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 11, 2023

New teachers’ academy opens in Geelong

GEELONG is now home to the first of seven new centres across Victoria that will offer advanced training for teachers. On Thursday last week, Minister...

March 11, 2023

Mik Maks Songs to Help Us Grow

The wait is over for groovy movers, pirate wannabes and Mik Mak fans of all ages, who are rejoicing with the release of the...

March 10, 2023

Lazarus seeks 100 supporters

THE Lazarus Community Centre is appealing for financial donors to join its "$100 from 100" campaign to support its renovation project. Based in central Geelong...

March 10, 2023

Scale Facilitation gives Deakin $10m for AI research

ARTIFICIAL intelligence research at one of Geelong's Deakin University campuses will take a leap forward through a $10 million commitment from Scale Facilitation. The business...

March 9, 2023

Seagrass blamed for poor Eastern Beach water quality

DECOMPOSING seagrass has been weeded out as the culprit behind an unusual spike in poor water quality at Eastern Beach. There were three unexpected incidents...

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...