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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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September 20, 2024

Feedback closes for city’s Council Plan

PUBLIC feedback has now closed for the City of Greater Geelong's Council Plan. The document, which includes the city's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan,...

September 18, 2024

New caravan park proposed for Lara

PROPONENTS of a camping and caravan park near Lara say the park will have best-practice and environmentally sustainable design, and will not only celebrate...

September 14, 2024

Be careful with coloured dye, EPA warns tradies

A SERIES of incidents that turned creeks and stormwater drains bright blue, green or orange has prompted a call to plumbers and other tradies...

September 13, 2024

K rock program a finalist in national radio awards

A WEEKLY program on Geelong's K rock 95.5 is one of only four finalists in a category in the 2024 Australian Commercial Radio Awards...

September 13, 2024

House4Health to go under the hammer

THE House4Health charity home will go under the hammer tomorrow (Saturday, September 14) for the benefit of the Barwon Health Foundation. Free family activities at...

September 11, 2024

Madi Browne named new patron of Read The Play

READ the Play has announced renowned netballer Madi Browne has joined the organisation as a patron. Noted for her dedication and exceptional achievements on the...

September 11, 2024

Paramedics urge clarity on house numbers

PARAMEDICS are asking Victorians to make sure the number on their house, apartment, farm or property is visible from the street to help crews...

September 10, 2024

Be aware of SAM near schools

SPEED Awareness Monitors (SAMs) are now operational near two Geelong schools, with the aim of reducing vehicle speeds and increasing safety around school crossings.The...

September 8, 2024

City welcomes extension on battery project feedback

THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed a Victorian government decision to extend the time a proposed battery storage project in Little River will...

September 6, 2024

Nominations open soon for local council elections

CANDIDATES ready to stand in October's local council postal elections across Victoria are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission's (VEC) updated Candidate Helper...

September 2, 2024

New nets opened at Grinter Reserve

A NEW cricket practice facility at Grinter Reserve in Newcomb is now open, just in time for the 2024-2025 cricket season. The nets redevelopment at...

September 1, 2024

City urges crackdown on serrated tussock

A FAST-spreading noxious weed will start to seed in late spring across the region, and the City of Greater Geelong is urging rural landowners...

August 31, 2024

Cricket academy launched at Lara Secondary College

LARA Secondary College, Cricket Victoria and Academy Movement have announced a new partnership that will see cricket introduced as a formal subject in the...

August 30, 2024

Armoured vehicle centre completed at Avalon

GEELONG'S defence industry sector has taken a huge step forward with the official opening of Hanwha Defence Australia's Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE). Located...

August 30, 2024

Cricket centre proving a hit with local players

BATTERS and bowlers from across Geelong and surrounds are already making the most of the new Barwon Regional Cricket Centre. Officially opened on Thursday last...

August 30, 2024

Burdoo Reserve scores with infrastructure upgrades

A NEW LED electronic scoreboard and safety netting behind the goals have been unveiled at Grovedale's Burdoo Recreation Reserve. Members of the Grovedale Tigers Football...

August 27, 2024

AFLW Cats dig in to improve the environment

GEELONG Cats AFLW players, members and staff teamed up with the City of Greater Geelong to plant more than 1000 native shrubs, grasses and...

August 27, 2024

Blitz on crime results in 10 arrests

POLICE arrested 10 people in Geelong and seized several illicit firearms as part of an ongoing crackdown on serious offending across the municipality. Over the...

August 26, 2024

Find your new ward in the City of Greater Geelong

VOTERS in central and northern Geelong will be part of a new ward structure at this year's local council election, with the city now...

August 25, 2024

People’s Ride entries to Cadel’s race close soon

EARLY bird registrations for the TAC People's Ride are closing soon, with more than 3,000 riders again expected to roll along the roads of...

August 25, 2024

RCV mayors pledge to work together

THE state's 10 largest regional cities are working even more closely together to ignite growth and elevate living standards across regional Victoria. Mayors of the...

August 24, 2024

Cats on board as Good Friday Appeal build begins

A QUARTET of Geelong Cats stars joined the start of the build for the house to be auctioned as part of next year's Good...

August 24, 2024

Geelong gigs announced for Always Live

THE Always Live program of events is returning for a third year, with the statewide celebration of contemporary live music set to take over...

August 21, 2024

Nominations open for city’s Youth Council

THE City of Greater Geelong is encouraging young people with an interest in serving their community to apply for the 2025 Youth Council, with...