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 31, 2025

New anti-smoking campaigns launched

Quit has just launched two mass media social marketing campaigns to prompt people who smoke to start their quit journey. The new "One Step" and...

March 28, 2025

Labor rolls out cost-of-living Budget ahead of election

LABOR is talking up the cost of living measures in its 2025-26 Budget, handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday this week. Dr Chalmers...

March 23, 2025

Group paddles hard to clean up Moorabool River

THE Friends of the Barwon (FOTB) took to the water for Clean Up Australia Day earlier this month. A small, but enthusiastic group of six...

March 19, 2025

City reports lift in business spending

THE City of Greater Geelong is lauding its latest consumer spending data, with sales in central Geelong edging closer to the $1 billion mark...

March 18, 2025

Partnership to improve women’s heart health

The Heart Foundation and Her Heart have announced their first partnership, uniting efforts to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease in women and drive...

March 18, 2025

EPA ranks Geelong beaches among the best

THREE beaches on the Bellarine were in the top five and another in Geelong was in the top 15 for water quality this summer,...

March 17, 2025

Study finds teens don’t fully understand risks of smoking

A new research paper from the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) at Cancer Council Victoria has shown gaps in teenagers' understanding of...

March 16, 2025

Free wellbeing day to support women with cancer

COUNTERPART is partnering with Great Ocean Road Health and Barwon South Western Regional Integrated Cancer Service (BSWRICS) to hold a free Wellbeing Day next week...

March 16, 2025

Thousands of blood donors urgently needed

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs an additional 6,000 people to donate blood this week to replenish supplies depleted by ex-Cyclone Alfred. An unprecedented number...

March 14, 2025

Police launch blitz on wanted persons

VICTORIA Police have begun a blitz on wanted persons believed to be in or around the Geelong area. The 10 wanted persons are suspected of...

March 12, 2025

Food & Wine Festival events to be held locally

PART of this year's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) is again coming down the highway, with the food and drink offerings of Geelong...

March 12, 2025

Watch out for snakes, AV advises

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) is urging the community to be safe throughout the rest of snake season after attending 129 suspected snakebites this summer. The count,...

March 11, 2025

Services added to Warrnambool and Geelong Lines

EXTRA train services are coming to the Warrnambool Line, as well as more services being extended along the Geelong Line. From April 14, there will...

March 10, 2025

Water authorities sign new partnership

CORANGMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Barwon Water have signed a new four-year agreement. Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2022, the Partnership...

March 9, 2025

Learn the signs of childhood stroke

THIS week is Childhood Stroke Week, and the Stroke Foundation is urging Australian parents and families to familiarise themselves with the signs of stroke...

March 5, 2025

Drivers offered advice about lights and sirens

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) is urging all road users to be careful near ambulances responding to emergencies so paramedics and first responders can quickly reach...

March 5, 2025

Survey identifies social justice concerns in Corio

A WIDE-ranging survey by the Salvation Army has identified the major social justice concerns in the federal electorate of Corio Held for the second time,...

March 4, 2025

Names still sought for footy awards

AFL Barwon is still seeking nominations for names for some of the awards it hands out during the football and netball season each year. The...

March 4, 2025

Survey seeks feedback from autistic community

AUSTISM Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its first national survey in 10 years, and is seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and...

March 3, 2025

Anam Cara begins information sessions

ANAM Cara House Geelong has begun a series of free information sessions open to the community. Held in the library of the hospital's facility in...

March 3, 2025

BCNA urges greater awareness of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has revealed early-onset breast cancer now accounts for over one-fifth of all breast cancer cases in Victoria, with 1,067...

March 2, 2025

Share your Fatboy Slim memory and win

MUSIC fans are counting down the days when Fatboy Slim will be in Geelong right here, right now. The Fatboy Slim Loves Australia tour, which...

March 1, 2025

Pako Festa ends early due to heat

THIS year's Pako Festa was held on a sweltering Saturday, with the event ending early due to the hot temperatures. The annual celebration of Geelong's...

February 26, 2025

CFA reveals data on illegal fires

DATA just released by CFA and the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed a huge number of Victorian fire-related offences over the past five years...