About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

September 10, 2024

Nominations open for Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards

WANNON federal member Dan Tehan is calling for nominations for the 2024 Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards. The Sport Awards recognise and highlight exceptional sporting...

September 7, 2024

SPAN to walk again for suicide awareness

HOPE Bereavement Care will again help mark World Suicide Prevention Day with the SPAN Suicide Awareness Walk in Geelong's city centre this weekend. This year's...

September 7, 2024

Simon Gerrans signs on as United Around the Bay ambassador

BICYCLE Network has announced three-time Grand Tour stage winner and Hendry's bike store owner Simon Gerrans as an event ambassador for this year's United...

September 6, 2024

Nominations open soon for local council elections

CANDIDATES ready to stand in October's local council postal elections across Victoria are urged to use the Victorian Electoral Commission's (VEC) updated Candidate Helper...

September 3, 2024

Program aims to ease stress among small business owners

RUNNING a small business can be exciting and empowering but can also involve stress and pressure coming from many directions. Without healthy coping strategies, these...

August 31, 2024

Commerce Torquay celebrates 30th birthday

COMMERCE Torquay has celebrated 30 years of supporting and promoting local businesses in the Surf Coast town. The gathering at Torquay Hotel on Wednesday last...

August 30, 2024

Provider gets 50-year lease for affordable housing project

THE Surf Coast Shire has entered into a 50-year peppercorn rent arrangement with a national not-for-profit housing provider to build social and affordable homes...

August 28, 2024

Shane Warne Legacy Health Check expands

Shane Warne Legacy, Latrobe Health Services and SiSU Health have announced their plan to expand the Shane Warne Legacy Health Check program nationally for...

August 27, 2024

AFLW Cats dig in to improve the environment

GEELONG Cats AFLW players, members and staff teamed up with the City of Greater Geelong to plant more than 1000 native shrubs, grasses and...

August 26, 2024

Find your new ward in the Surf Coast Shire

VOTERS in the Surf Coast Shire will be part of a new ward structure at this year's local council election, with the city now...

August 25, 2024

People’s Ride entries to Cadel’s race close soon

EARLY bird registrations for the TAC People's Ride are closing soon, with more than 3,000 riders again expected to roll along the roads of...

August 24, 2024

Geelong gigs announced for Always Live

THE Always Live program of events is returning for a third year, with the statewide celebration of contemporary live music set to take over...

August 20, 2024

Natural RE launches 2025 calendar competition

NATURAL Real Estate has announced the launch of its Calendar Photo Competition, which is now in its sixth year. The 13 winning shots will be...

August 19, 2024

Li-S Energy powers up with federal grant

WAURN Ponds tech manufacturer Li–S Energy is using a $1.7 million grant from the federal government to upgrade its production line as it aims...

August 17, 2024

Ryan’s celebrates 45 years of service

THE Ryan's group of IGA supermarkets is marking 45 years of providing groceries to the Victorian community this month. Members of the Ryan family involved...

August 17, 2024

Council elections are coming soon

VOTERS and candidates alike are preparing for local council elections to be held across Victoria, including in the Surf Coast Shire, the City of...

August 16, 2024

GORCAPA urges respect for its staff

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) is calling on the community to treat its staff with respect. In a statement issued this...

August 16, 2024

Trio of local projects win at MBV awards

A trio of projects from the Geelong region have been lauded in this year's Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Construction Awards. More than 730 people...

August 14, 2024

Christian College Geelong appoints new executive principal

DR MATHILDA Joubert has been appointed the new executive principal of Christian College Geelong, and will take up the role from the beginning of...

August 13, 2024

Be F.A.S.T. and learn the signs of stroke

Ambulance Victoria paramedics are out in force this week sharing the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke with their communities during National Stroke Week. A stroke occurs...

August 12, 2024

Kennett River scores with tennis upgrade project

THE Kennett River Tennis Reserve is set for a much-needed upgrade after it secured funds from several organisations. Owned by the Colac Otway Shire, the...

August 11, 2024

Views sought on mixed-use site at Fishos

THE community is being asked for its views about the future of the mixed-use site on top of the Torquay Angling Club at Fishermans...

August 9, 2024

Aged care workers and clinicians to get telehealth training

WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has joined with a consortium of 15 PHNs across Australia to launch the Residential Aged Care Telehealth Training...