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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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August 2, 2024

Enrolment deadline for local elections closes soon

VICTORIAN Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel has urged state-enrolled and council-enrolled voters to be ready to cast their vote in the coming local government elections. The...

July 31, 2024

City seeks views on flooding

SOUTH Geelong, Newtown, Breakwater, Thomson and St Albans Park residents have been asked to share their memories, photos, videos, newspaper cuttings, views and local...

July 31, 2024

MAKE Award works to go on show

AN EXHIBITION showing the best entries to Australia's richest non-acquisitive prize for craft and design will be on show at Geelong Gallery next month. Australian...

July 31, 2024

Hope seeks donors for vital services

HOPE Bereavement Care has provided free support, information and counselling services to those who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a loved...

July 29, 2024

Protest against Lara incinerator announced

OPPONENTS of the proposed waste-to-energy facility in Lara have announced they will hold a public protest in the town next weekend. Prospect Hill International (PHI)...

July 26, 2024

Town snapshot – Whittington

The size of Whittington is about 1.6sqkm and has 6 parks covering nearly 6.8 per of total area. The population of Whittington in 2016 was...

July 26, 2024

Construction starts on Halcyon Horizon clubhouse

Construction of the $14.5 million clubhouse has started at Halcyon Horizon, Stockland's first land lease development designed for over 55s in the Geelong region. The...

July 26, 2024

Barwon Water green oxygen trial funded

THE Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a Barwon Water wasterwater treatment project with up to $3 million in funding. Barwon Water aims to...

July 19, 2024

Avalon Airport prepared to wait for new CEO

THE boss of Melbourne Avalon Airport says the business will not rush into appointing a new chief executive officer, and will wait to find...

July 17, 2024

Geelong Community Foundation CEO resigns

THE board of the Geelong Community Foundation has announced the resignation of Gail Rodgers as chief executive officer. Ms Rodgers will step down effective from...

July 16, 2024

Drysdale Library, Geelong builder win at MBV awards

THE Boronggook Drysdale Library and a Geelong builder's home in Ballarat have recived the top gongs at this year's Master Builders Victoria (MBV) Regional...

July 15, 2024

The stakes are high if you lodge in early July

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers against rushing to lodge their tax returns as soon as possible after July 1. ATO Assistant Commissioner...

July 7, 2024

Call to keep Corio land for social housing

THE site of the former Flinders Peak Secondary College is on the market, but one developer says the sale should be called off in...

July 7, 2024

New vaping laws now in effect

NEW national laws regarding the importation, manufacture, supply and possession of vapes are now in effect. The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms)...

June 26, 2024

Celebrating good humans with the Fred Awards

The Fred Hollows Foundation has opened nominations for the 2024 Fred Awards, which celebrate everyday humanitarians across Australia who embody kindness, compassion, and integrity. Founding...

June 26, 2024

Nominations open for community champions

NATIONAL Seniors Australia (NSA) has launched the Everald Compton Community Champion Medal to acknowledge older unsung heroes while also recognising the organisation's founding father. NSA...

June 24, 2024

GRC, Ladbrokes sign new partnership

GEELONG Racing Club (GRC) has announced an agreement for Ladbrokes Australia to be its new major partner. Both businesses said the collaboration would elevate the...

June 24, 2024

Barwon Early Parenting Centre opens

NEW mums and dads across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast can now get access to the specialised support they need to care for...

June 24, 2024

New foam system to protect CFA vehicles

THOUSANDS of Victorian firefighters will be better protected on the frontline with a new foam system on all of CFA's ultralight vehicles. CFA has started...

June 22, 2024

Plan to manage Barwon River’s future

A PLAN setting the strategic direction for the management and protection of the Barwon River for the next three decades has been released. Developed by...

June 21, 2024

Djilang Plaza lights the way

TENS of thousands of visitors to Kardinia Park will experience the history, culture of First Nations People in Geelong for generations to come, with...

June 14, 2024

Works to start at Fyans Park boat ramp

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is carrying out an upgrade to the Fyans Park boat ramp along the Barwon River from next week. The...

June 14, 2024

MBA speaks out after construction slump

Master Builders Australia (MBA) says figures revealing construction as the economy's weakest link in the March 2024 quarter illustrate the need for urgent reform...

June 14, 2024

Action urged to prevent leading cause of building defects

Engineers Australia is calling for changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that could prevent the leading cause of defects in Australian apartments and...