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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January 10, 2025

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the...

January 8, 2025

Building works to start at Belmont kinder

BUILDING work at a new kindergarten in Belmont will start early this year. The new kinder next to Oberon Primary School in Dorothy Avenue will...

January 6, 2025

Campaign urges high-risk driving to be reported

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign to crack down on...

January 6, 2025

Program seeks funding to make it mainstream

Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has joined a coalition of groups calling for the statewide expansion of a program that addresses violence...

January 5, 2025

Musical’s new view on love songs

No Love Songs is a powerful and uplifting modern love story featuring songs by The View lead singer Kyle Falconer and starring Keegan Joyce...

January 4, 2025

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to serve up local events

THE Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is again spreading beyond the big city next year, with several events to be held in the Geelong...

January 4, 2025

Dream of Shakespeare

Ozact is presenting Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of celebrations for its 30th anniversary. The company has been bringing the Bard's works to...

January 3, 2025

Survey finds shortage of property investors driving rental crisis

A new study conducted by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) has revealed a need...

January 3, 2025

Nyaal Banyul tops out

THE Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct is now a fixture of the Geelong Waterfront's skyline, with its Crowne Plaza hotel section...

January 2, 2025

Deakin receives huge bequest

DEAKIN University has received the largest single bequest in its history. Last month, the university - which has campuses on the Geelong Waterfront and in...

December 31, 2024

Cleaner fuels expected from Viva refinery upgrade

VIVA Energy has taken delivery of major elements of its new ultra-low sulphur gasoline (ULSG) plant, as Geelong Refinery undergoes its biggest upgrade in...

December 31, 2024

Blues event raises funds for Lazarus

The Sleepy Hollow Blues Club recently hosted a sold-out charity event that raised $5,000 to support the Lazarus Community Centre. The funds will aid ongoing...

December 30, 2024

Endo treatment now listed on PBS

Australians living with endometriosis now have access to the first treatment to be subsidised for the condition by the federal government in more than...

December 29, 2024

Concept designs reveal shape of Stead Park upgrades

THE Geelong Hockey Association (GHA) has hailed the latest details of the upgrades coming to Stead Park in Corio. Released by the Victorian government last...

December 27, 2024

Renders released of Armstrong Creek Sports Centre

RENDERS have been released for the coming Armstrong Creek Sports Centre. The centre - one of three projects in Geelong being developed through the Regional...

December 27, 2024

Tourism inquiry considers investment incentives

A FEDERAL parliamentary inquiry is recommending incentives to encourage both accommodation and attractions in regional Australia, but a peak body for the local tourism...

December 26, 2024

Centre’s Creative Engine revs again

GEELONG Arts Centre's artistic development program has announced its inaugural Associate Artists and the latest recipients of the Creative Engine Grants and Launchpad initiative. These...

December 25, 2024

Spike in preventable incidents spurs fire risk warning

THE CFA is urging Victorians to take extra care this summer after vegetation fires jumped more than 50 per cent during the 2023-24 Fire...

December 21, 2024

Trial expands Little Malop’s alfresco dining

ALFRESCO dining on Geelong's Little Malop Street has just got bigger, with the City of Greater Geelong trialling an expansion of the area to...

December 21, 2024

GAWS appeals for help this Christmas

THE Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has launched its 2024 Christmas Appeal, calling for financial donations to support the organisation to deliver its important...

December 20, 2024

Construction begins on Specialist Family Violence Court in Geelong

CONSTRUCTION has begun on Geelong's first Specialist Family Violence Court (SFVC). Once complete, the new $26 million court – located next to the Geelong Magistrates'...

December 20, 2024

Mental health support centre officially opened

A NEW facility to support families and carers of people in the Geelong region experiencing mental health challengesis now officially open. The Mental Health and...

December 20, 2024

Youth Council presents final report to city

THE City of Greater Geelong's Youth Council has handed in the report of its term and offered its final advice to the council. The council...

December 18, 2024

Giving the gift of presence over presents

The festive season is here and experts from the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program are encouraging parents and carers across Australia to shift...