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 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...

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...