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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April 6, 2023

Rod Stewart wears it well in Geelong

SIR Rod Stewart finally sailed into Geelong at the fourth attempt, turning back the clock and wowing fans with a set full of hits...

April 6, 2023

Australian Orphanage Museum opens in Geelong

THE new permanent home of the Australian Orphanage Museum now open in Geelong tells the story of a dark and little-known chapter in Australia's...

April 3, 2023

Coker rejects criticism of AUKUS stance

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has affirmed her support for the new AUKUS deal following criticism from Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson. More details...

April 2, 2023

JP signing station proves a hit

BUSINESS is good for the Geelong Association of Honorary Justices, with a new model for a document signing station proving very popular with the...

April 2, 2023

New model to deliver mental health, AOD support

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has appointed a team of highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and...

April 1, 2023

Netherclift wins Local Word prize

GEELONG Regional Libraries and Deakin University have revealed the winner of the Local Word Writing Prize. The new initiative aims to support and celebrate emerging...

March 19, 2023

Groups invited to apply for Inclusive grants

NOT-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote and create a more inclusive and thriving community are being encouraged to apply for a...

March 14, 2023

Gromsearch winners lock in spot at Bells

A FIELD of 72 of the finest junior surfers from around the country descended on URBNSURF to compete for the title of GromSearch National...

March 13, 2023

Advanced Fibre Cluster partners with BAE Systems

A CONSORTIUM of advanced manufacturers led by Geelong-based companies has signed a partnership with one of Australia's largest defence contractors. At last week's Australia International...

March 13, 2023

Geelong trio step up to the plate at World Baseball Classic

GEELONG baseball is being represented not once but thrice on the international stage this week, with a trio part of the Australian team at...

March 12, 2023

Victoria 2026 HQ in Geelong to double in size

THE Geelong-based headquarters of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games are expanding considerably to meet the efforts to come.Last week, the state government announced organisers...

March 12, 2023

Storm Div 1 Women sign US import

THE Bellarine Storm have revealed United States player Bh'rea Griffin will be the import player in their Division 1 Women's side ahead of the...

March 12, 2023

Tenders open for Games village civil works

EXPRESSIONS of interest (EOI) have opened for works associated with the Victoria 2026 villages being built in Geelong and elsewhere in regional Victoria. About 7,000...

March 11, 2023

New teachers’ academy opens in Geelong

GEELONG is now home to the first of seven new centres across Victoria that will offer advanced training for teachers. On Thursday last week, Minister...

March 11, 2023

Mik Maks Songs to Help Us Grow

The wait is over for groovy movers, pirate wannabes and Mik Mak fans of all ages, who are rejoicing with the release of the...

March 10, 2023

Lazarus seeks 100 supporters

THE Lazarus Community Centre is appealing for financial donors to join its "$100 from 100" campaign to support its renovation project. Based in central Geelong...

March 10, 2023

Scale Facilitation gives Deakin $10m for AI research

ARTIFICIAL intelligence research at one of Geelong's Deakin University campuses will take a leap forward through a $10 million commitment from Scale Facilitation. The business...

March 9, 2023

Seagrass blamed for poor Eastern Beach water quality

DECOMPOSING seagrass has been weeded out as the culprit behind an unusual spike in poor water quality at Eastern Beach. There were three unexpected incidents...

March 9, 2023

Airshow throttles down after record event

THE Australian International Airshow has made an enormous return to the tarmac and the sky above Avalon Airport, with an estimated 248,000 people coming...

March 8, 2023

Group hopes garden concept bears fruit

A GROUP of Newtown residents hope to create a sustainable, community-focused garden in a Newtown park, under a planning application presently before the City...

March 8, 2023

Gateways appoints new CEO

NOT-for-profit Geelong-based community organisation Gateways Support Services has announced Rohan Braddy as its new chief executive officer. A highly experienced CEO, Mr Braddy joins Gateways...

March 8, 2023

Awards to celebrate women’s achievements

THE Women in Community Life Awards will again celebrate the extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women across the City of Greater Geelong. This will...

March 7, 2023

Good Friday Appeal home opens in Lara

A MAJOR fundraiser for The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal has come to Geelong again, with the house to be auctioned located in...

March 6, 2023

Mental health support centre opens this week

A SPECIALISED centre for mental health in northern Geelong started providing services on Monday this week after being officially opened last month. Geelong’s Head to...