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 24, 2023

Pittman talks up the benefits of alcohol-free pregnancies

Olympian turned women's health doctor Dr Jana Pittman wants to get Australians talking about alcohol-free pregnancies, and safe breastfeeding practices. Announced this month as an...

April 23, 2023

Geelong Fast Rail could hit funding slowdown

FASTER train travel between Geelong and Melbourne could be heading for a funding slowdown, with reports the state government is considering pausing the infrastructure...

April 23, 2023

Good morning judge: 10CC is coming to Geelong

Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. The...

April 19, 2023

Petition calls for better paths to school

MEMBERS of the Mount Duneed Regional Primary School community are calling for better paths and improved safety for pupils walking to and from the...

April 17, 2023

Will’s Wish again funds vital research

ANNUAL fundraiser Will's Wish has again produced an excellent result on Good Friday, bringing in nearly $17,000 to go towards optic neuritis research. Will Tasic...

April 16, 2023

Keep your health appointments

New research has revealed the increasing cost of living is causing important health checks, such as hearing and eye tests, to be put off. The...

April 16, 2023

Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll for Women

THE Victorian community is encouraged to nominate women who have made significant and lasting contributions to society, with the 2023 Honour Roll of Women...

April 16, 2023

Easter eggs and heart health can go together

Australians can have their chocolate eggs and their heart health too, by taking up the Heart Healthy Eating Pattern this Easter and beyond. The real...

April 16, 2023

Project gives young people a voice

A NEW initiative will give voice to young people across the region who are in most need of having it heard. Meli (formed from the...

April 15, 2023

Cultura celebrates birthday with overseas flights giveaway

CULTURA Geelong has celebrated its first birthday and marked the occasion by giving away two international return airfares to a lucky recipient. Formed from the...

April 15, 2023

Entries open for inaugural Local Word Poetry Prize

Poetry invites us to think differently, and to see differently. A poem can capture the enormity of love, war, loss or beauty in a...

April 15, 2023

Providers merge and become Meli

TWO leading non-profit organisations with a long history of serving the Geelong and the wider community have merged into a new entity with a...

April 14, 2023

Tender still open to propose rural livestock hub

SOME kind of facility to replace the former Geelong Saleyards and service the municipality's rural areas is yet to be locked in, with tenders...

April 12, 2023

City’s youth leadership initiative nominated for state award

A YOUTH program run by the City of Greater Geelong to develop the region's next generation of leaders has been nominated as a finalist...

April 9, 2023

genU to merge with Tasmanian disability provider

GEELONG-based disability and aged care support provider genU will expand from regional Victoria to across the Bass Strait following a merger with Li-Ve Tasmania. Announced...

April 9, 2023

Students try crazy ideas to solve big problems

STUDENTS from three Geelong schools have pitched some of their crazy ideas to create some crazy good solutions to improve the community. Hosted by Crazy...

April 8, 2023

VTIC stokes Avalon rail for State Budget

A HUGE spend of $50 million towards a railway station for Avalon Airport is among the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's (VTIC) key recommendations for next...

April 8, 2023

FIAP launches in Geelong

LEADING Geelong organisations have signed up to an innovative program that aims to improve and awareness and outcomes of financial wellbeing across the region. Local...

April 6, 2023

Rod Stewart wears it well in Geelong

SIR Rod Stewart finally sailed into Geelong at the fourth attempt, turning back the clock and wowing fans with a set full of hits...

April 6, 2023

Residents won’t accept “less than ideal solution” for roads

SOME residents in St Leonards are unhappy not only with the City of Greater Geelong's methods to reduce dust on their roads but also...

April 5, 2023

Salvos need more volunteers in Ocean Grove

THE Ocean Grove branch of the Salvation Army's popular chain of thrift shops is a little short-staffed, and is keen to have a few...

April 3, 2023

Coker rejects criticism of AUKUS stance

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has affirmed her support for the new AUKUS deal following criticism from Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson. More details...

April 2, 2023

JP signing station proves a hit

BUSINESS is good for the Geelong Association of Honorary Justices, with a new model for a document signing station proving very popular with the...

April 2, 2023

New model to deliver mental health, AOD support

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has appointed a team of highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and...