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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April 27, 2025

Flush out your local public toilet in the Great Dunny Hunt

Continence Health Australia is again on the hunt for Australia's missing public toilets. The Great Dunny Hunt, which began on Monday last week, aims to...

April 27, 2025

Geelong region gives generously to Royal Children’s Hospital

TWO locations in the Geelong region have made the top 10 in fundraising outside Melbourne in this year's Good Friday Appeal (GFA). Of the final...

April 22, 2025

New campaign aims to start a conversation about vaping

ALTHOUGH smoking rates have reduced in recent decades, the prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly in Victoria over the past three years, particularly among...

April 21, 2025

Chamber welcomes opening of Booln Booln

THE Geelong Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the opening of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative's new cultural centre Booln Booln, describing it as "the beginning of...

April 16, 2025

Gawk acquires TOM billboards

LEADING regional Victorian Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertiser Gawk Outdoor has signed a deal to take over the majority of billboards formerly owned by Total Outdoor...

April 16, 2025

Flip some pancakes for Parkinson’s research

THIS month, Shake It Up Australia Foundation is calling on the community to host a pancake-themed event and raise funds with its Pancakes 4...

April 16, 2025

Change your clock, test your smoke alarm

VICTORIANS have wound their clocks back with the end of daylight savings, and firefighters are reminding people to use the occasion to also test...

April 16, 2025

Little River CFA officially receives Ultralight Tanker

LITTLE River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan joined dignitaries at the fire station...

April 15, 2025

Campaign to improve public awareness of autism

ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia) has marked World Autism Understanding Day with the start of its new campaign to enhance the public's understanding of autism...

April 14, 2025

Updated advice for heart attack treatment released

People suffering heart attacks and angina in Australia will now be diagnosed and treated faster and more effectively thanks to a new clinical guideline...

April 11, 2025

Breakthrough in Market Square talks

THE City of Greater Geelong is reporting some progress in its ambitions for Market Square, following a recent meeting between the city's mayor, the...

April 8, 2025

Free online platform to improve STEM learning

A NEW online platform has been launched to provide free, research-backed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) resources for families and educators. STEMeez aims to...

April 5, 2025

GDFL season preview

ACTION in the Geelong District Football and Netball League (GDFNL) begins this weekend. All 12 clubs will start tomorrow (Saturday, April 5), and byes are...

April 4, 2025

Barwon Health staff hub name revealed

BARWON Health has officially named its new staff hub the Getjawil Precinct. The redeveloped North Geelong site, formerly the Target head office, has been transformed...

April 4, 2025

Avalon 2025 wraps up

THE Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 has wrapped up after six days, with a record industry attendance and strong public showing for the weekend...

April 2, 2025

Common health issues could be risk factors for dementia

Australians are largely unaware common health issues such as hearing loss, depression and high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia, according to Australia's peak...

April 2, 2025

Some farmers issued private burn-off permits

THE CFA will issue a small number of private burn-off permits to farmers around Geelong, Ballarat, and Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre...

April 2, 2025

Trial of family violence response launched in Geelong

A VICTORIAN-first trial response to family violence that aims to keep women and children safe at home while preventing homelessness has been launched in...

April 2, 2025

Two local students awarded Endeavour Scholarships

TWO secondary students from Geelong are among the four students and one teacher announced as the winners of this year's 2025 Endeavour Scholarship. They will...

April 1, 2025

Read the Play launches new programs

READ the Play has rolled out two new mental health programs, both designed for children aged 12 to 14, as part of the organisation's...

March 31, 2025

New anti-smoking campaigns launched

Quit has just launched two mass media social marketing campaigns to prompt people who smoke to start their quit journey. The new "One Step" and...

March 28, 2025

Labor rolls out cost-of-living Budget ahead of election

LABOR is talking up the cost of living measures in its 2025-26 Budget, handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday this week. Dr Chalmers...

March 23, 2025

Group paddles hard to clean up Moorabool River

THE Friends of the Barwon (FOTB) took to the water for Clean Up Australia Day earlier this month. A small, but enthusiastic group of six...

March 19, 2025

City reports lift in business spending

THE City of Greater Geelong is lauding its latest consumer spending data, with sales in central Geelong edging closer to the $1 billion mark...