About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

November 19, 2025

Geelong’s fibre cluster signs MoU with Louisiana

THE Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong (AFCG) and the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a long-term...

November 18, 2025

Infrastructure management plans updated

THE City of Greater Geelong has updated two of its key documents that chart how its extensive infrastructure portfolio will be managed over the...

November 18, 2025

RB Sellars to move headquarters here

CLOTHING company RB Sellars will shift its head office from Melbourne to the historical Federal Mills Precinct in North Geelong, bringing the country's...

November 17, 2025

Building a new cohort of tradies in Geelong

THE Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is not only building a new silhouette on the Geelong Waterfront but also new job opportunities...

November 16, 2025

Meet the new website for Geelong, the Bellarine

THE website promoting Greater Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula to the rest of Australia and the world has been given a refresh. Formerly known within...

November 15, 2025

Little Malop Street precinct to be closed to most vehicles

THE thoroughfare in one of central Geelong's busiest entertainment precincts will be closed to most vehicles three nights a week. Earlier this week, the City...

November 14, 2025

Get into the Christmas spirit

IT'S no secret Highton sleighs Christmas, and Yule love what's planned for this year's festivities. The fun begins at Highton Village on December 5 with...

November 14, 2025

Art brings people together

AS the curtain rose at the first Geelong Short Play Festival, it revealed the tremendous talent of some of our most gifted playwrights and...

November 11, 2025

City adopts Long Term Financial Plan

THE City of Greater Geelong has set its fiscal direction for the next decade, adopting a Long Term Financial Plan at its council meeting...

November 9, 2025

Caravanning and adventure event expands

INTEREST is running hot in the coming Geelong Caravanning & Adventure Leisurefest, with organisers having to find 25 per cent more space to accommodate...

November 8, 2025

Geelong hotel completes first stage of redevelopment

GEELONG'S Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments has revealed the first stage of a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of its waterfront property. The transformation of the circa 1962...

November 8, 2025

Traders hail bollards decision

THE automated bollards on Little Malop Street installed in 2023 will become a permanent fixture, with the City of Greater Geelong council voting to...

November 7, 2025

Your business is our business

AS A FORMER small business owner, I know just how daunting it can be to take that first leap into the private sector. Launching a...

November 7, 2025

Medimime plays it cool with The Snow Queen

MEDIMIME Productions is back on stage in its 51st year, and aims to add to its fundraising total for Barwon Health with a new...

November 5, 2025

Support network launched for Australians with essential tremor

It is the most common movement disorder in the world, but until now, Australians with essential tremor (ET) lacked a support network to advocate...

November 4, 2025

City welcomes floodplain management change

A STATEWIDE push to improve floodplain protection has been welcomed by the City of Greater Geelong. The changes, which follow a review into the 2022...

November 3, 2025

Liberals slam Labor as crime numbers climb

CRIME has risen in the past year across the Surf Coast and Geelong according to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), and the Victorian Liberals...

October 31, 2025

Remarkable Rotarians

THE Rotary Club of Greater Geelong celebrated 100 years of dedication and service last week – a remarkable milestone and a testament to its...

October 31, 2025

Backing better businesses

RECENTLY I had the pleasure of meeting with two entrepreneurial women who impressed me with their businesses and their dedication to what they do. Elly...

October 29, 2025

Westfield Local Heroes announced

WESTFIELD shopping centres across Australia and New Zealand have announced their Local Heroes for 2025, celebrating individuals and their organisations who have made a...

October 21, 2025

Don’t get spooked by looming tax deadline

AUSTRALIA'S largest accounting body is urging Australians not to let their tax returns become a financial fright fest, with the October 31 deadline looming. CPA...

October 5, 2025

Local libraries receive $2.3m in latest tranche

LIBRARIES in the Geelong region will share in more than $2.3 million in the latest round of the Public Libraries Funding Program. The program was...

September 29, 2025

Work on kinder at Oberon Primary begins

CONSTRUCTION on a new kindergarten on the grounds of Oberon Primary School has begun. The new modular kindergarten, which will provide more local families access...

September 24, 2025

Gateways team lauded for residential care excellence

A TEAM from Geelong-based Gateways Support Services Child & Youth Services has been recognised at this year's Residential Care Awards. Presented by the Centre for...