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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May 1, 2023

VEC seeks explanation from non-voters

NEARLY 300,000 Victorians who appear to have failed to vote in the last year's state election will have an opportunity to explain why they...

April 29, 2023

Dispelling myths and stopping the violence

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to honour the voices and experiences of those affected by sexual assault, raise awareness and educate...

April 28, 2023

Disco for fundraiser at BAIE Wines

Bellarine Peninsula producer BAIE Wines has launched a new masterclass pairing wine appreciation with a disco theme in support of an important cause. The family-owned...

April 28, 2023

Geelong howitzer order cut in defence review

THE number of military vehicles to be produced in Geelong has been cut considerably, following the long-awaited release of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR)...

April 27, 2023

Planned burn season begins

WITH fire restrictions easing or about to ease in some parts of Victoria and calm autumn conditions, hundreds of private resident burn-offs, agricultural burns...

April 27, 2023

Mental health should be measured, says Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is urging mental health and mental wellbeing to feature strongly in the federal government's new framework of understanding how people's lives are...

April 26, 2023

Sharing stories and voices from the edge in Queenscliff

The Sacrededge Festival will return for another weekend of diversity and inclusion next month, and at least one presenter is very keen to be...

April 24, 2023

Geelong to remember the Anzacs

THE Geelong community will pause and remember on Anzac Day, with several events to be held across the municipality on Tuesday, April 25. Marked nationally,...

April 24, 2023

Pittman talks up the benefits of alcohol-free pregnancies

Olympian turned women's health doctor Dr Jana Pittman wants to get Australians talking about alcohol-free pregnancies, and safe breastfeeding practices. Announced this month as an...

April 23, 2023

Geelong Fast Rail could hit funding slowdown

FASTER train travel between Geelong and Melbourne could be heading for a funding slowdown, with reports the state government is considering pausing the infrastructure...

April 23, 2023

Good morning judge: 10CC is coming to Geelong

Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. The...

April 19, 2023

Petition calls for better paths to school

MEMBERS of the Mount Duneed Regional Primary School community are calling for better paths and improved safety for pupils walking to and from the...

April 18, 2023

Hard-running fundraiser a finalist in Stroke Awards

HIGHTON's Nick Beever is one of the finalists in the 2023 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards for his hard-running fundraising work. Mr Beever, who works as...

April 16, 2023

Keep your health appointments

New research has revealed the increasing cost of living is causing important health checks, such as hearing and eye tests, to be put off. The...

April 16, 2023

Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll for Women

THE Victorian community is encouraged to nominate women who have made significant and lasting contributions to society, with the 2023 Honour Roll of Women...

April 16, 2023

Easter eggs and heart health can go together

Australians can have their chocolate eggs and their heart health too, by taking up the Heart Healthy Eating Pattern this Easter and beyond. The real...

April 16, 2023

Project gives young people a voice

A NEW initiative will give voice to young people across the region who are in most need of having it heard. Meli (formed from the...

April 15, 2023

Cultura celebrates birthday with overseas flights giveaway

CULTURA Geelong has celebrated its first birthday and marked the occasion by giving away two international return airfares to a lucky recipient. Formed from the...

April 15, 2023

Entries open for inaugural Local Word Poetry Prize

Poetry invites us to think differently, and to see differently. A poem can capture the enormity of love, war, loss or beauty in a...

April 15, 2023

Providers merge and become Meli

TWO leading non-profit organisations with a long history of serving the Geelong and the wider community have merged into a new entity with a...

April 14, 2023

Builders welcome pause on rate hikes

The building and construction industry has welcomed the pause on interest rates amid the difficult economic climate, but is urging further government reform to...

April 14, 2023

Community invited to free referendum forum

A COMMUNITY meeting in the Geelong region later this month could be the first of many local conversations to drive up support for the...

April 13, 2023

Home goes under the hammer for Good Friday

More than $1 million will go The Royal Children's Hospital after Villawood auctioned a home to a lucky Geelong resident in Lara for the...

April 12, 2023

City’s youth leadership initiative nominated for state award

A YOUTH program run by the City of Greater Geelong to develop the region's next generation of leaders has been nominated as a finalist...