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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December 2, 2022

George, Couzens hold seats as part of Labor’s election win

ELLA George ensured Lara will remain in Labor hands and Christine Couzens secured a third term in Geelong as part of Labor's state election...

December 2, 2022

Community upset at Epworth maternity closure

EPWORTH Geelong's plan to cease maternity services in 2023 has sparked disappointment in the community, with a petition opposing the decision pulling in more...

December 2, 2022

One day of many to work towards inclusion

GEELONG-based support service genU says International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) is a time for acknowledgement and celebration, but was just one day...

December 2, 2022

Geelong Arts Centre launches 2023 program

Some of Australia's best artistic companies will be stepping on stage in front of local audiences in Geelong Arts Centre's 2023 season. Announced earlier this...

November 30, 2022

Black gets ready for the People’s Ride

ISLE of Man cyclist Tom Black has some familiarity with the roads of the Geelong region, and the former Commonwealth Games competitor will test...

November 30, 2022

Marles talks civics during St Joseph’s visit

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles was put under the spotlight with some tough questions during a visit to St Joseph's...

November 28, 2022

Rotaract Club of Djliang celebrates first birthday

ONE of Geelong's newest service clubs has racked up a major milestone, with the Rotaract Club of Djliang celebrating its first birthday. Members gathered at...

November 26, 2022

Cotton On, Coulter Legal win at Gender Equity Awards

A PAIR of Geelong businesses have taken home trophies in the inaugural running of the Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards. The eight winners and winning organisations...

November 26, 2022

Crowded House rock Mt Duneed Estate

LIKE the headline act's song, fans had four seasons in one day as Crowded House finally made it to Geelong after a COVID-imposed delay. The...

November 25, 2022

QMF steps on stage this weekend

AFTER three years off stage, the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will return in a big way this weekend. Tickets have sold out to the popular...

November 25, 2022

Get ready to vote, Victorians

VOTERS across the Geelong region and Victoria as a whole should be warming up to exercise their democratic franchise, with election day polls to...

November 25, 2022

Torquay SLSC hails good result from ADOTG fundraiser

THE Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club has made the most of a brief fundraising window at Saturday's A Day on the Green concert, pulling in...

November 25, 2022

Tourism Jobs Bank launches app

THE Tourism Jobs Bank is getting ready to help fill local staff shortages over the summer season with the release of a new app. The...

November 25, 2022

Free blues music on offer

THE music offering in Queenscliff is now even better this weekend, with free blues music to be presented tomorrow (Saturday, November 26) and Sunday,...

November 25, 2022

Vale Kevin Costa 1944-2022

THE St Joseph's College Geelong community has paid tribute to former student and long-time St Joseph's College Foundation committee member Kevin Costa, who died...

November 21, 2022

Liberals pledge 50,000 more regional lots

THE Liberals say their election commitment to create an extra 50,000 housing lots in regional Victoria within two years will make it easier for...

November 21, 2022

Operator launches ferry big push for more staff

SEAROAD Ferries has set sail on what it is describing as its biggest ever push to find more staff as its new Queenscliff terminal...

November 20, 2022

Candidates decided for Victorian election

VOTERS extremely keen to have their say in next week's election are now doing so, with ballot draws finalised and early voting opening. On Monday...

November 19, 2022

Geelong’s best wines awarded

A Shiraz from Provenance Wines has taken out the top gong at this year's Geelong Wine Show. Judging took place over two days last week...

November 19, 2022

Festival to showcase Australian, international films

FILMS from Australia and around the world will be showcased in this year's edition of the North Bellarine Film Festival, which begins today (Friday,...

November 17, 2022

Liberals commit to axing stamp duty for first home buyers

THE Victorian Liberals have made a stamp duty election pitch straight at families and young people looking to get onto the housing ladder. At the...

November 17, 2022

Works proposed to improve Hamlyn Park

A NEW masterplan for Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve proposes responding to increased participation demands, rising female participation, and increased demand for passive open space. The...

November 16, 2022

Photographer turns detective to find missing wedding rings

ARMSTRONG Creek photographer Nick Watson has unexpectedly turned detective in Sydney during his sister's big day when the precious wedding rings went missing. Watson had...

November 16, 2022

Buses to replace Waurn Ponds-Geelong trains

THE start of works on the railway line in Geelong and further west towards Warrnambool have started, as have changes to train services and...