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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August 26, 2025

Ambulances arriving quicker in Barwon South West

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) has thanked people across the state for saving ambulances for the state's sickest people, with new data showing paramedics are responding...

August 23, 2025

New home sales performing strongly

SALES of new detached homes increased by 18.8 per cent in the three months to June 2025 compared to the previous three months, according...

August 20, 2025

Fund to support drought-affected farmers

THE Victorian government has opened a $2 million fund to help farmers in south-west Victoria get through the drought.The Household Financial Relief Program provides...

August 20, 2025

Grants support local defence industry

MORE than $800,000 of Victorian government funding will support businesses competing for supply chain contracts at Avalon's Hanwha Defence Australia facility and other major...

August 18, 2025

Rural doctors urge action on flu

As flu season hits hard across Australia, rural doctors are urging locals to protect their communities, especially vulnerable children and older people, by getting...

August 13, 2025

Human Nature continues Motown tour

HUMAN Nature has announced their 2026 MTWN 2026 Regional Tour will see the show head south next year to continue the Motown celebrations, including...

July 27, 2025

Costelloe doubles up in Dry July

GEELONG business leader Rory Costelloe is doubling donations to his Dry July campaign, as part of Billy Brownless Team Love raising funds for Barwon...

July 23, 2025

Man fined for distrubing Ramsar site at Avalon

A MAN from Lara has been fined $790 for disturbing the habitat of the critically endangered fairy tern (Sternula nereis nereis) at Avalon Coastal...

July 22, 2025

Preliminary results of Geelong Youth Survey released

THE preliminary results of this year's Geelong Youth Survey are in, with school and study pressures, mental health and wellbeing, and cost of living...

July 22, 2025

TAC campaign highlights impact of road trauma

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma. The Hardest Share calls on...

July 7, 2025

Geelong United, TAC ink partnership deal

GEELONG United Basketball (GUB) has announced a partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) ahead of the 2025 Koorr Koorr Ngitji Tournament, which will...

July 2, 2025

Collaboration keeps Moorabool River flowing

WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA), supported by Barwon Water and Central Highlands Water, are working to maintain...

July 1, 2025

City welcomes support for Creamery Road growth area

THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed state government support for its plans for part of its Western Geelong Growth Area. Last week, the city...

July 1, 2025

Feedback received on draft Community Health and Wellbeing Strategy

THE City of Greater Geelong says a second round of feedback has strengthened its draft Community Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-29. The strategy will provide...

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...