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 16, 2022

To get surf and turf at Surf Coast Trail Marathon

More than 600 eager runners will descend on the Surf Coast this Saturday, June 18, lured seaside by clifftop turf trails and big surf...

June 16, 2022

Increase your comfort this winter with energy tips

GEELONG Sustainability has launched a one-stop directory to help you increase home comfort and reduce your energy usage. Launched mid-June, just in time for the...

June 16, 2022

Care is coming: Works on women’s and children’s hospital to start this year

THE first works on Geelong’s women’s and children’s hospital are expected to start later this year. Barwon Women’s and Children’s (BWC) will be built within...

June 14, 2022

Why men don’t take charge of their health

Denial, mistrust and the fear of being perceived as weak are just some of the reasons men neglect their health, according to research ahead...

June 10, 2022

Better facilities opened at Hume Reserve

GENDER-neutral changerooms and a new fit-for-purpose pavilion for the Corio and Geelong Galaxy soccer clubs have been officially opened. The City of Greater Geelong provided...

June 10, 2022

Brand’s greater vision of Geelong launched

A NEW brand extolling the great stories to be found in Geelong has been revealed and is intended to attract migrants, businesses, students, and...

June 7, 2022

Verdict to hand down Geelong-shot film

A FILM distribution company relaunched in Geelong will shoot their next project in the city as well as raise money to assist children with...

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...