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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December 8, 2024

Sit down for a dozen short plays

Local writers and performers from across the Bellarine will present a dozen short plays at The Potato Shed next weekend. Produced by Theatre 3triple2, long-running...

December 5, 2024

Major brokerages unite

IN a big move for local businesses, Nelson Financial and UFinancial are teaming up, bringing their operations together under the UFinancial name. This partnership between...

December 3, 2024

Service to support people from multicultural backgrounds

A new service aimed at providing healthcare assistance to people from diverse cultural backgrounds is now being trialled in Geelong. Western Victoria Primary Health Network...

December 1, 2024

Big crowds take a ride on The Carousel

A POPULAR tourist attraction on the Geelong Waterfront has recorded its highest attendance numbers in more than 15 years. According to new data for the...

November 27, 2024

Tracking flatulence for science

Australia's national science agency is calling on the community to track their farts to help scientists better understand the frequency and characteristics of one...

November 27, 2024

Geelong Connected Communities, Beyond Bank ink sponsorship

GEELONG Connected Communities has announced it has signed a new three-year major sponsorship deal with Beyond Bank Australia, one of Australia's largest customer-owned banks. "Beyond...

November 27, 2024

VEC supports changes to electoral laws

THE Victorian Electoral Commission has called on the state government to introduce reforms to the state's electoral laws suggested by a parliamentary committee. The Electoral...

November 27, 2024

Treatment gap emerges for life-saving care

Health experts are concerned too many Victorians living with hepatitis B are missing out on lifesaving care and treatment, with data revealing less than...

November 26, 2024

Report reveals gap in vital floating skills

A NEW report reveals nearly half of all parents are not confident their children possess the water safety skills needed to survive an emergency,...

November 24, 2024

Men’s Shed gift supports BCH hub

THE Ocean Grove & District Men's Shed have delivered an early Christmas present to Bellarine Community Health's (BCH) new Child, Youth and Family Hub...

November 20, 2024

Get your shoes on for 10th Bellarine Sunset Run

NEXT year, the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its coastal trail event between Portarlington and St Leonards. Since 2016,...

November 20, 2024

QMF rocks on to open festival season

THE end of spring heralds the return of music festivals held over two or more days, and the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) is usually...

November 19, 2024

Ambulance response times released for Barwon South West

PARAMEDICS and first responders in the Barwon South West Region crews responded to 7,165 Code 1 cases between July and September. Across the state, performance...

November 14, 2024

New borough councillors sworn in, city councillors declared

THE new Borough of Queenscliffe council has been sworn in, and the City of Greater Geelong council has been officially declared after recounts in...

November 13, 2024

Kids Helpline, Instagram team up to stop teen bullying

KIDS Helpline is calling for urgent action to stop the rise in bullying among Australian teens, with their recent survey revealing 85 per cent...

November 13, 2024

Applications open for Community Leadership Program

CITY of Greater Geelong residents interested in strengthening their leadership skills have been encouraged to apply for the 2025 Community Leadership Program. The program develops...

November 8, 2024

Intentional design, excellent results

WHEN envisioning a home, most of us picture a beautiful space, but what truly makes a house a home is not just the look...

November 6, 2024

Emergency service volunteers receive vital grants

EMERGENCY service volunteers across the Geelong region are among those sharing in $15 million in grants from this year's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...

November 5, 2024

Grand designs as festival program revealed

THE City of Greater Geelong has revealed its biggest Geelong Design Week program, with more than 70 exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and unique experiences. From...

November 4, 2024

Bystander defibrillations have lasting positive effects

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...

November 4, 2024

Exploring the natural and secret history of Swan Island

SWAN Island is not only the winter home of the endangered orange-bellied parrot but also a highly sensitive military training facility used by Australia's...

November 2, 2024

Research reveals health access barriers

NEW research has detailed barriers to sexual and reproductive health access for women in the Barwon South West region. This report, the first of its...

November 1, 2024

Winehouse biopic to open film festival

THE biopic of British singing powerhouse Amy Winehouse Back to Black will open this year's North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) later this month. The screening...

November 1, 2024

Community to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

AUSTRALIANS will pause and reflect not only on Remembrance Day itself but on the day before to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who died...