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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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June 3, 2022

Coker reflects on election win

LIBBY Coker attributes her re-election and Labor's win at the May 21 poll to two things - the electorate's mood for change and their...

June 2, 2022

Metricon opens the doors to Studio M

Metricon has opened its new purpose-built selections studio and workplace, Metricon on Fyans, in a significant investment to support the company’s Geelong customers and...

June 2, 2022

Dulux predicts the colours of winter

Inviting warmth and a particular energy into your home can be a crucial first step to successfully transitioning to indoor living and entertaining during...

May 25, 2022

Master Builders Australia warns of cost blowouts if ABCC abolished

MASTER Builders Australia (MBA) continues to urge the next federal government to retain the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), saying the cost of...

May 20, 2022

Labor pledges to expand inclusive sport

A PROGRAM promoting and growing inclusive sport being piloted in Geelong would be greatly expanded across the nation if Labor wins this Saturday's federal...

May 19, 2022

Marles and Coker commit to Anam Cara House upgrades

THE new home of Anam Cara House Geelong will get even better under an Albanese Labor Government, with Labor pledging $2.95 million towards upgrades. Stage...

May 13, 2022

Liberals to upgrade headspace offering

THE Morrison Liberal Government will improve headspace services in Corio and launch them in Bannockburn if it wins the coming federal election. Earlier this week,...

April 14, 2022

Marles and Coker pledge $1.6m for South Barwon Reserve facility

CORIO Labor federal member Richard Marles and Corangamite Labor federal member Libby Coker have made a $1.6 million commitment to improve facilities at South...

January 27, 2022

Wait continues for final Central Geelong Framework Plan

MORE than 140 submissions were made about the ambitious vision for the future shape and height of Geelong's CBD, but it is not known...

December 28, 2021

Music gigs get back on the road

LIVE music is coming back across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with the state government supporting a calendar of more than 300 events across the...

December 28, 2021

2021 Youth Council hands in its final report

GEELONG junior mayor Elliot Nicholas has presented the 2021 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council's fourth and final report, which offers input on a...

December 26, 2021

Chilwell playground upgrade complete

PUPILS at Chilwell Primary School now have better and safer facilities to play in with the completion of works funded by the state government. Last...

December 25, 2021

Pakington St and Gordon Ave UDF partly approved

THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved part of the plan to make buildings along two major Geelong West streets significantly taller, but...

December 24, 2021

Marley’s Starlight Wish granted

GROVEDALE'S Marley Reddington has had his long-awaited Starlight Wish granted. The five-year-old has been diagnosed with multiple complications from extreme prematurity (24 weeks), including chronic...

December 23, 2021

Right on track: Local motor sports complex revs up for major upgrade

THE Geelong Motor Sports Complex is preparing for a major upgrade to the facility next year. Lara MP John Eren, who visited the complex next...

November 3, 2021

VCAT upholds rejection of Esplanade apartments

A PLAN to build a three-storey apartment complex on Torquay's foreshore has been knocked back by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for...

September 8, 2021

Region gets more Business Fibre Zones for NBN

MORE than 3,560 businesses in the Geelong region can potentially tap into cheaper and faster broadband internet following NBN Co’s establishment of more Business...

September 6, 2021

VTIC warns tourism will “crash and burn” without sustained support

REGIONAL Victorian tourist operators will welcome the latest tranche of funding help, according to the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), but businesses will "crash...

June 29, 2021

Female-friendly rooms open at McDonald Reserve

SOUTH Barwon Swans Football Netball Club players can now spread their wings in new female-friendly changerooms at Belmont's McDonald Reserve through a Victorian Government...

June 28, 2021

Elaine Carbines appointed as deputy chair of Ports Victoria

FORMER G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines has been appointed as the deputy chair of Ports Victoria, which comes into being next month. The new...

June 26, 2021

Health alliance project to improve pregnancy care

AN ALLIANCE of health organisations including Barwon Health and Deakin University has launched a research project that aims to improve maternal and infant health...

June 25, 2021

Geelong Mums thanks community for its wonderful generosity

GEELONG Mums has broken through all expectations for its Giving Day fundraiser and has thanked the community for contributing towards the $363,272 final total. The...

June 25, 2021

Issi Dye to sing golden Aussie hits

Issi Dye returns to the Potato Shed this weekend with his latest hit-packed show, Aussie Music Gold: Greatest Hits of the 60s, 70s and...

June 24, 2021

Diverse artists leave their mark on I AM sculpture

A NEW public sculpture for Geelong that will celebrate people of all abilities is about half complete. More than 80 people living with a disability...