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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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November 9, 2024

Sod turned on East Geelong social housing project

THE first sod has been turned at a new major housing project in East Geelong. The Ormond Road redevelopment is the latest in more than...

November 6, 2024

Emergency service volunteers receive vital grants

EMERGENCY service volunteers across the Geelong region are among those sharing in $15 million in grants from this year's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...

November 4, 2024

Environment Victoria lauds local campaign successes

A PAIR of community groups in the Geelong region have been lauded by Environment Victoria for their highly effective advocacy for causes. OCEAN (Otway Coastal...

November 4, 2024

Bystander defibrillations have lasting positive effects

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...

November 3, 2024

Pako Festa lauded as Victoria’s best regional event

PAKO Festa, organised by Cultura, has been crowned Victoria's best regional event in this year's Australian Event Awards. The prestigious awards are the only opportunity...

November 2, 2024

GMHBA opens Geelong Hub

GMHBA has opened its new multidisciplinary healthcare hub in Geelong, with the aim of making it easier for people to get access to modern...

November 1, 2024

Community to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

AUSTRALIANS will pause and reflect not only on Remembrance Day itself but on the day before to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who died...

October 28, 2024

Gawk Outdoor expands billboards into NSW

LEADING regional Victorian Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertiser Gawk Outdoor is expanding into regional NSW with the coming launch of four new digital billboards in the...

October 27, 2024

Cultura, The Gordon announce joint training venture

CULTURA and The Gordon Institute of TAFE are collaborating on a new venture to deliver accredited training to the multicultural communities in the Geelong...

October 25, 2024

WorkSafe to hold seminar in Geelong

MENTALLY healthy workplaces, supporting injured workers and the value of consultation will be on the agenda when former Cats captain Cameron Ling hosts WorkSafe...

October 25, 2024

Marles to speak at coming Real Deal forum

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles has been included in the lineup of the next event to be held by the...

October 22, 2024

Combined Probus Club of Belmont joins global celebrations

A PROBUS Club in Geelong will be hoping to sign up some new members next week as part of a worldwide celebration of the...

October 21, 2024

Understanding creaky knees

La Trobe University researchers have discovered that almost half the population has "creaky knees" in a study investigating how common the problem is and...

October 21, 2024

TEDx coming to Malop Street

THE lineup for the first TEDxMalopSt has been revealed, with speakers to inspire the Geelong community to take bold actions toward positive change. Themed "The...

October 21, 2024

Deadline looms for lodging your own tax return

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded taxpayers that the due date for individuals who lodge their own income tax return - October 31...

October 20, 2024

A simple check can save your life

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians to check their breasts. Data shows breast cancer is the most common...

October 19, 2024

Our Village needs corporate helpers for Christmas

OUR Village is calling for businesses and companies to get into the Christmas spirit this year and sign up for volunteer shifts to help...

October 18, 2024

Cadel’s race to reverse course in 2025

DIFFERENT spectator vantage points, greater opportunities for race-defining attacks and an unpredictable course awaits riders taking on Australia's own one-day classic next year. The Men's...

October 18, 2024

Children’s Week program to begin soon

A SWATHE of events will be rolled out across the Geelong region from tomorrow (Saturday, October 19) onwards as part of Children's Week in...

October 15, 2024

People struggling for years before seeking support

A major survey by Beyond Blue has found people are grappling with high levels of distress and emerging mental health issues for up to...

October 14, 2024

COGG You Yangs Theresa Slater

You Yangs AFFILIATION: GREENS Theresa Slater Occupation: Social worker/Psych with over 15 years experience working with vulnerable families and children, persons with disability and their carer as...

October 14, 2024

COGG Barrabool Hills David McGinness

Barrabool Hills AFFILIATION: ALP David McGinness Occupation: Workplace Relations and Risk Manager. Director. Resides: Wandana Heights. How long have you lived in your ward? 10 years currently. I have...

October 14, 2024

COGG Kardinia Peter Murrihy

Kardinia Peter Murrihy Occupation: Resides: How long have you lived in your ward? I have lived in the Kardinia Ward for...

October 14, 2024

COGG Kardinia Johnny Dunstan

Kardinia Johnny Dunstan Occupation: I manage and operate my own business. Resides: How long have you lived in your ward? I was raised went...