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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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August 4, 2022

Banking for the community

THERE is plenty of conversation around banking at present, with interests rates a major talking point, but there is also still an air of...

August 2, 2022

New ports strategy will not deepen Geelong channels

THE state government has not included dredging the channels leading to the Port of Geelong in its new strategy as the cost would not...

August 2, 2022

Acclaimed author to visit Aireys bookshop

GREAT Escape Books in Aireys Inlet will host the author of acclaimed novel Denizen, James McKenzie Watson, next week in their first event of...

July 31, 2022

South Barwon SES is up to the challenge

VOLUNTEERS from the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICESES) South Barwon Unit have done their city and their state proud in this year’ s four-day...

July 30, 2022

Wild wintry festivities to return

The “dark arts festival” WinterWild will return to Apollo Bay over two weekends in August, with live music, theatre, gourmet food, outdoor performance, installations,...

July 28, 2022

Liberals pledge ambulance station for Armstrong Creek

THE Liberals will build an ambulance station as well as a fire station in Armstrong Creek if they win the coming state election, and...

July 28, 2022

Torquay Books newest sellers

The Night Ship Jess Kidd Penguin Books $32.99 1629. Embarking on a journey in search of her father, a young girl called Mayken boards the Batavia,...

July 28, 2022

Help green Geelong for National Tree Day

THE Geelong community is being encouraged to dig deep and get their hands dirty to help green one of the municipality’s scenic shared path...

July 27, 2022

Studio M to host open house event

THE community has been invited to take a look inside Metricon’s Studio M this Saturday, July 30 as the purpose-built design space holds a...

July 27, 2022

Schools get funds for bushfire prep and maintenance works

SEVERAL schools in the Geelong region and beyond are receiving state government funding to improve their bushfire preparedness ahead of summer as well as...

July 27, 2022

Grace Tame to headline debut of new event series

GRACE Tame is the headliner for the first in a new series from the Give Where You Live Foundation to encourage conversations on issues...

July 25, 2022

Jack Rabbit’s dining lauded in industry awards

THE Sharp Group has another feather in its cap, with Jack Rabbit Vineyard receiving an industry award for the best restaurant in a winery...

July 24, 2022

Author tells a different story

Artist, author, resilience coach and public speaker Justine Martin has released her first children’s book, which tells a story of diversity and inclusion that...

July 24, 2022

Change starts in Geelong at Vinnies Community Sleepout

A COLD sleepout next month will help raise essential funds for the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (Vinnies Victoria), and...

July 23, 2022

Therapy restoring touch to stroke survivors

Thousands of survivors of stroke struggling with everyday tasks have an opportunity to regain their sense of touch, thanks to a world-first therapy now...

July 23, 2022

Girls encouraged to be bold and speak up

GEELONG’S next generation of female leaders have been encouraged to be bold, speak up and believe in themselves. Geelong MP Christine Couzens was the guest...

July 21, 2022

Stead Park to score major upgrades for Games hockey

STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...

July 21, 2022

Festival to educate and inspire

FROM education to inspiration, Geelong Small Business Festival is helping small businesses in our region. The City of Greater Geelong is thrilled to be hosting...

July 21, 2022

A slowdown is not a collapse

Over the course of the past month, I cannot tell you how many people have asked me the same question: is the property market...

July 21, 2022

Hayeswinckle is ready to help you

The sixth edition to the Hayeswinckle Group, Hayeswinckle Armstrong Creek has secured an enviable location at the entrance to the new Armstrong Creek Town...

July 21, 2022

Starry Surf Coast nights

THE night sky has long inspired science, religion, philosophy, art and literature, yet one thing tour guides often remark on is how international visitors...

July 21, 2022

Keep things sane.

Overwhelmed? Stressed? Fatigued? It might be time to take stock, strip things back and keep things simple! The average person makes about 40,000 remotely conscious decisions...

July 21, 2022

Shade solutions that exceed expectations

AT FANTASTIC Blinds & Shutters, all of the senior management has more than 10 years’ experience in the sales of high-quality blinds and shutters...

July 19, 2022

Cursed Child Dymocks Waurn Ponds

A little bit of theatrical magic appeared in Dymocks Waurn Ponds on Friday last week. Ahead of their performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed...