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, 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...

April 22, 2021

Anzac Day locked in for women’s footy and annual clashes

AFL BARWON has confirmed the second round of grading games for the Epworth Senior Female Football competition will be played this Sunday, April 25. All...

November 26, 2020

Marking a year without plastic bags

THIS month marked the first anniversary of Victoria's ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags, and Plastic Wise Torquay has set its sights on a...

November 26, 2020

Keep control of private fires, CFA pleads

MORE than a quarter (27 per cent) of bushfires are caused by escaped private fires, equating to more than 6,100 bushfires over the past...

November 26, 2020

Consultation cracks open on container deposit scheme

THE Victorian Government plans to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS) within three years, and is encouraging the community to share their views about...

November 26, 2020

Torquay Rotary takes pet show online

THE Rotary Club of Torquay are inviting pet owners to show off their pets as part of the club's latest fundraising event. The Pets On...

November 26, 2020

Martin Duke urges community to get involved with new council

OUTGOING Surf Coast Shire councillor Martin Duke says the community should and must take an active interest in what the new council does over...

November 26, 2020

Charity groups welcome Freemasons’ grants

SURF Coast Freemasons have again handed out grants to community organisations in the region. The $15,000 in grants were presented at a ceremony at Bomboras...

November 26, 2020

Aquifer test to fill mine gets green light

THE long-running issue of where to find the water for the Eden Project's plans for the former Anglesea coal mine is a step closer...

November 26, 2020

JobMaker legislation passes

THE federal Coalition has successfully passed its JobMaker hiring credit through Parliament, and says the scheme will help get young people back into the...

November 26, 2020

Faster rail service for Geelong

TRAVEL time from Geelong to Melbourne by rail will take 15 minutes less thanks to combined $4 billion state and federal funding for the...

October 1, 2020

Grant to help needy families sleep soundly

BY JAMES TAYLOR GEELONG Mums will help 200 more families in need through a grant from EnergyAustralia. The electricity and gas provider has supported community projects...

October 1, 2020

Election ballot packs to be sent next week

THE 2020 council elections have begun, and voters in the City of Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe can...

October 1, 2020

Victoria “so close” to big step towards COVID Normal, Andrews says

THE decline of coronavirus cases has meant metropolitan Melbourne has now taken the Second Step on the state government's coronavirus roadmap, moving the entire...

October 1, 2020

Deadline approaching for pool registration

KIDSAFE has reminded Victorian homeowners about the requirement to register their pool or spa with their local council before the November 1 deadline. The new...

October 1, 2020

Wet spring forecast sparks flooding warning

SPRING is predicted to bring not only more rainfall than usual but also the potential for widespread flooding, and the Victorian State Emergency Service...

September 17, 2020

Council to oppose more pokies at Waurn Ponds Hotel

THE City of Greater Geelong council has continued its recent opposition to any increase of pokies in the municipality, voting to oppose an application...

September 17, 2020

Victoria’s preparing for bushfire during a pandemic, Premier says

VICTORIA is still grappling with the impact of the coronavirus but Premier Daniel Andrews said an eye was being kept on the implications for...