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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June 28, 2025

Home gas appliance replacement bans eased, pushed back

Victorian home owners will not have to replace gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models when they break down under revised state...

June 27, 2025

Auction gives boost to Samaritan House Geelong

GEELONG charity Samaritan House has been the beneficiary of a house sale in Lara. Bisinella Developments donated Lot 337 at Lara Lakes Estate to Samaritan...

June 25, 2025

Standing together against elder abuse

The Victorian government is expanding efforts to prevent and respond to elder abuse, to ensure older Victorians are respected, supported and safe. Marking World Elder...

June 24, 2025

Leisure Networks secures $610k grant

LEISURE Networks has secured $610,000 in renewed funding from the Victorian government’s Together More Active – Sector Capability Building program, reinforcing its role in...

June 22, 2025

Geelong Sports Museum celebrates first birthday

GEELONG Sports Museum has reached its first birthday, and invited some of the Geelong United women’s basketball team and students from St Robert’s Primary...

June 21, 2025

LOMA Townhomes launched

LOMA, a boutique collection of 31 architecturally designed townhomes at Warralily, has just been launched. Surrounded by nature and connected to essential infrastructure, this first...

June 16, 2025

Kardinia International College wins at ResourceSmart Schools Awards

KARDINIA International College in Geelong has won the Container Deposit Scheme Vic (CDS Vic) Excellence Award (Secondary) at this year's ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Earthcore, the...

June 10, 2025

Environmental groups Viva LNG reaction SCT

ENVIRONMENTAL groups have slammed the decision to approve Viva Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, arguing questions about safety and...

June 9, 2025

Councils urged to help end period poverty

National charity Share the Dignity has written to every local councillor and mayor in Australia, urging them to take action on period poverty by...

June 6, 2025

Reflections on Reconciliation Week

LAST week marked Reconciliation Week – an important time to reflect on our shared history and future with First Nations people in Australia. As...

June 3, 2025

Northern Bay student appointment to VicSRC

A STUDENT from Northern Bay College is the only local student to earn a place on the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC). The council was...

June 3, 2025

Artists sought for ROAM event

CENTRAL Geelong will host a new arts event later this year, and the City of Greater Geelong is calling for expressions of interests from...

June 2, 2025

Report predicts near-record beef production

AUSTRALIAN beef production this year is expected to come close to equalling production records set in 2024, Rabobank says in its just-released Australian Beef...

June 1, 2025

St Joseph’s seeks donations for Arts and Learning Precinct

ON Wednesday, June 4, St Joseph's College will invite families, alumni and friends of the college to take part in its "Inspiring Minds, Igniting...

June 1, 2025

Sod turned at Armstrong Creek Sports Centre

CONSTRUCTION is progressing on the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre, with the first sod officially turned. Head contractor Fairbrother Pty Ltd is leading construction at the...

May 27, 2025

Initiatives aim to increase inclusiveness through sport

LOCAL and statewide initiatives aimed at building safe and inclusive sporting communities have been launched in Geelong. As part of Family Violence Prevention Month, the...

May 25, 2025

Study suggests a sick day is better than WFH

An expert from RMIT University has suggested workers who fall sick should choose to rest and recuperate rather than trying to do their jobs...

May 25, 2025

Locals encouraged to push up for mental health

Next month, headspace Ocean Grove will encourage locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. In...

May 21, 2025

Scanning campaign to help save an estimated 115 lives

New data shows Cancer Council Victoria's 2023 bowel screening awareness campaign prompted more than 25,000 Victorians to complete a bowel screening test, which is...

May 20, 2025

VEC seeks state election workers

APPLICATIONS are now open to work at next year's Victorian election, with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) recruiting more than 1,000 senior election officials...

May 18, 2025

Woolworths Newcomb Central reopens

WOOLWORTHS Newcomb Central has reopened following a major refresh, offering an expansive fresh food experience and convenient shopping options. The new-look store, which closed in...

May 14, 2025

Practice to host Menopause Day

Barwon Heads Family Practice is hosting a Menopause Day later this month. The practice has created the event in the hope it can offer a...

May 14, 2025

Register your burn-off online to reduce risk

FOLLOWING a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 936 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, CFA and Triple Zero Victoria are urging landowners to...

May 13, 2025

Project to survey women on sexual, reproductive healthcare

This week, Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) has launched a region-first consultation to better understand and address the barriers women and...