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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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December 3, 2024

Service to support people from multicultural backgrounds

A new service aimed at providing healthcare assistance to people from diverse cultural backgrounds is now being trialled in Geelong. Western Victoria Primary Health Network...

December 1, 2024

Big crowds take a ride on The Carousel

A POPULAR tourist attraction on the Geelong Waterfront has recorded its highest attendance numbers in more than 15 years. According to new data for the...

November 27, 2024

VEC supports changes to electoral laws

THE Victorian Electoral Commission has called on the state government to introduce reforms to the state's electoral laws suggested by a parliamentary committee. The Electoral...

November 27, 2024

Tracking flatulence for science

Australia's national science agency is calling on the community to track their farts to help scientists better understand the frequency and characteristics of one...

November 27, 2024

Geelong Connected Communities, Beyond Bank ink sponsorship

GEELONG Connected Communities has announced it has signed a new three-year major sponsorship deal with Beyond Bank Australia, one of Australia's largest customer-owned banks. "Beyond...

November 27, 2024

Treatment gap emerges for life-saving care

Health experts are concerned too many Victorians living with hepatitis B are missing out on lifesaving care and treatment, with data revealing less than...

November 26, 2024

Report reveals gap in vital floating skills

A NEW report reveals nearly half of all parents are not confident their children possess the water safety skills needed to survive an emergency,...

November 25, 2024

Work experience pilot goes hands-on at Nyaal Banyul

STUDENTS from local schools have got hands-on experience at one of Geelong's largest infrastructure projects as part of a new pilot program. The Geelong Region...

November 20, 2024

Footlight Productions rakes in award nominations, commendations

Geelong theatre company Footlight Productions has been recognised for excellence, receiving 15 nominations and 12 commendations from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. The guild's...

November 20, 2024

Registrations open for VICSWIM’s summer program

APPLICATIONS are now open for the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program, which teaches children basic swimming skills as well as vital water safety education...

November 19, 2024

Ambulance response times released for Barwon South West

PARAMEDICS and first responders in the Barwon South West Region crews responded to 7,165 Code 1 cases between July and September. Across the state, performance...

November 14, 2024

City councillors officially declared after recounts

THE new City of Greater Geelong council has been officially declared after recounts in three wards. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) calculated the results in...

November 13, 2024

Applications open for Community Leadership Program

CITY of Greater Geelong residents interested in strengthening their leadership skills have been encouraged to apply for the 2025 Community Leadership Program. The program develops...

November 13, 2024

Nyaal Banyul appoints first GM

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET) has announced the appointment of Rick Aylett as the first general manager of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and...

November 12, 2024

Register for Clean Up Australia Day

CLEAN Up Australia Day turns 35 in 2025, and the organisation is calling on all Australians to commemorate the milestone by registering to take...

November 11, 2024

Library of Things launched

GEELONG Regional Libraries has launched the Library of Things, a unique collection of non-book items available for borrowing. The Library of Things provides library members...

November 9, 2024

Sod turned on East Geelong social housing project

THE first sod has been turned at a new major housing project in East Geelong. The Ormond Road redevelopment is the latest in more than...

November 6, 2024

Emergency service volunteers receive vital grants

EMERGENCY service volunteers across the Geelong region are among those sharing in $15 million in grants from this year's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...

November 4, 2024

Bystander defibrillations have lasting positive effects

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...

November 4, 2024

Environment Victoria lauds local campaign successes

A PAIR of community groups in the Geelong region have been lauded by Environment Victoria for their highly effective advocacy for causes. OCEAN (Otway Coastal...

November 3, 2024

Pako Festa lauded as Victoria’s best regional event

PAKO Festa, organised by Cultura, has been crowned Victoria's best regional event in this year's Australian Event Awards. The prestigious awards are the only opportunity...

November 2, 2024

GMHBA opens Geelong Hub

GMHBA has opened its new multidisciplinary healthcare hub in Geelong, with the aim of making it easier for people to get access to modern...

November 1, 2024

Community to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

AUSTRALIANS will pause and reflect not only on Remembrance Day itself but on the day before to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who died...

October 28, 2024

Gawk Outdoor expands billboards into NSW

LEADING regional Victorian Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertiser Gawk Outdoor is expanding into regional NSW with the coming launch of four new digital billboards in the...