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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May 5, 2025

Draft budget knocks back differential rate requests

THE Surf Coast Shire council has released its draft 2025-26 budget, but has knocked back initial requests for lower rates at farming properties or...

May 2, 2025

All-Australian cast brings Peppa Pig to the stage

An all-Australian cast will present Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out LIVE! with Zoe Crisp (Avenue Q, We Will Rock You) cast as Peppa Pig...

April 30, 2025

Doctors urge boosters ahead of forecast bad flu season

Doctors are voicing concerns about the declining flu vaccination rate, saying Australia faces the perfect storm this winter with an early start to what...

April 27, 2025

Flush out your local public toilet in the Great Dunny Hunt

Continence Health Australia is again on the hunt for Australia's missing public toilets. The Great Dunny Hunt, which began on Monday last week, aims to...

April 27, 2025

Geelong region gives generously to Royal Children’s Hospital

TWO locations in the Geelong region have made the top 10 in fundraising outside Melbourne in this year's Good Friday Appeal (GFA). Of the final...

April 25, 2025

Lockhart dismisses Liberal pledge towards bike path

CORANGAMITE independent candidate Kate Lockhart has dismissed a Liberal Party pledge towards a dedicated bike path linking Torquay and Armstrong Creek, saying the project...

April 22, 2025

New campaign aims to start a conversation about vaping

ALTHOUGH smoking rates have reduced in recent decades, the prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly in Victoria over the past three years, particularly among...

April 16, 2025

Flip some pancakes for Parkinson’s research

THIS month, Shake It Up Australia Foundation is calling on the community to host a pancake-themed event and raise funds with its Pancakes 4...

April 16, 2025

Gawk acquires TOM billboards

LEADING regional Victorian Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertiser Gawk Outdoor has signed a deal to take over the majority of billboards formerly owned by Total Outdoor...

April 16, 2025

Change your clock, test your smoke alarm

VICTORIANS have wound their clocks back with the end of daylight savings, and firefighters are reminding people to use the occasion to also test...

April 15, 2025

Campaign to improve public awareness of autism

ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia) has marked World Autism Understanding Day with the start of its new campaign to enhance the public's understanding of autism...

April 12, 2025

Torquay Lions host Youth of the Year state final

THE Torquay Lions Club hosted this year's Victorian state final for the Lions Youth of the Year Program. The event, held at Kithbrooke Country Club...

April 11, 2025

City, Market Square owners, federal MP hold talks

THE City of Greater Geelong is reporting some progress in its ambitions for Market Square, following a recent meeting between the city's mayor, the...

April 8, 2025

Free online platform to improve STEM learning

A NEW online platform has been launched to provide free, research-backed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) resources for families and educators. STEMeez aims to...

April 6, 2025

Entries sought for Anzac Schools’ Awards

ALMOST exactly 110 years ago, Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) troops landed at Gallipoli, Türkiye, under withering fire from the Turks and...

April 4, 2025

New path to be first link in Ridgeline Trail

THE Surf Coast Shire is preparing to start the first works on a scenic trail that will eventually connect Bellbrae, Jan Juc and Torquay. Students...

April 4, 2025

Avalon 2025 wraps up

THE Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 has wrapped up after six days, with a record industry attendance and strong public showing for the weekend...

April 2, 2025

Trial of family violence response launched in Geelong

A VICTORIAN-first trial response to family violence that aims to keep women and children safe at home while preventing homelessness has been launched in...

April 2, 2025

Common health issues could be risk factors for dementia

AUSTRALIANS are largely unaware common health issues such as hearing loss, depression and high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia, according to Australia's peak...

April 2, 2025

Some farmers issued private burn-off permits

THE CFA will issue a small number of private burn-off permits to farmers around Geelong, Ballarat, and Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre...

April 2, 2025

Lions plead for donations towards Good Friday Appeal

GOOD Friday is fast approaching, and the local organisers of this year's Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal (GFA) are urging the community...

March 31, 2025

New anti-smoking campaigns launched

Quit has just launched two mass media social marketing campaigns to prompt people who smoke to start their quit journey. The new "One Step" and...

March 31, 2025

Architect appointed to design new Spring Creek Reserve facilities

AN ARCHITECT has been appointed for the redevelopment of change rooms and public toilets at Torquay's Spring Creek Recreation Reserve. The designs will provide gender-neutral...

March 28, 2025

Labor rolls out cost-of-living Budget ahead of election

LABOR is talking up the cost of living measures in its 2025-26 Budget, handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday this week. Dr Chalmers...