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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December 1, 2025

Neighbourhood invited to Whittington conversation

WHITTINGTON residents have been invited to attend the City of Greater Geelong's next Neighbourhood Conversations event, which will take place on Wednesday next week. Cheetham...

November 30, 2025

Safe at Home trial makes progress

MORE than 64 people from 17 households in the Geelong region are participating in the Safe at Home trial, a Victorian-first early intervention response...

November 30, 2025

Report finds ageism perceptions in healthcare

OLDER Australians are feeling dismissed, excluded and stereotyped in healthcare settings, putting their access to life-saving care at risk, according to a new report...

November 30, 2025

Geelong Arts Centre lifts curtain on 2026 program

GEELONG Arts Centre has lifted the curtain on its program for next year, describing it as offering moments that shift perspective, stir old memories...

November 26, 2025

Rising UV levels spark sun safety reminder

SUNSMART is urging all Victorians to remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide as the UV levels begin to rise across the state...

November 24, 2025

Local businesses showcased in Nyaal Banyul’s construction

LOCAL businesses are leaving their mark on all parts of the coming Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Events Centre, including the floor. The $449 million...

November 21, 2025

Huge wind farm project to add battery storage

A CONTRACT has been signed to build a large battery storage project to support the Southern Hemisphere's largest wind farm near Rokewood. Consolidated Power Projects...

November 21, 2025

Kinders help to make a difference

KINDERGARTENS across Geelong are leading the way with kindness, raising much needed funds for locals through the Meli Giving Tree Appeal. Workplaces, community groups and...

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...