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 9, 2023

Airshow throttles down after record event

THE Australian International Airshow has made an enormous return to the tarmac and the sky above Avalon Airport, with an estimated 248,000 people coming...

March 8, 2023

Group hopes garden concept bears fruit

A GROUP of Newtown residents hope to create a sustainable, community-focused garden in a Newtown park, under a planning application presently before the City...

March 8, 2023

Gateways appoints new CEO

NOT-for-profit Geelong-based community organisation Gateways Support Services has announced Rohan Braddy as its new chief executive officer. A highly experienced CEO, Mr Braddy joins Gateways...

March 8, 2023

Awards to celebrate women’s achievements

THE Women in Community Life Awards will again celebrate the extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women across the City of Greater Geelong. This will...

March 7, 2023

Good Friday Appeal home opens in Lara

A MAJOR fundraiser for The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal has come to Geelong again, with the house to be auctioned located in...

March 6, 2023

Mental health support centre opens this week

A SPECIALISED centre for mental health in northern Geelong started providing services on Monday this week after being officially opened last month. Geelong’s Head to...

March 5, 2023

Partnership revs up local jobs

LONG-time Geelong-based automotive employer Ford has started up a new partnership with genU to deliver food services at three of Ford Australia's onsite cafes,...

March 5, 2023

Veterans’ hub location, sustainability queried

VETERANS and veteran represenatives from across the Geelong region are keen to see the promised $5 million Veterans and Families Hub built somewhere in...

March 4, 2023

Third edition of respectful contest nears

GEELONG schools Sacred Heart College and St Joseph's College are warming up for the third addition of the Respect Cup, to be held next...

March 1, 2023

Tenders sought for Games village preparatory works

THE planning work for Geelong's Games village for Victoria 2026 has hit another milestone, with Development Victoria releasing an advance tender notice to the...

February 28, 2023

Study to explore Geelong green hydrogen

GREEN hydrogen could be made in Geelong if a project between GeelongPort and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) comes to fruition. Under the memorandum of understanding...

February 28, 2023

Geelong to show off its defence industry capability

GEELONG'S strengths and potential in the defence industry will be on show through a three-way partnership at next week's AVALON 2023. The City of Greater...

February 28, 2023

Event to spotlight council ethics, transparency

THE next event staged by Women in Local Democracy (WILD) will consider recent developments regarding good governance at the City of Greater Geelong. To be...

February 27, 2023

Registrations open for Classic fundraiser

DRESS up in pink, show up and stand up against breast cancer in Geelong at this year's Mother's Day Classic. Australia's biggest fun run and...

February 26, 2023

New driver distraction rules to start next month

NEW rules to penalise driver distraction on Victorian roads will come into effect at the end of next month. The state government announced the start...

February 25, 2023

All this time: Sting to rock Mt Duneed Estate

Legendary singer-songwriter Sting has returned to Australia for the first time in nearly seven years, and is bringing his critically acclaimed My Songs tour...

February 24, 2023

Schools to combine for third Respect Cup

THE Respect Cup competition returns to Geelong this year in the third edition of the annual contest between Geelong and Ballarat schools to celebrate...

February 23, 2023

Joey students use kitchen skills to help out

STUDENTS at St Joseph's College in Geelong are getting busy in the kitchen to help out some of those most in need in Geelong. Established...

February 22, 2023

National Celtic Festival release first lineup

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will celebrate its 19th year in 2023, and the popular annual event in Portarlington will showcase a full...

February 21, 2023

ManuFactures completes expansion

MANUFUTURES in Waurn Ponds has completed an expansion to double its size and now houses more than a dozen businesses that are growing their...

February 19, 2023

Group to talk green ideas at year’s first event

ENVIRONMENTAL group Geelong Sustainability will take a closer look at regenerative farming in its first Green Drinks for the year, to be held later...

February 19, 2023

Henderson moves to shadow education portfolio

GEELONG-based Senator Sarah Henderson has a new job in the Shadow Ministry, taking over the education portfolio from the retiring Alan Tudge. Formerly Shadow Communications...

February 18, 2023

Wonders of surfing confirmed in Deakin study

THE popular idea that going for a surf does wonders for mental health now has some scientific backing, with a preliminary study from Deakin...

February 17, 2023

Community consultation at heart of Pako Festa

THE organisers of Pako Festa have worked closely with Geelong's multicultural community as the popular event prepares to return to its traditional street format. Pako...