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 7, 2025

Celebrating 120 years of evolution

WHEN Davidsons first opened its doors in Geelong in 1905, the concept of women in accounting was almost unthinkable. Fast-forward 120 years, and while the...

March 7, 2025

Helping people make their dreams a reality

RUTH VAN EEKELEN feels incredibly blessed to have owned Aussie Bellarine for the past 10 years. "At Aussie Bellarine, our mission goes beyond business. We...

March 7, 2025

Expertise in a changing field

Cahill Family Lawyers is proud to help celebrate and support women in business. The boutique firm specialises only in family law matters, offering expert legal...

March 7, 2025

Scoring points for women’s basketball

GEORGIA McLean is a lawyer who brings a strong legal and governance perspective to Geelong United Basketball. She not only sits on the board,...

March 7, 2025

United in a love for the game

MEET the women behind one of the country's largest basketball associations and new WNBL franchise Geelong United. Jessica Chappell's role as board chair is all...

March 7, 2025

Entering a new era

ON March 1, Coulter Legal appointed a new leadership team, elevating three existing employees to business owners and directors of the firm. Among the three...

March 7, 2025

Saluting local wine

BOTTLES & Barrels has been a local gathering point in Geelong West for years. Initially a boutique bottle shop selling wine and craft beer, it...

March 7, 2025

Working to expand reach and connection

CLOVERDALE Community Centre chief executive officer Liz Bonner has the privilege of leading an organisation that is deeply rooted in community development and social justice....

March 7, 2025

Building brands that drive success

Kate Dewey is an award-winning strategic brand designer based in Geelong. More than 15 years ago, she founded D&Co Studio from her spare bedroom with...

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

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 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 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

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 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 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...