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 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...

January 10, 2025

Home building tipped to pick up this year

THE pace of home building is expected to pick up over the next 12 months, though fewer interest rate cuts than thought earlier may...

January 7, 2025

Tick off your health checklist this summer

The new year is here, and many of us have switched off from work or school to spend time with family and friends. Cancer Council...

January 6, 2025

Program seeks funding to make it mainstream

Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has joined a coalition of groups calling for the statewide expansion of a program that addresses violence...

January 6, 2025

Campaign urges high-risk driving to be reported

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign to crack down on...

January 4, 2025

Dream of Shakespeare

Ozact is presenting Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of celebrations for its 30th anniversary. The company has been bringing the Bard's works to...

January 4, 2025

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to serve up local events

THE Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is again spreading beyond the big city next year, with several events to be held in the Geelong...

January 3, 2025

Survey finds shortage of property investors driving rental crisis

A new study conducted by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) has revealed a need...

January 2, 2025

Deakin receives huge bequest

DEAKIN University has received the largest single bequest in its history. Last month, the university - which has campuses on the Geelong Waterfront and in...

January 2, 2025

Garden’s produce keeps foodbank in business

THE Springdale Community Garden is not only growing people's skills but is also doing vital work supporting a local foodbank. In 2014, 10 locals came...

December 27, 2024

Tourism inquiry considers investment incentives

A FEDERAL parliamentary inquiry is recommending incentives to encourage both accommodation and attractions in regional Australia, but a peak body for the local tourism...

December 26, 2024

Centre’s Creative Engine revs again

GEELONG Arts Centre's artistic development program has announced its inaugural Associate Artists and the latest recipients of the Creative Engine Grants and Launchpad initiative. These...

December 25, 2024

Spike in preventable incidents spurs fire risk warning

THE CFA is urging Victorians to take extra care this summer after vegetation fires jumped more than 50 per cent during the 2023-24 Fire...

December 24, 2024

Public health leaders praise national plan for LGBTIQA+ wellbeing

Australia's peak body for public health has welcomed the federal government's announcement of a 10-year Action Plan to improve the health and wellbeing of...

December 21, 2024

GAWS appeals for help this Christmas

THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has launched its 2024 Christmas Appeal, calling for financial donations to support the organisation to deliver its important...

December 21, 2024

Paperboy to bring the soul to Queenscliff

Marking 20 years since his debut, Eli "Paperboy" Reed will celebrate his milestone with an extensive Australian tour in May 2025, including a stop...

December 20, 2024

Youth Council presents final report to city

THE City of Greater Geelong's Youth Council has handed in the last report of its term and offered its final advice to the council. The...

December 18, 2024

Giving the gift of presence over presents

The festive season is here and experts from the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program are encouraging parents and carers across Australia to shift...

December 16, 2024

Firefighters rescue kitten in Armstrong Creek

FIREFIGHTERS have exercised a different set of skills after rushing to the rescue of a kitten stuck in a drain in Armstrong Creek. A CFA crew...

December 15, 2024

Christmas Tree Syndrome can hit asthmatics hard

Excitement is building for Christmas, but the National Asthma Council Australia is reminding people with asthma and allergies about the risk of Christmas Tree...