About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

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...

November 14, 2022

City updating master plan for Myers Reserve

THE City of Greater Geelong has made accessibility and safety a key focus of its revised master plan for Bell Post Hill's Myers Reserve,...

November 12, 2022

Arts society celebrates

The Geelong branch of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (ADFAS) has celebrated 30 years of local art appreciation. ADFAS members marked the occasion with...

November 11, 2022

Geelong to get youth mental health facility

GEELONG is one of five locations selected by the state government for a new Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) centre. A recommendation from the...

November 11, 2022

Liberals pledge big changes to Commonwealth Games in Geelong

THE Victorian Liberals have doubled down on their call from July that GMHBA Stadium must host both the opening and closing ceremonies of the...

November 11, 2022

Liberals open to Geelong deamalgamation discussion

THE Liberals have left the door open to the City of Greater Geelong splitting into smaller councils if the party wins this month's state...

November 11, 2022

Energise your interior with Dulux’s summer shades

After a gruelling couple of years and a dreary, wet winter across much of the country, we're ready to swing open the doors and...

November 10, 2022

George pledges $11m for Serendip masterplan

LABOR would spend $11 million on revamping Lara's Serendip Sanctuary and You Yangs precinct if it retains government at this month's election. Retiring Lara MP...

November 9, 2022

SAFV Centre opens new women’s refuge

THE Sexual Assault & Family Violence (SAFV) Centre has officially opened its Women's Family Violence Refuge in the Barwon region. The purpose-built multi-unit crisis accommodation...

November 8, 2022

Liberals pledge hospital upgrades for Geelong

THE VICTORIAN Coalition are pledging more healthcare upgrades for Geelong if they win the November 26 election, with more car parking at the existing...

November 4, 2022

Candidate nominations open for state election

THE coming Victorian election has officially started, with the new boundaries in effect and candidates now able to formally throw their hats in the...

November 4, 2022

Liberals commit to metro-style rail services in Geelong

GEELONG, Moriac and Colac will see the benefit of frequent commuter rail services under new and upgraded services to be delivered by a Victorian...

November 4, 2022

Ash Barty to visit Geelong on memoir tour

INTERNATIONAL tennis champion Ash Barty will make a stop in Geelong next week as part of the book tour for her just-released memoir. This year's...

November 3, 2022

Greens pick Courtney Gardner for Lara

THE Victorian Greens have preselected Dr Courtney Gardner to be their candidate in Lara for the next month's state election. Dr Gardner works as a...

November 2, 2022

Couzens pledges funds for volunteers

VOLUNTEERING Geelong will get a $100,000 grant to support its work if Labor retains power at the coming state election. The independent not-for-profit organisation partners...

November 1, 2022