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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February 26, 2025

CFA reveals data on illegal fires

DATA just released by CFA and the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed a huge number of Victorian fire-related offences over the past five years...

February 25, 2025

State grants to plan new Geelong kinders

GEELONG will share in one of the latest Building Blocks Planning Grants from the Victorian government in the first steps towards new kinders in...

February 24, 2025

Photos sought of water-loving pets

THE National Wool Museum is on the lookout for pet lovers and their furry friends who love the water to be part of a...

February 24, 2025

Ambulance response times for region released

PARAMEDICS in the Barwon South West region responded to 7,230 Code 1 cases in the past quarter, according to new data from Ambulance Victoria...

February 23, 2025

Good Friday Appeal to support regional services

BARWON Health will be among the six regional health services to again share in millions of dollars of support via the Good Friday Appeal. Last...

February 23, 2025

Survey finds most people need advice on nutrition

A new VicHealth survey has found three in five Australians do not know who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice. The survey of...

February 22, 2025

Geelong Cricket Club opens new Bruce Moore Room

THE Geelong Cricket Club has officially opened a new version of the room that honours one of the most important figures of its early...

February 19, 2025

Voices of Corangamite seeks election candidate

VOICES of Corangamite is calling for volunteers and potential candidates to contest the seat at the coming federal election. The group was formed in early...

February 15, 2025

Fostering hope and creativity with colour

After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living increases and technological concerns, this summer is forecast as a time to...

February 14, 2025

Helpline gives breastfeeding tips

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is touting the usefulness of its support services, with volunteers answering nearly 1,000 calls and chats from families during...

February 9, 2025

Hear the music of Bridgerton by candlelight

Netflix, Shondaland, and Fever have partnered to create an exclusive concert featuring songs from hit Netflix series Bridgerton, and it is coming to Geelong...

February 7, 2025

Times News Group, AFL Barwon announce media partnership

AFL Barwon has announced a three-year partnership with the Times News Group, strengthening the connection between football and netball and the wider Barwon region...

January 21, 2025

Novotel Geelong appoints new general manager

NOVOTEL Geelong has announced the appointment of Scott Bear as its new general manager. Mr Bear brings a decade of experience in the hospitality industry,...

January 21, 2025

Corio Fire Brigade seeks secretary, treasurer

CORIO Fire Brigade is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join its ranks. While the firefighters might attend everything from grass and scrub fires...

January 20, 2025

Lara man fined for throwing cigarette

A LARA man's careless flick of the wrist from his moving truck at Fyansford has cost him more than $1,500, A witness reported seeing the...

January 18, 2025

Korean baseballers to train in Geelong

KOREAN baseball is returning to Geelong, with team KT Wiz recently signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the City of Greater Geelong, local...

January 17, 2025

Bank of Mum and Dad could run dry for retirement

Many Australians are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a foothold on the property ladder, though as many as one...

January 15, 2025

Sister-city relationship celebrates 30th year

TWO places more than 8,000km apart and in opposite hemispheres have celebrated three decades of friendship and cultural exchange. A delegation from the Chinese city...

January 15, 2025

Dedicated rideshare spot for precinct introduced

AS PART of the City of Greater Geelong's Summer in the Laneways initiative, it has set up a designated 24/7 Pick Up and Drop...

January 14, 2025

City presents community grants

THE City of Greater Geelong has handed out more than $4 million in its latest round of community grants endorsed by the council. This round...

January 14, 2025

Paramedics urge community to stay safe on hot days

Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take...

January 13, 2025

Grants will help fish move more freely

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received a $1.67 million grant from the federal government to remove barriers to fish passage on the...

January 13, 2025

John Eren appointed to Kardinia Park Stadium Trust

FORMER Victorian MP John Eren has been appointed to the board of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. The trust administers, promotes and manages GMHBA Stadium...

January 10, 2025

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the...