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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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 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 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...

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 22, 2025

Preliminary results of Geelong Youth Survey released

THE preliminary results of this year's Geelong Youth Survey are in, with school and study pressures, mental health and wellbeing, and cost of living...

July 22, 2025

TAC campaign highlights impact of road trauma

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma. The Hardest Share calls on...

July 21, 2025

Geelong Memorial Park vandalised again

GEELONG Cemeteries Trust has reported new vandalism at The Pavilion at Geelong Memorial Park, and is urging the community to treat the Armstrong Creek...

July 16, 2025

More MLAK use urged

More than two million Australians with mobility-related disabilities are being urged to pick up a special key that can give them access to more...

July 16, 2025

EPA offers hot tips for the best woodfires this winter

VICTORIA'S environmental watchdog has some handy tips for everyone who has a wood burning heater keeping their toes warm this winter. EPA Victoria says the...

July 11, 2025

The Sands turns 21

THE Sands Resort in Torquay celebrated its 21st birthday on Saturday with a special Ambrose tournament, cake and champagne. About 170 members of the club...

July 9, 2025

Hoop Gallery announces new acquisitive prize

HOOP Gallery in Torquay has announced a new art prize designed to spotlight and support local artists. The inaugural Talburac Art Prize invites creatives to...

July 9, 2025

University Hospital Geelong lauded for stroke care

University Hospital Geelong has been recognised for its excellence in caring for stroke patients, becoming the first in the Geelong region to receive stroke...

July 8, 2025

Community Pharmacy pilot becomes permanent

Community pharmacists can keep treating patients for more everyday health conditions, as the 18-month Victorian Community Statewide Pilot became a permanent program at the...

July 8, 2025

Study warns about taking health advice from AI

A world-first study about health advice generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is urging people to trust their doctor, not a chatbot. Chatbots can easily be...

June 30, 2025

Marine conservation initiative builds on Indigenous knowledge

THREE groups are collaborating on a pioneering research project in the Otways and Victoria's southwest coast that places Indigenous bio-cultural knowledge at the core...

June 30, 2025

Project to drive hockey growth in Torquay

CONSTRUCTION has begun on Torquay's latest piece of sporting infrastructure, and the local hockey club is looking forward to more people being able to...

June 28, 2025

Home gas appliance replacement bans eased, pushed back

Victorian home owners will not have to replace gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models when they break down under revised state...

June 25, 2025

Standing together against elder abuse

The Victorian government is expanding efforts to prevent and respond to elder abuse, to ensure older Victorians are respected, supported and safe. Marking World Elder...

June 23, 2025

Great Ocean Road Regional Trails Strategy launched

A NEW Victorian government strategy aims to help the Great Ocean Road to become one of Australia's best nature-based tourism destinations to boost eco-tourism,...

June 22, 2025

Geelong Sports Museum celebrates first birthday

GEELONG Sports Museum has reached its first birthday, and invited some of the Geelong United women's basketball team and students from St Robert's Primary...

June 21, 2025

LOMA Townhomes launched

LOMA, a boutique collection of 31 architecturally designed townhomes at Warralily, has just been launched. Surrounded by nature and connected to essential infrastructure, this first...

June 15, 2025

Public forum to discuss Armstrong Creek roadworks

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to attend one of two community forums on Tuesday this week to learn more about the...