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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August 13, 2025

Continues Motown tour

HUMAN Nature has announced their 2026 MTWN 2026 Regional Tour will see the show head south next year to continue the Motown celebrations, including...

August 13, 2025

Project explores local biochar potential

RESEARCHERS at Deakin University, Barwon Water and RMIT are working together to explore how food and garden waste can be used for agriculture and...

August 13, 2025

Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine land sales hit two-year high

LAND sales across Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula are surging, hitting their highest levels in more than two years as buyers...

August 13, 2025

ATO issues warning on GST falsifications

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning it is on watch for businesses committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims and falsifying invoices this tax...

August 12, 2025

Contracts locked in for road’s second stage

CONTRACTS have been locked in for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade, with the Australian and Victorian governments announcing on Wednesday...

August 11, 2025

SECG wants e-bikes allowed on public transport

THE Surf Coast Environment Group (SCEG) has joined other advocacy groups in opposing the Victorian government's planned ban on e-bikes on public transport. Last month,...

August 10, 2025

Bellbrae church adds garden

THE Uniting Church at Bellbrae has added a new reflective garden for future enjoyment and contemplation. The garden at the church in School Road is...

August 9, 2025

Road’s great acessibility touted

GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) has launched a new campaign showcasing accessible experiences in the region, and challenging people's perceptions of travel for...

August 8, 2025

Master plan in works for recreation reserve

ARMSTRONG Creek residents can now peruse the City of Greater Geelong's plans to transform a vacant site into a recreation and community hub, with...

August 6, 2025

Telco tower in Jan Juc knocked back

COMMMUNITY opposition has led the Surf Coast Shire council to knock back a proposal to build a telecommunications tower in Jan Juc. At their meeting...

August 5, 2025

Builder appointed for aquatic centre’s second stage

KANE Constructions has been appointed to deliver stage 2 of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Stage 2 of the centre in Torquay North...

August 5, 2025

New hub supports women with cancer

CONNECTING with others who understand your experience can be life-changing for people living with cancer, and a new support service opening in Geelong will...

August 1, 2025

Wurdi Baierr Stadium seating installed but cannot be used

THE newly-installed seating at Wurdi Baierr Stadium does not meet Australian standards, is less than originally intended and cannot be used until at least...

July 30, 2025

Household plugging in to Electric Homes advice

THE award-winning Electric Homes Program is already making a big impact across the Geelong region in in its first month, with more than 200...

July 30, 2025

Save paramedics for emergencies, Ambulance Victoria pleads

An extra 100 Code 1 cases each day since April has prompted Ambulance Victoria (AV) to plead for help to save paramedics and ambulances...

July 30, 2025

Feedback about Apollo Bay harbour plan released

FEEDBACK is in about the plans to develop the Apollo Bay Harbour precinct. The project, part of the Geelong City Deal, aims to revitalise the...

July 29, 2025

Surf Coast towns prepare for bushfire season

IN AN EFFORT to increase resident and visitor safety, the Surf Coast Shire is preparing for the bushfire season by working with communities to...

July 28, 2025

Shire sends extraction concerns to water authority

THE Surf Coast Shire council has endorsed a letter to the water authority expressing concerns about Alcoa's proposal to extract groundwater in Anglesea and...

July 27, 2025

Nominations close soon for Australian of the Year

NOMINATIONS close soon to recognise unsung community heroes, inspiring achievers, and life-changing mentors for their contributions this year. Time is running out to give recognition by...

July 27, 2025

Costelloe doubles up in Dry July

GEELONG business leader Rory Costelloe is doubling donations to his Dry July campaign, as part of Billy Brownless Team Love raising funds for Barwon...

July 23, 2025

Ambulance Victoria program helps kids save lives

AMBULANCE Victoria's Kids Save Lives program has been expanded, offering life-saving CPR skills to even more Victorian students. All schools are being encouraged to sign...

July 23, 2025

Deakin offers new scholarship

A NEW scholarship from the Dawn Wade Foundation offered through Deakin University aims to open the world of tertiary education to Geelong and regional...

July 23, 2025

Shire grant helps shape artist’s new work

LOCAL artist Brittany March is exploring a new direction in sculpture with backing from a creative grants program run by the Surf Coast Shire. March...

July 23, 2025

Birth trauma support program to be piloted

WOMEN'S Health & Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW), local practitioners and Birth Trauma Australia (BTA) will launch Victoria's first dedicated peer-to-peer birth trauma support...