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 17, 2025

Your Voice report reveals urgent action needed from youth

A NEW report has brought together the views of Australia's young people and highlighted a need for urgent reform across safety, mental health, education,...

September 16, 2025

Nominate your heroes for Wannon Sport & Volunteer Awards

WANNON federal member Dan Tehan is inviting the community to send in their choices for this year's Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards, nominations...

September 15, 2025

Swooping season returns: how Victorians can stay safe

AS THE weather gets warmer and the days longer, Victorians will also start to see the occasional swooping bird. Native birds enter their breeding season...

September 15, 2025

Score limited-edition jersey with early ride entry

THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Bicycle Network are inviting people to register early for this year's TAC Great Vic Bike Ride to claim...

September 14, 2025

Time to update your asthma plan

The arrival of spring means warmer weather and more time outdoors, but for many Victorians, it also brings an increased risk of asthma. Ambulance Victoria...

September 14, 2025

Torquay VIEW Club to form soon

VIEW Clubs of Australia is starting up a Torquay branch of the nationwide women's club, and is inviting the community along to find out...

September 13, 2025

Metricon to refresh online lookbook

METRICON is in the final stages of preparing a refreshed version of its lookbook, and buyers will be able to see part of the...

September 10, 2025

Shire checks progress on road safety actions

THE Surf Coast Shire will seek funding for several infrastructure projects as part of its Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2027. Councillors reviewed a...

September 9, 2025

Event raises millionsto support regional men

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month has begun and the It's A Bloke Thing Foundation has got the fundraising off to a great start, bringing in...

September 9, 2025

Economic, creative outcomes celebrated

THE completed $1.5 million refurbishment of Torquay's Multi Arts Centre and delivery of Better Business Skills workshops are among highlights of the Surf Coast...

September 8, 2025

Campaign urges respect towards city’s staff

THE City of Greater Geelong has recorded a surge in incidents targeting the organisation's frontline staff, and has launched a new campaign urging the...

September 8, 2025

Youth Council presents second report

CITY of Greater Geelong Junior Mayor Ayush Singh has highlighted the many events, opportunities and meetings the 2025 Youth Council has taken part in...

September 6, 2025

Forecasting tenderness and connection

DULUX has revealed its annual Colour Forecast for 2026, which sees a rise in calming and connecting colours in response to continued global uncertainty...

August 29, 2025

Beetlejuice the Musical closing soon in Melbourne

THE ghost with the most has less than a fortnight left on stage in Australia. The two leads of Beetlejuice the Musical, Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice)...

August 27, 2025

Tehan promotes My First Speech competition

THE Speaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick and Wannon federal member Dan Tehan are promoting the My First Speech competition to...

August 26, 2025

Ambulances arriving quicker in Barwon South West

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) has thanked people across the state for saving ambulances for the state's sickest people, with new data showing paramedics are responding...

August 26, 2025

Take a walk out of the shadows

This World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), Lifeline is encouraging Australians to walk 9km to honour the nine lives lost to suicide every day...

August 26, 2025

Shape the shire’s future places, spaces

THE Surf Coast Shire is drawing up a plan for new or renewed community facilities and open spaces across the municipality over the next...

August 25, 2025

Whale species unearthed at Jan Juc

A FOSSIL estimated at 26 million years old found near Jan Juc belongs to a new species of whale, according to scientists at Museums...

August 23, 2025

New home sales performing strongly

SALES of new detached homes increased by 18.8 per cent in the three months to June 2025 compared to the previous three months, according...

August 20, 2025

Fund to support drought-affected farmers

THE Victorian government has opened a $2 million fund to help farmers in south-west Victoria get through the drought.The Household Financial Relief Program provides...

August 20, 2025

Deakin research to improve textile recycling

DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) has joined forces with Samsara Eco to fast-track world-first technology that could finally recycle textiles...

August 19, 2025

Apprentices show their skills

THE Gordon TAFE has co-hosted a showcase of Geelong's next crop of construction workers. On Tuesday last week, Bellarine MP visited the Apprenticeships Victoria event...

August 19, 2025

Shire to host next meeting in Winchelsea

THE Surf Coast Shire council is hosting its next meeting at Winchelsea's Eastern Reserve Community Centre later this month. The August 26 meeting will start...