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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July 23, 2023

Get ready to uncork a weekend of Shiraz

ONE of the Geelong wine region's signature varietals will take centre stage next month in the return of the annual Winter Shiraz Weekend. Billed as...

July 23, 2023

G21 Annual Regional Forum to be held next week

TICKETS are still available for next week's G21 Annual Regional Forum, to be held at RACV Torquay Resort. The full-day forum is organised annually by...

July 23, 2023

Draft guidelines Peri Urban Mobile Program

NEW guidelines on a program aiming to improve mobile coverage in the peri-urban areas of Geelong and elsewhere are open for public comment. Peri-urban fringes...

July 23, 2023

Baker’s hard work honoured with Victorian Training Awards nomination

HARD work and perseverance has seen Gordon TAFE graduate Nicholas Roberts recognised as among the best vocational students in the state. Mr Roberts is one...

July 22, 2023

Hells Gates to premiere in Geelong

Next month, the Geelong Arts Centre will present the world premiere of Hells Gates, the gripping new Australian story from the Green Room award-winning...

July 22, 2023

Ask the question and be here to hear this R U OK? Day

Research from R U OK? has underscored the impact a genuine conversation can have on someone who is struggling with life. The research found more...

July 22, 2023

Frock stars: Here comes Priscilla

The budget Barbie camper is coming to town, with CentreStage announcing its September production will be Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. To be held at...

July 21, 2023

Foundation’s event a day to give generously

THE APCO Foundation will be urging the community to dig deep next week for its first Giving Day, which will support those in need...

July 21, 2023

Tourism leaders rue “lost opportunity” of cancelled Games

TOURISM leaders in Geelong and across the state have expressed their disappointment about Victoria no longer hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The state government cited...

July 20, 2023

Police run weapons blitz in Geelong’s CBD

POLICE ran a blitz on people carrying weapons in Geelong's CBD earlier this month, searching more than 40 people. No weapons were detected in the...

July 19, 2023

Barwon Health to provide services at Cherry Creek

BARWON Health has been commissioned to deliver healthcare services to young people at the new Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre, just outside of Little...

July 16, 2023

Masterplan for river corridor released for comment

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has developed a major plan laying out the future of the river corridor between the Barwon Heads estuary...

July 16, 2023

Submissions double to city’s community engagement

SUBMISSIONS about the City of Greater Geelong's projects have more than doubled over a 12-month period, according to a report presented to the council. The...

July 16, 2023

Mental health initiative to help sports clubs

A MENTAL health fitness program for young football players, umpires and their support networks is now being presented to clubs across the Geelong region. Not-for-profit...

July 16, 2023

Geelong Small Business Festival program released

BUSINESSES large and small are invited to take part in this year's Geelong Small Business Festival (GSBF), with the full program being released last...

July 16, 2023

Fagg’s, G. Gay & Co. to merge

LONG-STANDING Geelong business Fagg's Mitre 10 has announced it will merge with G. Gay & Co. Mitre 10 in Ballarat. The two businesses will trade...

July 15, 2023

Alcohol consumption exceeds pre-pandemic level

Australians are back on the booze at higher levels than just before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from pollster Roy Morgan. Released last...

July 14, 2023

G21 forum to discuss the Geelong region’s biggest issues

THE big issues and questions about the Geelong region will come into focus again at this year's G21 Annual Regional Forum, which will take...

July 13, 2023

Single-day tickets go on sale for QMF

Crowds hoping to experience just one day of this year's Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) are in luck, with single-day tickets now on sale. Organisers have...

July 12, 2023

Free webinars to discuss concussion

A pair of free webinars hosted by a Belmont clinic later this month will share the latest in concussion research, based on the new...

July 12, 2023

headspace Corio officially opens

HEADSPACE Corio has officially opened on Thursday last week, and the centre has seen a steady stream of young people seeking help come through...

July 12, 2023

CLOS building its new home in former Ford factory

A GEELONG modular building company is constructing itself a bigger home inside the former Ford factory. Cross Laminated Offsite Solutions (CLOS) announced last month it...

July 11, 2023

Government to offer support to Ford workers

THE Albanese Government will present "virtual information sessions" this month for Geelong's Ford workers who will lose their jobs later this year. Ford revealed last...

July 11, 2023

EPA runs snap inspection of local car washes

ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria officers are helping car washes across the state's southwest clean up their act, following 18 snap inspections at commercial...