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 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...

April 9, 2023

genU to merge with Tasmanian disability provider

GEELONG-based disability and aged care support provider genU will expand from regional Victoria to across the Bass Strait following a merger with Li-Ve Tasmania. Announced...

April 9, 2023

Students try crazy ideas to solve big problems

STUDENTS from three Geelong schools have pitched some of their crazy ideas to create some crazy good solutions to improve the community. Hosted by Crazy...

April 8, 2023

VTIC stokes Avalon rail for State Budget

A HUGE spend of $50 million towards a railway station for Avalon Airport is among the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's (VTIC) key recommendations for next...

April 8, 2023

FIAP launches in Geelong

LEADING Geelong organisations have signed up to an innovative program that aims to improve and awareness and outcomes of financial wellbeing across the region. Local...

April 8, 2023

Traditional Owners to get grants for cultural fire projects

TWO Traditional Owners groups in south-west Victoria have received grants to support their efforts to conduct cultural burning on Country. Projects by the Eastern Maar...

April 7, 2023

Breakfast thanks tradies for Good Friday Appeal build

MORE than 150 tradies and suppliers donated their skills, time and materials to build this year's Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal auction home...

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...