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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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October 2, 2024

Choir brings joy of music to a new generation

THE Geelong Youth Choir has announced the return of its "Let's Make Music!" program designed specifically for preschool-aged children. The program, which will begin on...

October 2, 2024

Online platform gives guidance to youth

THE Victorian Government has launched a new online toolkit to help the state's young people navigate important aspects of life. YouthNav asks young users about...

October 2, 2024

City considers early feedback on Integrated Transport Strategy

THE City of Greater Geelong is reporting a big response from people who live, work, visit and move through the municipality during the first...

September 30, 2024

Listen up, Frogtober is near

VICTORIANS are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October as part of Frog Month Victoria, also...

September 29, 2024

New programs to support those at risk of homelessness

HEALTH and wellbeing support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness will be significantly boosted in Geelong with the start of two new...

September 25, 2024

Positive Ageing events to return

THE City of Greater Geelong's Positive Ageing Program is back this year from October 1, and will provide activities to promote and support healthy...

September 25, 2024

Crazy hair shows support for foster care

KINDERGARTEN children across Geelong went wild with their hair to celebrate Foster Care Week. The efforts, part of Meli's Crazy Hair for Foster Care fundraiser,...

September 25, 2024

Watch your fruit netting and save flying foxes

WILDLIFE authorities have put the spotlight on the extent of grey-headed flying fox injuries and deaths from illegal netting entanglements, as organisations unite to...

September 25, 2024

Local councils respond to Plan for Victoria

COUNCILS in the G21 region have responded to the state government's Plan for Victoria initiative, and the City of Greater Geelong believes the municipality...

September 24, 2024

Photos sought for city’s 2025 calendar

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting photographers from across Geelong to submit their photos for a chance to feature on the cover of...

September 23, 2024

Applications open for Youth Parliament

YOUNG Victorians have been encouraged to have their say on issues that matter to them as part of next year's YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. Applications...

September 22, 2024

Debunking the myths about leukaemia

THE Leukaemia Foundation is aiming to debunk the biggest myth surrounding one of Australia's deadliest cancers to help save more lives. World Leukaemia Day was...

September 21, 2024

CFA urges people to register burn-offs

AS hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online,...

September 21, 2024

Environmental groups to again oppose gas terminal plan

THE Victorian government is calling for more information about the environmental impacts of Viva Energy's gas terminal project in Geelong, but a coalition of...

September 20, 2024

Halfway point reached for Geelong Convention and Event Centre

THE new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) has reached the halfway mark, with the construction of Plenary Hall and Exhibition Halls...

September 20, 2024

Feedback closes for city’s Council Plan

PUBLIC feedback has now closed for the City of Greater Geelong's Council Plan. The document, which includes the city's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan,...

September 18, 2024

New caravan park proposed for Lara

PROPONENTS of a camping and caravan park near Lara say the park will have best-practice and environmentally sustainable design, and will not only celebrate...

September 14, 2024

Be careful with coloured dye, EPA warns tradies

A SERIES of incidents that turned creeks and stormwater drains bright blue, green or orange has prompted a call to plumbers and other tradies...

September 13, 2024

House4Health to go under the hammer

THE House4Health charity home will go under the hammer tomorrow (Saturday, September 14) for the benefit of the Barwon Health Foundation. Free family activities at...

September 13, 2024

K rock program a finalist in national radio awards

A WEEKLY program on Geelong's K rock 95.5 is one of only four finalists in a category in the 2024 Australian Commercial Radio Awards...

September 11, 2024

Paramedics urge clarity on house numbers

PARAMEDICS are asking Victorians to make sure the number on their house, apartment, farm or property is visible from the street to help crews...

September 11, 2024

Madi Browne named new patron of Read The Play

READ the Play has announced renowned netballer Madi Browne has joined the organisation as a patron. Noted for her dedication and exceptional achievements on the...

September 10, 2024

Be aware of SAM near schools

SPEED Awareness Monitors (SAMs) are now operational near two Geelong schools, with the aim of reducing vehicle speeds and increasing safety around school crossings.The...

September 8, 2024

City welcomes extension on battery project feedback

THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed a Victorian government decision to extend the time a proposed battery storage project in Little River will...