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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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September 2, 2022

Library’s name to reflect Wadawarrung culture

THE new library in Drysdale will be known as the Boronggook Drysdale Library after City of Greater Geelong councillors formally approved the new name...

August 28, 2022

Coker talks NDIS at jobs and skills forum

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has attended the first National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Jobs and Skills Forum in her new role as the...

August 28, 2022

Portarlington-Docklands ferry extended

THE Portarlington to Docklands ferry service will sail into next year via support from the state government. Launched in May 2017, the service attracted almost...

August 27, 2022

Lineup for 30th Meredith revealed

THE lineup for the 30th edition of the Meredith Music Festival has dropped, with headliners to include Caribou, Dry Cleaning, Yothu Yindi and Courtney...

August 27, 2022

Back to Back film screened at Melbourne International Film Festival

Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has cast a shadow on this year's Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) with their latest film. The award-winning theatre company...

August 15, 2022

Bellarine schools improved and improving

MAJOR works at one Bellarine school have just begun and have just finished at another, in two projects funded by the state government. Bellarine MP...

August 13, 2022

Applications open for education and employment grants

THE Give Where You Live Foundation has opened applications to this year's Education and Employment Grants, and community organisations can apply for up to...

August 11, 2022

Entries open for calendar competition

Amateur and professional photographers alike are being urged to charge their cameras and smartphones, as One Agency Surf Coast's annual photo competition has returned. For...

August 10, 2022

Startups get ready to pitch for VC funds

APPLICATIONS have opened for startups in the Surf Coast, Geelong and the Bellarine to secure an opportunity to pitch to some of Australia's leading...

August 10, 2022

Give Where You Live CEO to join NFP network

GIVE Where You Live chief executive officer Bill Mithen has been chosen as one of only 24 participants in the latest cohort of a...

August 8, 2022

Grove church praises trees

THOUSANDS of people exercised their green thumbs to help the environment for National Tree Day, and it also got a spiritual push from Ocean...

August 8, 2022

Views sought on managing Victoria Park

THE Borough of Queenscliffe community is being asked for their views on a plan to restore Queenscliff's Victoria Park following a severe storm nine...

August 7, 2022

Digitising family memories for free

A FREE service now on offer from the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) will help people preserve and share their precious family memories. The corporation...

August 6, 2022

Venetian memories and social revolution

What happens to memories when there is a different side to the same story? Lost in Venice, to be performed at the Potato Shed this...

August 5, 2022

Rally to demand action on homelessness

THE Geelong Housing Action Group (GHAG) is urging the community to join its rally and march in central Geelong this Saturday, August 6 to...

August 4, 2022

Floating into town

A PROJECT conceived during lockdown has sailed onward and upward, becoming far more than its original concept for contemporary sculptor Beatrice Magalotti. Stage 4 lockdown...

August 4, 2022

Here to help with hydroponics

IF YOU HAVE been considering entering the world of hydroponics, there has never been a better time to do so. Whether you want to produce...

August 4, 2022

RIDING HIGH

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will be back on local roads this summer, with the international cycling festival's return touted as...

August 4, 2022

Banking for the community

THERE is plenty of conversation around banking at present, with interests rates a major talking point, but there is also still an air of...

August 2, 2022

New ports strategy will not deepen Geelong channels

THE state government has not included dredging the channels leading to the Port of Geelong in its new strategy as the cost would not...

August 2, 2022

Acclaimed author to visit Aireys bookshop

GREAT Escape Books in Aireys Inlet will host the author of acclaimed novel Denizen, James McKenzie Watson, next week in their first event of...

July 31, 2022

South Barwon SES is up to the challenge

VOLUNTEERS from the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICESES) South Barwon Unit have done their city and their state proud in this year’ s four-day...

July 31, 2022

Exhibition to showcase Bellarine scenes

THE Bellarine Historical Society will help raise the profile of the Old Court House Museum with a celebration of art and writing based on...

July 30, 2022

Wild wintry festivities to return

The “dark arts festival” WinterWild will return to Apollo Bay over two weekends in August, with live music, theatre, gourmet food, outdoor performance, installations,...