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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July 16, 2023

Submissions double to city’s community engagement

SUBMISSIONS about the City of Greater Geelong's projects have more than doubled over a 12-month period, according to a report presented to the council. The...

July 16, 2023

Mental health initiative to help sports clubs

A MENTAL health fitness program for young football players, umpires and their support networks is now being presented to clubs across the Geelong region. Not-for-profit...

July 16, 2023

Geelong Small Business Festival program released

BUSINESSES large and small are invited to take part in this year's Geelong Small Business Festival (GSBF), with the full program being released last...

July 16, 2023

Fagg’s, G. Gay & Co. to merge

LONG-STANDING Geelong business Fagg's Mitre 10 has announced it will merge with G. Gay & Co. Mitre 10 in Ballarat. The two businesses will trade...

July 15, 2023

Alcohol consumption exceeds pre-pandemic level

Australians are back on the booze at higher levels than just before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from pollster Roy Morgan. Released last...

July 14, 2023

G21 forum to discuss the Geelong region’s biggest issues

THE big issues and questions about the Geelong region will come into focus again at this year's G21 Annual Regional Forum, which will take...

July 13, 2023

Single-day tickets go on sale for QMF

Crowds hoping to experience just one day of this year's Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) are in luck, with single-day tickets now on sale. Organisers have...

July 12, 2023

Free webinars to discuss concussion

A pair of free webinars hosted by a Belmont clinic later this month will share the latest in concussion research, based on the new...

July 12, 2023

headspace Corio officially opens

HEADSPACE Corio has officially opened on Thursday last week, and the centre has seen a steady stream of young people seeking help come through...

July 12, 2023

CLOS building its new home in former Ford factory

A GEELONG modular building company is constructing itself a bigger home inside the former Ford factory. Cross Laminated Offsite Solutions (CLOS) announced last month it...

July 11, 2023

Government to offer support to Ford workers

THE Albanese Government will present "virtual information sessions" this month for Geelong's Ford workers who will lose their jobs later this year. Ford revealed last...

July 11, 2023

EPA runs snap inspection of local car washes

ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria officers are helping car washes across the state's southwest clean up their act, following 18 snap inspections at commercial...

July 9, 2023

Don’t ignore a closure and drive into trouble

SEASONAL road closures are now in effect across Victoria, and public land authorities are warning off-road adventurers to obey all closed tracks and gates...

July 9, 2023

Carmen’s coming to Drysdale

Millenium Opera is going on tour for the first time outside Melbourne, and will bring Carmen to The Potato Shed in Drysdale next month. Following...

July 7, 2023

Local tourism numbers, spending exceed pre-pandemic highs

TOURISTS are streaming back to Geelong and the Bellarine, with domestic visitor numbers and spending both up more than 70 per cent compared to...

July 7, 2023

Geelong leaders united on public transport need

THE heads of G21, the Committee for Geelong and the City of Greater Geelong council all agree the municipality needs better public transport solutions,...

July 7, 2023

Local tourism numbers, spending exceed pre-pandemic highs

TOURISTS are streaming back to Geelong and the Bellarine, with domestic visitor numbers and spending both up more than 70 per cent compared to...

July 2, 2023

Infringements sent to non-voters at state election

ANYONE who did not vote at last year's state election and has not explained why can expect to get a fine from the Victorian...

July 2, 2023

The Astrologist finishes fifth at Royal Ascot

LOCAL racing talent was on show internationally at the weekend, with a horse from Torquay-based syndicator Bennett Racing finishing fifth at one of the...

July 1, 2023

Delightful cacao creations

A business in Torquay North is devoting itself to the art of treats that not only taste good but are good for you. Boutique manufactuer...

June 27, 2023

Youth prison near Little River to open

VICTORIA'S new youth prison to the east of Little River is expected to accept its first intake within weeks. The Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct...

June 25, 2023

Survey finds Australian men are lonely

The impact of loneliness on health can be as damaging as smoking, obesity and some cancers, and millions of Australian men are at risk,...

June 25, 2023

Federal inquiry into mobile phone infrastructure visits Geelong

NEW ways of improving mobile coverage in regional areas were discussed when a federal committee visited Geelong earlier this month. The Standing Committee on Communication...

June 22, 2023

City to cool down flying fox colony

THE City of Greater Geelong will irrigate part of Geelong’s Eastern Park in the near future to reduce heat stress deaths in the area's...