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 29, 2022

Strategy to deliver regions’ potential

GEELONG'S growth as a region and a place to live instead of Melbourne could be even better through a nationwide strategy backed by the...

September 29, 2022

Views sought for better buses to Armstrong Creek, Torquay

THE state government wants feedback from residents in Armstrong Creek, Belmont and the Surf Coast as part of its plan to upgrade the bus...

September 28, 2022

Conquering tome showcases Geelong greats

A conquering tome covering 100 past and present sporting greats from Geelong and surrounds is finally off and running. Sports promoter and journalist John Craven...

September 27, 2022

Coker to chair inquiry into NDIA

THE Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will inquire into the capability and culture of the National Disability Insurance Agency...

September 27, 2022

As election nears, VEC warns about disinformation

THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has launched an online misinformation register to help voters sort fact from fiction as the state election approaches. There are...

September 26, 2022

Final Central Geelong Framework still unreleased

THE final Central Geelong Framework Plan, which will guide future land use and development in the city's CBD for the next three decades, has...

September 25, 2022

Rip Curl expands wetsuit recycling to US, Europe

SURFERS not only in Australia but now in the United States and Europe can reduce their environmental footprint with the expansion of Rip Curl's...

September 25, 2022

Premier knocks back push for 20,000 social homes

A PITCH for the state government to build 20,000 new social homes in 10 years would go a long way towards creating the almost...

September 24, 2022

Postponed literary festival events rescheduled

Two postponed events from this year's Queenscliffe Literary Festival (QLF) have been rescheduled to next month. The annual festival went ahead this May mostly as...

September 24, 2022

Paterson brings dark arts to life in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Geelong-born actor David Ross Paterson has been with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from the start, and says the revamped play will still...

September 23, 2022

Tourism event gets in the spirit for ferry’s arrival

THE Spirit of Tasmania will arrive in Geelong for the first time in just over a month, and some of Geelong's tourist operators have...

September 22, 2022

K rock’s suburb star wins $10,000

A PORTARLINGTON resident became $10,000 richer in the blink of an eye in the culmination of K rock's $500,000 Suburb competition. Held at Wallington's Flying...

September 22, 2022

Cameron ready as Cats prepare for AFL premiership tilt

CATS star Jeremy Cameron is deep into preparations for his second AFL Grand Final but will be less responsive to messages this time. Geelong won...

September 20, 2022

Deakin partner with In2Science program

SECONDARY students in Geelong and throughout Victoria's south-west can now get access to passionate and enthusiastic STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) mentors with...

September 17, 2022

Geelong roads included in maintenance blitz

THE annual maintenance blitz on roads across the Geelong region has begun, supported by funding from the state government. The $780 million investment will rebuild,...

September 17, 2022

Premier opens mental health centre

A NEW acute mental health centre in North Geelong has begun welcoming its first patients. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Mental Health Gabrielle Williams...

September 17, 2022

Crime Stoppers Victoria rolls out skateboarding initiative

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and the Victorian Skateboarding Association have landed a new initiative aimed at connecting and providing education and employment opportunities to young...

September 15, 2022

Local leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth II

CIVIC leaders from across Geelong have mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday last week (Australian time). The Queen was Britain's longest-living and...

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...