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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March 1, 2024

Nominees revealed for Women in Community Life Awards

THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC), has announced the nominees for this year's 2024...

February 27, 2024

Work continues on plans for intersection upgrade

WORK is continuing on a proposal to make safety improvements to the intersection of Surfcoast Highway, Reserve Road and Felix Street in Grovedale. The busy...

February 27, 2024

Submissions close soon on Barwon River usage

SUBMISSIONS to the draft waterway rules for the Barwon River as it passes through Geelong are now open. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has...

February 23, 2024

PIPA wants negative gearing AND CGT left alone

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is warning the Albanese Government against changing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, claiming it could...

February 23, 2024

The vines, they are a changin’

Harvest: it's the most important date in the annual dairy for wineries the world over.Vintage time in the vines brings a mixtures of urgency,...

February 22, 2024

Geelong Disability Expo returns

AFTER a five-year hiatus, the Geelong Disability Expo will return in 2024, and will be held today (Friday, February 23) and tomorrow (Saturday, February...

February 22, 2024

Ashbury Boulevard Reserve opens

EARLIER this month, Asbury residents and their families and friends gathered at a community event to celebrate the official opening of the Armstrong Creek...

February 21, 2024

Grow a mullet for mental health

Black Dog Institute is calling on Australians to show they are all ears by growing a mullet and participating in Mullets for Mental Health. Growing...

February 20, 2024

Chamber Change event coming to Geelong

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is bringing its internationally acclaimed women-in-business program Chamber Change to Geelong next week. Chamber Change, a pioneering initiative...

February 20, 2024

More blood donors needed to help people living with cancer

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and the Cancer Council have joined forces to urge Australians to support people living with cancer by donating blood and...

February 20, 2024

Australian Orphanage Museum receives historic candle

GEELONG'S Australian Orphanage Museum has welcomed the mysterious donation of a nearly century-old item to its collection. The candle is covered in text and is...

February 20, 2024

Beware of bank impersonation scams, bank urges

BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank and its associated Community Bank branches are warning the community about bank impersonation scams, which saw more than $20 million...

February 19, 2024

30 years on, slip slop slap is still important

With the new school year under way, SunSmart and the Victorian government are reminding students and parents across Victoria of the importance of being...

February 19, 2024

Wait continues for Iona College school crossings

THE City of Greater Geelong says it is working as fast as it can to create a school crossing for students at Iona College,...

February 18, 2024

Nearly half of parents supplying secondary students with alcohol

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is concerned about new data revealing a concerning number of parents allowing their children to drink alcohol. The "Secondary...

February 16, 2024

“Right to disconnect” could hit small businesses hardest

THE new national "right to disconnect" laws recently passed by the Albanese Government could "inadvertently undermine" small businesses in particular, according to Geelong Chamber...

February 15, 2024

QHub Geelong opens

A NEW safe space in the Geelong region for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) Victorians and...

February 14, 2024

Next-day Amazon delivery launched in Geelong

THE Australian arm of global e-commerce company Amazon has extended its Prime Free One-Day Delivery service to Geelong and surrounds. The next-day service became available...

February 13, 2024

Don’t worry about the “perfect” lunch box

With the school year under way for 2024, Victoria University (VU) researchers are offering parents advice to take the pressure off making the "perfect"...

February 12, 2024

Bulk billing rates on the rise

THE Albanese Government is touting the success of its changes to the bulk billing system, saying the data reflected rural and regional Victorians were...

February 11, 2024

Jelena Dokic to speak at Geelong breakfast event

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) will mark International Women's Day this year with a special breakfast event featuring Australian tennis player and commentator Jelena...

February 9, 2024

HIA urges skilled worker reform to hit housing target

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government will fall well short of its five-year target to build 1.2 million homes unless Australia's...

February 9, 2024

Be wary in school zones, RACV urges drivers

WITH the school holidays over and the 2024 school year fully under way, RACV and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are highlighting the need...

February 6, 2024

Prioritise your heart health during REDFEB

As well as encouraging people to wear red and donate, Heart Research Australia is raising awareness during REDFEB about how Australians can take control...