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 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

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 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 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...

February 25, 2025

State grants to plan new Geelong kinders

GEELONG will share in one of the latest Building Blocks Planning Grants from the Victorian government in the first steps towards new kinders in...

February 24, 2025

Photos sought of water-loving pets

THE National Wool Museum is on the lookout for pet lovers and their furry friends who love the water to be part of a...

February 24, 2025

Ambulance response times for region released

PARAMEDICS in the Barwon South West region responded to 7,230 Code 1 cases in the past quarter, according to new data from Ambulance Victoria...

February 23, 2025

Good Friday Appeal to support regional services

BARWON Health will be among the six regional health services to again share in millions of dollars of support via the Good Friday Appeal. Last...

February 23, 2025

Survey finds most people need advice on nutrition

A new VicHealth survey has found three in five Australians do not know who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice. The survey of...

February 22, 2025

Geelong Cricket Club opens new Bruce Moore Room

THE Geelong Cricket Club has officially opened a new version of the room that honours one of the most important figures of its early...

February 19, 2025

Voices of Corangamite seeks election candidate

VOICES of Corangamite is calling for volunteers and potential candidates to contest the seat at the coming federal election. The group was formed in early...

February 15, 2025

Fostering hope and creativity with colour

After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living increases and technological concerns, this summer is forecast as a time to...

February 14, 2025

Helpline gives breastfeeding tips

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is touting the usefulness of its support services, with volunteers answering nearly 1,000 calls and chats from families during...

February 9, 2025

Hear the music of Bridgerton by candlelight

Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever have partnered to create an exclusive concert featuring songs from hit Netflix series Bridgerton, and it is coming to Geelong...

February 7, 2025

Times News Group, AFL Barwon announce media partnership

AFL Barwon has announced a three-year partnership with the Times News Group, strengthening the connection between football and netball and the wider Barwon region...

January 21, 2025

Novotel Geelong appoints new general manager

NOVOTEL Geelong has announced the appointment of Scott Bear as its new general manager. Mr Bear brings a decade of experience in the hospitality industry,...

January 21, 2025

Corio Fire Brigade seeks secretary, treasurer

CORIO Fire Brigade is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join its ranks. While the firefighters might attend everything from grass and scrub fires...