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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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February 1, 2024

City reveals new Youth Council

A DOZEN young people passionate about making a difference in the community have been inducted into the 2024 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council. At...

January 31, 2024

Diverse music coming to Aireys festival

AIREYS Inlet Music Festival returns for 2024 with an exciting new line-up. The event, which will run from March 15 to 17, is set to...

January 31, 2024

Everclear frontman goes solo

Following a successful tour in early 2023 with his Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum alt-rock band Everclear, Art Alexakis will return to Australian shores next month...

January 29, 2024

Sunsmart steps up cancer prevention efforts

With UV levels now consistently at very high and extreme levels during summer, SunSmart Victoria is ramping up its "Don't Let Cancer In" skin...

January 26, 2024

Beer Festival hails good vibes

THE Geelong Beer Festival has toasted a successful event over the weekend, with about 5,000 people coming to Johnstone Park to try the beverages...

January 26, 2024

Biochemist honoured on Australia Day

A POINT Lonsdale biology expert and teacher has been posthumously appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in today's (Friday, January 26)...

January 23, 2024

Bellarine Landcare Nursery turns 21

LANDCARE enthusiasts on the Bellarine have celebrated 21 years of helping to protect the peninsula's natural environment. Present and former volunteers from the Bellarine Landcare...

January 21, 2024

Make self-care your top priority

Taking a holistic approach to self-care is being touted as bringing the most benefit to your physical and mental wellbeing An expensive holiday or a...

January 20, 2024

Cut back on booze, boost your health

Cancer Council Victoria is sharing tips from its LiveLighter campaign to help Victorians confidently reduce their alcohol intake to boost their health this year. Data...

January 19, 2024

Some events to go ahead on January 26

THE City of Greater Geelong will continue to not officially celebrate Australia Day on January 26. However, there will still be some events on the...

January 19, 2024

Broader inflation retreats as red tape holds construction industry back

Broader Australia has let out a sigh of relief as the latest inflation figures show a downward trend, giving hope of some household budget...

January 18, 2024

Phil Liggett to commentate Family Ride

THE voice of Australian cycling is joining in the fun of the GeelongPort Family Ride as part of this year's Cadel Evans Great Ocean...

January 18, 2024

Gripper to play West African rhythms

Globally renowned South African guitarist Derek Gripper willbring his immersive concert experience, Music from the Strings of Mali, to Australia, including in Geelong on...

January 16, 2024

VIEW Club’s fundraisers help The Smith Family

THE Point Lonsdale VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club ended 2023 with a pair of events that contributed strongly to its ongoing...

January 13, 2024

COVID lockdowns did not lock down risky driving

LESS cars on the road during COVID-19 lockdowns did not lead to a corresponding drop in road trauma, according to a new study. The research...

January 12, 2024

Blues Train concert series celebrates women in blues

ESTABLISHED in 1994, The Blues Train is Australia's longest running contemporary blues and roots music venue. Based on the Bellarine Heritage Railway, The Blues Train...

January 11, 2024

School-based education support: shaping young minds and new careers

LAST year, The Gordon introduced Certificate III in School-Based Education Support, a course fielding a gap in the market for education support workers. It has...

January 10, 2024

Bowen * Young to start tour in Geelong

Bowen * Young, the Nashville-based duo of Australian singer-songwriter and actor Clare Bowen and American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumental Brandon Robert Young, will start a...

January 7, 2024

New model to improve chronic care

Great Ocean Road Health (GORH) is leading the delivery of a new, more inclusive, easier to access and individual-focused support service for people in...

January 7, 2024

Coker wants NDIS to be enduring, sustainable

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker says the concerns of local National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) users and their families were heard and are reflected...

January 6, 2024

NYE fitness resolution

The new year has arrived, and like the years before, hundreds of Australians will have made a resolution to get fit in 2024. Most of...

January 6, 2024

COVID safety

Results from new research conducted during Australia's eighth COVID-19 wave show a third of Australians do not believe COVID-safe measures, such as staying up...

January 5, 2024

Carpenter has sights set on Paris

FOR Trey McAuley, embarking on a carpentry apprenticeship has proven to be a great career choice. Little did he know that this apprenticeship would lead...

January 4, 2024

Beer festival to bring party vibes

HEY, party people! Are you ready to crank up the party vibes and celebrate like never before? The Geelong Beer Festival is back, and this...