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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 6, 2024

Nominations open soon for local council elections

CANDIDATES ready to stand in October's local council postal elections across Victoria are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission's (VEC) updated Candidate Helper...

September 2, 2024

New nets opened at Grinter Reserve

A NEW cricket practice facility at Grinter Reserve in Newcomb is now open, just in time for the 2024-2025 cricket season. The nets redevelopment at...

September 1, 2024

City urges crackdown on serrated tussock

A FAST-spreading noxious weed will start to seed in late spring across the region, and the City of Greater Geelong is urging rural landowners...

August 31, 2024

Cricket academy launched at Lara Secondary College

LARA Secondary College, Cricket Victoria and Academy Movement have announced a new partnership that will see cricket introduced as a formal subject in the...

August 30, 2024

Cricket centre proving a hit with local players

BATTERS and bowlers from across Geelong and surrounds are already making the most of the new Barwon Regional Cricket Centre. Officially opened on Thursday last...

August 30, 2024

Armoured vehicle centre completed at Avalon

GEELONG'S defence industry sector has taken a huge step forward with the official opening of Hanwha Defence Australia's Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE). Located...

August 30, 2024

Burdoo Reserve scores with infrastructure upgrades

A NEW LED electronic scoreboard and safety netting behind the goals have been unveiled at Grovedale's Burdoo Recreation Reserve. Members of the Grovedale Tigers Football...

August 27, 2024

Blitz on crime results in 10 arrests

POLICE arrested 10 people in Geelong and seized several illicit firearms as part of an ongoing crackdown on serious offending across the municipality. Over the...

August 27, 2024

AFLW Cats dig in to improve the environment

GEELONG Cats AFLW players, members and staff teamed up with the City of Greater Geelong to plant more than 1000 native shrubs, grasses and...

August 26, 2024

Find your new ward in the City of Greater Geelong

VOTERS in central and northern Geelong will be part of a new ward structure at this year's local council election, with the city now...

August 25, 2024

People’s Ride entries to Cadel’s race close soon

EARLY bird registrations for the TAC People's Ride are closing soon, with more than 3,000 riders again expected to roll along the roads of...

August 25, 2024

RCV mayors pledge to work together

THE state's 10 largest regional cities are working even more closely together to ignite growth and elevate living standards across regional Victoria. Mayors of the...

August 24, 2024

Cats on board as Good Friday Appeal build begins

A QUARTET of Geelong Cats stars joined the start of the build for the house to be auctioned as part of next year's Good...

August 24, 2024

Geelong gigs announced for Always Live

THE Always Live program of events is returning for a third year, with the statewide celebration of contemporary live music set to take over...

August 21, 2024

Nominations open for city’s Youth Council

THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging young people with an interest in serving their community to apply for the 2025 Youth Council, with...

August 18, 2024

Upgrades at Holy Spirit PS funded

A CATHOLIC school in Manifold Heights is among those to receive state government funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities. Holy Spirit Catholic Primary...

August 17, 2024

Council elections are coming soon

VOTERS and candidates alike are preparing for local council elections to be held across Victoria, including in the Surf Coast Shire, the City of...

August 16, 2024

Study celebrates 30 years of healthy ageing knowledge

A Geelong-based study looking at bone health in the broader population has racked up 30 years of data collection that is helping build a...

August 14, 2024

Christian College Geelong appoints new executive principal

DR MATHILDA Joubert has been appointed the new executive principal of Christian College Geelong, and will take up the role from the beginning of...

August 9, 2024

Aged care workers and clinicians to get telehealth training

WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has joined with a consortium of 15 PHNs across Australia to launch the Residential Aged Care Telehealth Training...

August 9, 2024

State grant supports Chamber event at business festival

A VICTORIAN government grant supported an event at this year's Geelong Small Business Festival that put local produce and local producers in the spotlight. The...

August 9, 2024

City invites ideas for Newtown golf land

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting ideas about its proposal to offer a 21-year lease on a Newtown golf course. Submissions opened on Monday...

August 6, 2024

Feedback sought on renewable energy plans

COMMUNITIES, landholders, Traditional Owners and the energy industry have been invited to have their say on the development of the long-term strategic plan for...

August 5, 2024

AGFG voters love Geelong restaurants

MORE than a score of restaurants in Geelong have won the popular vote in this year's Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Readers' Choice Awards. The...