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 21, 2025

Novotel Geelong appoints new general manager

NOVOTEL Geelong has announced the appointment of Scott Bear as its new general manager. Mr Bear brings a decade of experience in the hospitality industry,...

January 21, 2025

Corio Fire Brigade seeks secretary, treasurer

CORIO Fire Brigade is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join its ranks. While the firefighters might attend everything from grass and scrub fires...

January 20, 2025

Lara man fined for throwing cigarette

A LARA man's careless flick of the wrist from his moving truck at Fyansford has cost him more than $1,500, A witness reported seeing the...

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 15, 2025

Dedicated rideshare spot for precinct introduced

AS PART of the City of Greater Geelong's Summer in the Laneways initiative, it has set up a designated 24/7 Pick Up and Drop...

January 14, 2025

Paramedics urge community to stay safe on hot days

Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take...

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

Grants will help fish move more freely

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received a $1.67 million grant from the federal government to remove barriers to fish passage on the...

January 13, 2025

John Eren appointed to Kardinia Park Stadium Trust

FORMER Victorian MP John Eren has been appointed to the board of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. The trust administers, promotes and manages GMHBA Stadium...

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 8, 2025

Building works to start at Belmont kinder

BUILDING work at a new kindergarten in Belmont will start early this year. The new kinder next to Oberon Primary School in Dorothy Avenue will...

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 5, 2025

Musical’s new view on love songs

No Love Songs is a powerful and uplifting modern love story featuring songs by The View lead singer Kyle Falconer and starring Keegan Joyce...

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

Nyaal Banyul tops out

THE Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct is now a fixture of the Geelong Waterfront's skyline, with its Crowne Plaza hotel section...

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...

December 31, 2024

Cleaner fuels expected from Viva refinery upgrade

VIVA Energy has taken delivery of major elements of its new ultra-low sulphur gasoline (ULSG) plant, as Geelong Refinery undergoes its biggest upgrade in...