About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

January 20, 2023

Community rallies against Epworth Geelong maternity closure

GEELONG doctors and obstetricians have warned of "tragic" consequences for Geelong's mothers of the future if Epworth Geelong's maternity unit shuts for good in...

January 20, 2023

Cadel’s race throttles up with Mercedes-Benz partnership

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will have some serious power driving its logistical support this year, announcing this week that Mercedes-Benz...

January 19, 2023

Dawson saddles up for seventh People’s Ride

GEELONG cyclist Peter Dawson has pulled on the jersey for all six People's Rides in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR), and...

January 12, 2023

SAFV merges with Emma House

A MAJOR Geelong-based organisation supporting those affected by domestic violence has agreed to merge with one of its contemporaries. Last week, the Sexual Assault &...

January 12, 2023

Barwon Heads Bowling Club upgrade begins

WORK has started on a $1.2 million upgrade of the Barwon Heads Bowling Club. The project on the facility, to be located next to the...

January 11, 2023

Sunset Run laces up for February start

THERE is a little over a month until the eighth edition of the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run, and the final preparations are being...

January 8, 2023

Lifeline is ready to help

Lifeline is experiencing its busiest time of year, and Australians are being encouraged to take time to plan for how they will cope with...

January 7, 2023

Potato Shed preps for Summer Series

Performance and summer go together at the Potato Shed, with the popular Drysdale venue getting ready for this year's edition of its Summer Series. Starting...

January 3, 2023

Armstrong Creek Lions Club wants you

THE international Lions Club movement has designs to set up its first branch in Armstrong Creek, and is on the hunt for people to...

January 2, 2023

Grants power up community projects

WANGALA Primary School will create a "yarning circle" on its grounds thanks to the latest round of grants from EnergyAustralia. Announced last week, the more...

January 1, 2023

Tourism spend returns, tourism staff lagging

SPENDING in the tourist sector across the Geelong region and Victoria is back or close to back to the level it was before the...

January 1, 2023

Searoad Ferries opens new terminal early

THE redeveloped Queenscliff Ferry Terminal has a new look for summer, opening early on Friday last week for passengers heading across Port Phillip Bay. The...

December 30, 2022

Deakin taps Queenscliff expertise for Centre for Marine Science

A NEW Deakin research centre partially based in Queenscliff aims to make the university the world's leading institution for marine science. To be led by...

December 30, 2022

Literary classic takes flight inside Spiegeltent

A CIRCUS performance and retelling of a literary classic took flight in Barwon Heads this week. The cast and crew of Circus Wonderland - A...

December 29, 2022

Queenscliff Harbour investigates tidal turbine potential

QUEENSCLIFF'S harbour is being touted as the possible first of many renewable energy hubs along the coast if a joint project comes to fruition. Last...

December 28, 2022

New paramedics start across Geelong

THE next generation of paramedics is in training and some are nearly fully qualified to start work across Victoria. This year, 239 recruits have joined...

December 28, 2022

Coker confirms school commitments

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker says she will make good on one part her election commitments, announcing funding for five schools in her...

December 27, 2022

Citizen rescuers most at risk this month

DROWNING statistics from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) released last week have revealed bystanders attempting to rescue someone drowning this month are at highest risk...

December 25, 2022

Geelong Wine Walk to step out again

The Geelong Wine Walk is back bigger and better next year, bringing some of our region's finest wineries, distilleries and breweries to the heart...

December 25, 2022

Into the moshpits and on the dancefloor this summer

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of many summer music festivals over the past two years, there is a sense that young people...

December 24, 2022

PBDA spreads Christmas cheer to needy families

THE Portarlington Business Development Association (PBDA) has thanked the many generous businesses that have helped it bring festive spirit to the town's most needy...

December 24, 2022

Platform Arts reveals part of its 2023 lineup

Platform Arts has revealed some of the artists it will be working with throughout 2023. Last week, the Geelong arts space announced the seven participants...

December 19, 2022

Grants bring seasonal joy to Neighbourhood Houses

NEIGHBOURHOOD Houses across the City of Greater Geelong are getting into the Christmas spirit thanks to financial support from the city. Last week, the city...

December 18, 2022

Rotary scholarships helping Nepali students

THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has received good news about the students it is sponsoring in Nepal through the Seven Women initiative. Club member...