and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) are putting their emergency response capabilities to the test in a large-scale...

October 7, 2022

Traffic alerts ahead of Around the Bay ride

ROAD users in and near Port Phillip Bay this Sunday, October 9 are asked to take care on the roads as thousands of bike...

October 6, 2022

Melbourne Cup Tour races through Portarlington

PORTARLINGTON joined racing history earlier this week when it hosted the 18-carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup as part of the Melbourne Cup Tour. On Tuesday,...

October 5, 2022

Coastal Public and Acess Risk Grants

MANGERS of coastal Crown land can apply for grants of up to $150,000 in the latest round of a state government program. The $1 million...

October 5, 2022

City wants ideas about new Whittington Link

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking ideas from the public as it works on a plan to shape the future of social infrastructure...

October 4, 2022

Views sought to shape outdoor dining

THE City of Greater Geelong wants contributions from hospitality businesses as well as the community at large to help develop Outdoor Dining Guidelines. The guidelines...

October 2, 2022

Blues Train stokes next generation

THE Blues Train will, for the first time, feature a blend of emerging and established Australian contemporary blues and roots musicians in services throughout...

October 2, 2022

The Geelong Club to open for first-ever tours

ONE of Geelong's most exclusive institutions will open to tours for the first and very limited time only as part of this year's Geelong...

September 29, 2022

Liberals pledge new vessel for Coast Guard Queenscliff

COAST Guard Queenscliff's fleet would get an all-new vessel through a $1.5 million election commitment by the Victorian Liberals. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Brad...

September 29, 2022

Strategy to deliver regions’ potential

GEELONG'S growth as a region and a place to live instead of Melbourne could be even better through a nationwide strategy backed by the...

September 28, 2022

Conquering tome showcases Geelong greats

A conquering tome covering 100 past and present sporting greats from Geelong and surrounds is finally off and running. Sports promoter and journalist John Craven...