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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January 27, 2023

GMHBA Stadium a fan favourite in national awards

GEELONG'S GMHBA Stadium has ensconced its place as a fan favourite across Australia, taking out first place in the Best Regional Stadium category in...

January 26, 2023

Serving the community in their own way

HIGHTON couple Kenneth and Sheila Mansfield have decades of serving the people of the Geelong region between them, but in entirely separate fields. Both were...

January 25, 2023

Safari delights as the sun goes down

The return of Werribee Open Range Zoo's Sunset Safari experience is thrilling and delighting visitors for a fifth year with a new route for...

January 21, 2023

Fun for all as show keeps on trucking

THE Geelong Showgrounds hosted two days of horsepower throughout the years with the 2023 edition of the Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show. Run last...

January 20, 2023

Community rallies against Epworth Geelong maternity closure

GEELONG doctors and obstetricians have warned of "tragic" consequences for Geelong's mothers of the future if Epworth Geelong's maternity unit shuts for good in...

January 20, 2023

Final Central Geelong Framework Plan still unreleased

THE definitive long-term vision for the built form of Geelong's CBD is still unknown, with the Central Geelong Framework Plan (CFGP) waiting for final...

January 20, 2023

Cadel’s race throttles up with Mercedes-Benz partnership

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will have some serious power driving its logistical support this year, announcing this week that Mercedes-Benz...

January 19, 2023

South Geelong business slapped with EPA fine

A SOUTH GEELONG company has received a $5,548 fine from EPA Victoria for burning waste that sent smoke drifting off its worksite. EPA officers fined...

January 19, 2023

Dawson saddles up for seventh People’s Ride

GEELONG cyclist Peter Dawson has pulled on the jersey for all six People's Rides in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR), and...

January 18, 2023

Family Magic begins with a rainbow story

THE Geelong Arts Centre will open its 2023 Family Magic program next week with The Rainbow Tree. Gracing the Limelight Studio in four shows over...

January 18, 2023

Regional deaths higher in 2022 road toll

THE final road toll for 2022 is in for Victoria, and a higher number of people died on the state's regional roads than the...

January 17, 2023

Festival of Sails serves up beach volleyball

THE high jumps and dramatic dives of competition beach volleyball will be back as part of this year's Festival of Sails, to be held...

January 14, 2023

Footlight makes a match with Broadway classic

Opening to Geelong audiences tonight (Friday, January 13), Fiddler on the Roof is an inspiring and uplifting musical that celebrates tradition, faith and family...

January 12, 2023

SAFV merges with Emma House

A MAJOR Geelong-based organisation supporting those affected by domestic violence has agreed to merge with one of its contemporaries. Last week, the Sexual Assault &...

January 8, 2023

Lifeline is ready to help

Lifeline is experiencing its busiest time of year, and Australians are being encouraged to take time to plan for how they will cope with...

January 7, 2023

Potato Shed preps for Summer Series

Performance and summer go together at the Potato Shed, with the popular Drysdale venue getting ready for this year's edition of its Summer Series. Starting...

January 6, 2023

Delay maternity closure date, petitioners urge

A COMMUNITY campaign to keep Epworth Geelong's maternity service open is not giving up and is urging the private hospital to push back the...

January 3, 2023

Armstrong Creek Lions Club wants you

THE international Lions Club movement has designs to set up its first branch in Armstrong Creek, and is on the hunt for people to...

January 1, 2023

Tourism spend returns, tourism staff lagging

SPENDING in the tourist sector across the Geelong region and Victoria is back or close to back to the level it was before the...

December 28, 2022

Grants power up community projects

WANGALA Primary School will create a "yarning circle" on its grounds thanks to the latest round of grants from EnergyAustralia. Announced last week, the more...

December 28, 2022

New paramedics start across Geelong

THE next generation of paramedics is in training and some are nearly fully qualified to start work across Victoria. This year, 239 recruits have joined...

December 28, 2022

Coker confirms school commitments

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker says she will make good on one part her election commitments, announcing funding for five schools in her...

December 27, 2022

Kevin Paisley opens refurbished Geelong store

THE Kevin Paisley Optometrists team has welcomed guests to enjoy their hospitality in the recently reopened Ryrie Street store. Having been completely refurbished by retail...

December 25, 2022

Geelong Wine Walk to step out again

The Geelong Wine Walk is back bigger and better next year, bringing some of our region's finest wineries, distilleries and breweries to the heart...