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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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September 15, 2022

12-band music festival coming to Mount Duneed Estate

INDIE legends Pavement will headline a new two-stage music festival that will launch at Mount Duneed Estate in March next year. Tent Pole: A Musical...

September 11, 2022

Bill Evans talks economics over breakfast

GEELONG'S population growth is holding up very well compared to not only Victoria but also Australia, according to the latest update from Westpac expert...

September 11, 2022

Geelong libraries share in $2.3m of funding

THE Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) is receiving more than $2.3 million in funding to support its branches in the latest tranche of state...

September 11, 2022

Wathaurong to use $1.6m grant for dedicated facility

THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will use a $1.6 million state government grant to create a dedicated space for the Wathaurong community's young people. To be...

September 8, 2022

G21’s Creative Industries Strategy funded

THE next generation of creative performers, technicians and workers will be created in the first stage of the G21 region's first Creative Industries Strategy,...

September 8, 2022

Full points for new clubhouse design

A long and detailed collaboration between an architectural firm and a surf life saving club on the Bellarine has seen the result lauded in...

September 8, 2022

Ethereal spaces at Erskine River House

The imperatives of survival in a bushfire environment have inspired the design of a stunning new home. The Erskine River House, built near Lorne and...

September 7, 2022

Submissions open for inquiry into 2022 federal election

THE federal Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is now inviting submissions to its review of the 2022 federal election. The committee is considering...

September 7, 2022

City to form committee for LGBTQIA+ community

THE City of Greater Geelong is aiming to work closely with the municipality's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community through...

September 6, 2022

Local company scales up its ambitions

A COMPANY with a foot in both Geelong and New York has its eyes fixed on Australia's renewable future and wants to see more...

September 6, 2022

Upgrades at North Geelong station complete

UPGRADES to improve passenger amenity at North Geelong railway station are now complete. Victorian Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll is set to visit the station...

August 31, 2022

Geelong Youth Hub included in new Youth Strategy

VICTORIA now has its first Youth Strategy, and Geelong's young people have successfully pushed for a hub dedicated to their needs. Launched last week, the...

August 28, 2022

Coker talks NDIS at jobs and skills forum

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has attended the first National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Jobs and Skills Forum in her new role as the...

August 27, 2022

Community shed opens up in Mount Duneed

THE hammers and saws are flying in Mount Duneed with the locality's new Community Shed officially opening its doors. Tenants of the facility, the Mt...

August 27, 2022

Lineup for 30th Meredith revealed

THE lineup for the 30th edition of the Meredith Music Festival has dropped, with headliners to include Caribou, Dry Cleaning, Yothu Yindi and Courtney...

August 27, 2022

Back to Back film screened at Melbourne International Film Festival

Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has cast a shadow on this year's Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) with their latest film. The award-winning theatre company...

August 26, 2022

Bidders for convention centre build revealed

THE shortlist for the three groups in contention to deliver the $294 million Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) has been revealed. With the GCEC...

August 25, 2022

Award finalists featured at chamber’s After 5

GEELONG'S business community heard from some of the contenders in this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards at the Geelong Chamber of Commerce's latest After...

August 23, 2022

Bell Park fires up for footy raffle

THE Bell Park Dragons scored a potentially life-saving result from last year's Good for Footy Raffle, and are hoping to equal or better that...

August 16, 2022

City council endorses Surf Coast SPP, seeks clarification

THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the final Surf Coast Statement of Planning Policy (SPP), but has also asked the state government...

August 15, 2022

Students pitch inspired ideas for social issues

STUDENTS from two Armstrong Creek schools are hard at work in a Crazy Ideas College (CIC) program generating solutions to the region's social problems. CIC...

August 13, 2022

Applications open for education and employment grants

THE Give Where You Live Foundation has opened applications to this year's Education and Employment Grants, and community organisations can apply for up to...

August 12, 2022

National Mental Health Commission visits Geelong

THE National Mental Health Commission has visited Geelong as part of its ongoing conversation with communities across Australia. The Making Connections for Your Mental Health...

August 11, 2022

Entries open for calendar competition

Amateur and professional photographers alike are being urged to charge their cameras and smartphones, as One Agency Surf Coast's annual photo competition has returned. For...