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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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March 11, 2023

New teachers’ academy opens in Geelong

GEELONG is now home to the first of seven new centres across Victoria that will offer advanced training for teachers. On Thursday last week, Minister...

March 11, 2023

Mik Maks Songs to Help Us Grow

The wait is over for groovy movers, pirate wannabes and Mik Mak fans of all ages, who are rejoicing with the release of the...

March 10, 2023

Scale Facilitation gives Deakin $10m for AI research

ARTIFICIAL intelligence research at one of Geelong's Deakin University campuses will take a leap forward through a $10 million commitment from Scale Facilitation. The business...

March 9, 2023

St Joseph’s, Highton Durran win BWCC flags

THE Barwon Women's Cricket Competition (BWCC) wrapped up its 2023 season at the weekend, staging its last two grand finals and crowning its last...

March 9, 2023

Airshow throttles down after record event

THE Australian International Airshow has made an enormous return to the tarmac and the sky above Avalon Airport, with an estimated 248,000 people coming...

March 8, 2023

Original cinema concept exits development

ONE of the originators of the original cinema concept at the development at 85 Geelong Road, Torquay says his group is no longer part...

March 5, 2023

Partnership revs up local jobs

LONG-time Geelong-based automotive employer Ford has started up a new partnership with genU to deliver food services at three of Ford Australia's onsite cafes,...

March 5, 2023

Veterans’ hub location, sustainability queried

VETERANS and veteran represenatives from across the Geelong region are keen to see the promised $5 million Veterans and Families Hub built somewhere in...

March 4, 2023

Third edition of respectful contest nears

GEELONG schools Sacred Heart College and St Joseph's College are warming up for the third addition of the Respect Cup, to be held next...

March 2, 2023

Airshow roars to life at Avalon

THE Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defence Exposition has taken off after a four-year COVID-enforced absence, and the event's return is being hailed...

March 2, 2023

Mullens makes history with Odyssey win

PETA Mullens made history in this year's edition of the Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon, taking home her seventh line honours win in the women's...

March 2, 2023

Classic songs take the Sting out of the weather

STING took a highly entertaining trip through his illustrious back catalogue on Saturday as he brought his My Songs tour to Geelong. Held at Mt...

March 2, 2023

Pako Festa returns to its best

ALL the traditional colour and movement of Pako Festa stepped out on Saturday as the festival made a triumphant return to its usual street...

March 1, 2023

Tenders sought for Games village preparatory works

THE planning work for Geelong's Games village for Victoria 2026 has hit another milestone, with Development Victoria releasing an advance tender notice to the...

March 1, 2023

Submissions close for shire’s structure review

SUBMISSIONS closed this week for ideas on how the internal boundaries of the Surf Coast Shire can be redrawn to make it fit with...

February 28, 2023

Event to spotlight council ethics, transparency

THE next event staged by Women in Local Democracy (WILD) will consider recent developments regarding good governance at the City of Greater Geelong. To be...

February 28, 2023

Calls to properly fix Bellbrae PS oval

THE oval at Bellbrae Primary School has been closed for nearly a year, and the parent of one of the pupils says the "incompetence"...

February 27, 2023

Registrations open for Classic fundraiser

DRESS up in pink, show up and stand up against breast cancer in Geelong at this year's Mother's Day Classic. Australia's biggest fun run and...

February 27, 2023

Wait continues for strategy on shire settlement

A STRATEGY to decide where the Surf Coast's future housing will be built is still yet to arrive despite being funded more than a...

February 27, 2023

Development Plan filed for aquatic centre

THE Surf Coast Shire has compiled the overall plan to facilitate the Surf Coast Aquatic Health Centre in Torquay North. Submissions for the centre's Development...

February 26, 2023

New driver distraction rules to start next month

NEW rules to penalise driver distraction on Victorian roads will come into effect at the end of next month. The state government announced the start...

February 25, 2023

All this time: Sting to rock Mt Duneed Estate

Legendary singer-songwriter Sting has returned to Australia for the first time in nearly seven years, and is bringing his critically acclaimed My Songs tour...

February 23, 2023

Joey students use kitchen skills to help out

STUDENTS at St Joseph's College in Geelong are getting busy in the kitchen to help out some of those most in need in Geelong. Established...

February 22, 2023

National Celtic Festival release first lineup

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will celebrate its 19th year in 2023, and the popular annual event in Portarlington will showcase a full...