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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March 3, 2025

Anam Cara begins information sessions

ANAM Cara House Geelong has begun a series of free information sessions open to the community. Held in the library of the hospital's facility in...

March 3, 2025

BCNA urges greater awareness of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has revealed early-onset breast cancer now accounts for over one-fifth of all breast cancer cases in Victoria, with 1,067...

March 3, 2025

Survey identifies social justice concerns in Corangamite

A WIDE-RANGING survey by the Salvation Army has identified the major social justice concerns in the federal electorate of Corangamite. Held for the second time,...

March 2, 2025

Share your Fatboy Slim memory and win

MUSIC fans are counting down the days when Fatboy Slim will be in Geelong right here, right now. The Fatboy Slim Loves Australia tour, which...

February 26, 2025

CFA reveals data on illegal fires

DATA just released by CFA and the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed a huge number of Victorian fire-related offences over the past five years...

February 25, 2025

Survey continues about Portarlington’s identity

A SURVEY about Portarlington's identity is still open, with organisers saying it is proving popular with locals and visitors alike. Portarlington Community Association (PCA) formed...

February 24, 2025

Ambulance response times for region released

PARAMEDICS in the Barwon South West region responded to 7,230 Code 1 cases in the past quarter, according to new data from Ambulance Victoria...

February 23, 2025

Good Friday Appeal to support regional services

BARWON Health will be among the six regional health services to again share in millions of dollars of support via the Good Friday Appeal. Last...

February 23, 2025

Survey finds most people need advice on nutrition

A new VicHealth survey has found three in five Australians do not know who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice. The survey of...

February 19, 2025

Voices of Corangamite seeks election candidate

VOICES of Corangamite is calling for volunteers and potential candidates to contest the seat at the coming federal election. The group was formed in early...

February 16, 2025

Carman’s founder to speak at breakfast event

CARMAN'S founder Carolyn Creswell will be the keynote speaker at a special breakfast event to be held in Curlewis next month. At Gratitude and Granola,...

February 15, 2025

Fostering hope and creativity with colour

After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living increases and technological concerns, this summer is forecast as a time to...

February 14, 2025

Helpline gives breastfeeding tips

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is touting the usefulness of its support services, with volunteers answering nearly 1,000 calls and chats from families during...

February 12, 2025

If you hear annoying noise, here’s who to phone

ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has reminded residents and businesses that excessive noise is not only annoying, it also can harm your health and...

February 8, 2025

Fans follow The Script at Mt Duneed Estate

IRISH band The Script lit up the night in its first appearance at Mt Duneed Estate in the latest instalment of the A Day...

February 7, 2025

Times News Group, AFL Barwon announce media partnership

AFL Barwon has announced a three-year partnership with the Times News Group, strengthening the connection between football and netball and the wider Barwon region...

January 22, 2025

Lock it or lose it, police warn

VICTORIA Police says it is easy to assume that car theft will not happen to you, but, sadly, it is a trend that is...

January 18, 2025

Teskey Brothers announced for A Day on the Green

Soulful Australian siblings The Teskey Brothers are set to light up Australian outdoor venues and wineries this summer on their first A Day on...

January 18, 2025

Korean baseballers to train in Geelong

KOREAN baseball is returning to Geelong, with team KT Wiz recently signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Greater Geelong, local...

January 17, 2025

Bank of Mum and Dad could run dry for retirement

Many Australians are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a foothold on the property ladder, though as many as one...

January 15, 2025

Sister-city relationship celebrates 30th year

TWO places more than 8,000km apart and in opposite hemispheres have celebrated three decades of friendship and cultural exchange. A delegation from the Chinese city...

January 14, 2025

City presents community grants

THE City of Greater Geelong has handed out more than $4 million in its latest round of community grants endorsed by the council. This round...

January 13, 2025

Government offers advice about mosquito-borne diseases

VICTORIANS have been reminded to take steps to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases this summer, with recent wet and humid weather creating ideal conditions...

January 10, 2025

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the...