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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July 27, 2022

Schools get funds for bushfire prep and maintenance works

SEVERAL schools in the Geelong region and beyond are receiving state government funding to improve their bushfire preparedness ahead of summer as well as...

July 27, 2022

Grace Tame to headline debut of new event series

GRACE Tame is the headliner for the first in a new series from the Give Where You Live Foundation to encourage conversations on issues...

July 25, 2022

Jack Rabbit’s dining lauded in industry awards

THE Sharp Group has another feather in its cap, with Jack Rabbit Vineyard receiving an industry award for the best restaurant in a winery...

July 24, 2022

Author tells a different story

Artist, author, resilience coach and public speaker Justine Martin has released her first children’s book, which tells a story of diversity and inclusion that...

July 24, 2022

Change starts in Geelong at Vinnies Community Sleepout

A COLD sleepout next month will help raise essential funds for the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (Vinnies Victoria), and...

July 23, 2022

Therapy restoring touch to stroke survivors

Thousands of survivors of stroke struggling with everyday tasks have an opportunity to regain their sense of touch, thanks to a world-first therapy now...

July 23, 2022

Girls encouraged to be bold and speak up

GEELONG’S next generation of female leaders have been encouraged to be bold, speak up and believe in themselves. Geelong MP Christine Couzens was the guest...

July 21, 2022

Stead Park to score major upgrades for Games hockey

STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...

July 21, 2022

Festival to educate and inspire

FROM education to inspiration, Geelong Small Business Festival is helping small businesses in our region. The City of Greater Geelong is thrilled to be hosting...

July 21, 2022

A slowdown is not a collapse

Over the course of the past month, I cannot tell you how many people have asked me the same question: is the property market...

July 21, 2022

Hayeswinckle is ready to help you

The sixth edition to the Hayeswinckle Group, Hayeswinckle Armstrong Creek has secured an enviable location at the entrance to the new Armstrong Creek Town...

July 21, 2022

Starry Surf Coast nights

THE night sky has long inspired science, religion, philosophy, art and literature, yet one thing tour guides often remark on is how international visitors...

July 21, 2022

Keep things sane.

Overwhelmed? Stressed? Fatigued? It might be time to take stock, strip things back and keep things simple! The average person makes about 40,000 remotely conscious decisions...

July 21, 2022

Shade solutions that exceed expectations

AT FANTASTIC Blinds & Shutters, all of the senior management has more than 10 years’ experience in the sales of high-quality blinds and shutters...

July 19, 2022

Cursed Child Dymocks Waurn Ponds

A little bit of theatrical magic appeared in Dymocks Waurn Ponds on Friday last week. Ahead of their performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed...

July 16, 2022

Get ready to run for the reef

GEELONG will be among a score of cities across Australia and New Zealand hosting a leg of what is being billed as the world’s...

July 14, 2022

Melbourne Career Expo is back, bigger and better

AUSTRALIA's largest career expo is back. The 2022 Melbourne Career Expo will be held from tomorrow (Friday, July 15) to Sunday, July 17 at the...

July 14, 2022

Emu tale goes from page to stage

Coming to Costa Hall from July 29-30, the award-winning Monkey Baa Theatre Company returns to Geelong to present a brand-new take on a much-loved...

July 14, 2022

Eating your way through a healthy pregnancy

With Epworth Geelong a healthy pregnancy means actively creating the best possible environment for you and your baby to rest, move, and grow in. Some of...

July 14, 2022

Final call : the best lots in Armstrong Creek are calling your name

JUST a handful of lots remain to be sold at Anchoridge, with the final land release now available for purchase. Occupying the most premium location...

July 12, 2022

Contracts awarded to move bulk organics

THE City of Greater Geelong has chosen a trio of contractors from across the G21 region to move bulk household and green organics throughout...

July 8, 2022

One in five homes sold for $1m or more

A record number of Australians spent $1 million or more to secure a home in the past year, CoreLogic's annual Million Dollar Markets report...

July 7, 2022

Exhibition captures the six Wadawurrung seasons

EXPERIENCE Wadawurrung Dja (Country) through the art of proud Wadawurrung woman, emerging elder, cultural educator, and award-winning visual artist Dr Deanne Gilson. The National Wool...

July 7, 2022

Enjoy seasonal delights at Echuca Moama

ECHUCA Moama is well known as a summer holiday destination – warm days by the river, swimming, skiing, taking the boat out, and having...