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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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

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...

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...

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 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 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...

March 26, 2025

Independent monitoring notes changes to Karaaf

INDEPENDENT monitoring has found both positive and negative changes to vegetation in the Karaaf Wetlands between Breamlea and Torquay. The monitoring, now in its second...

March 24, 2025

Shire urged to rethink Urban Futures Strategy

A DEVELOPER is urging the Surf Coast Shire to rethink its proposed Urban Futures Strategy (UFS), arguing growth across the shire will be constrained...

March 21, 2025

Dunstan pledges $3.4m for Suns pavilion

THE Surf Coast Suns will get a pavilion of their own if the Coalition forms power at the coming federal election, with Liberal candidate...

March 19, 2025

New kindergarten to be built in Armstrong Creek

THE Victorian government has funded construction of a new modular kindergarten in Armstrong Creek. The Building Blocks Capacity Building Grant will go towards delivering a...

March 18, 2025

Partnership to improve women’s heart health

The Heart Foundation and Her Heart have announced their first partnership, uniting efforts to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease in women and drive...

March 17, 2025

Study finds teens don’t fully understand risks of smoking

A new research paper from the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) at Cancer Council Victoria has shown gaps in teenagers' understanding of...

March 16, 2025

Thousands of blood donors urgently needed

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs an additional 6,000 people to donate blood this week to replenish supplies depleted by ex-Cyclone Alfred. An unprecedented number...

March 16, 2025

Free wellbeing day to support women with cancer

Counterpart is partnering with Great Ocean Road Health and Barwon South Western Regional Integrated Cancer Service (BSWRICS) to hold a free Wellbeing Day next...

March 14, 2025

Liberals, Labor pledge towards Grovedale netball courts

BOTH major parties have made a play for the sporting vote in Corangamite ahead of the federal election, each announcing close to a million...

March 14, 2025

Police launch blitz on wanted persons

VICTORIA Police have begun a blitz on wanted persons believed to be in or around the Geelong area. The wanted persons are suspected of a...