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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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February 16, 2023

Building back after fire

AFTER the flames died down on Ash Wednesday 40 years ago, people in the Otways and across Victoria tried to put back together what...

February 16, 2023

A textured approach to interiors with Dulux

For those naturally drawn to white interiors, adding warm, earthy hues with texturally inspired finishes might not seem like the most obvious way to...

February 16, 2023

Community gathers to reflect

THE community has gathered in one of the local towns most affected by Ash Wednesday to acknowledge the 40th anniversary of the devastating fires. The...

February 15, 2023

Chocolaterie has the scoop with delicious festival

LOCALS and visitors alike will all scream for ice cream this month as the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery digs into the...

February 14, 2023

Torquay’s Loud Fence refreshed

SUPPORTERS of survivors of child sexual assault gathered in Torquy last week to refresh and brighten up the town's Loud Fence. The timing of the...

February 12, 2023

Towns saddle up to get on this year’s Melbourne Cup Tour

TOWNS across the Geelong region are invited to follow in Portarlington's footsteps last year and saddle up as a destination on this year's Lexus...

February 12, 2023

Theatre’s leading ladies to step out in Geelong

A trio of Australian musical theatre's pre-eminent performers will join John Foreman's 30-piece Australian Pops Orchestra on stage in Geelong next week. For one night...

February 11, 2023

Local livability gets top marks in PwC index

SURF Coast and Bellarine towns have scored highly in PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) list of the best places to live in regional Victoria, locking in three...

February 11, 2023

Bird Rock toilet block set to be replaced

THE toilet block at Bird Rock in Jan Juc is slated to be replaced, and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA)...

February 11, 2023

Febfast launches fitness challenge

Annual health initiative febfast is back on this month, and organisers have introduced a new fitness-based challenge to give people another way to raise...

February 10, 2023

City’s municipal monitors named

THE state government has announced the names of the two municipal monitors who will guide the recruitment of the City of Greater Geelong’s next...

February 10, 2023

Devastation as Epworth maternity closure confirmed

TIME has run out to reverse the proposed closure of the Epworth Geelong maternity service, with the private hospital group announcing last week the...

February 10, 2023

Housing seasonal workers has benefits for all

A BUSINESS in Kennett River says it has reaped the benefits of backpackers hosted locally to work as staff, and is encouraging homeowners along...

February 10, 2023

A Day of Destruction

Next week will mark 40 years since one of Victoria and South Australia's most destructive bushfires and one of the most significant natural disasters...

February 10, 2023

Armstrong Creek community facility nears completion

A NEW $13 million community hub with early years and family services on the western side of Armstrong Creek is nearing completion. The facility, being...

February 5, 2023

Brae expert signs up to Farm My School project

The head farmer at acclaimed restaurant Brae is digging in as part of efforts to transform unused school land on the Bellarine into a...

February 4, 2023

Classic tracks from the rising Sun

Noted Sydney musician and songwriter John Kennedy will lead an all-star musical trio at the Potato Shed that pays tribute to legendary Sun Records...

February 4, 2023

CFA warns about risk of sparking dry grass fires

FARMERS and the wider community have been urged not to drive vehicles, farm machinery, mowers or motorbikes through dry grass to avoid sparking a...

February 3, 2023

Year 5 starts at college’s Surf Coast campus

CHRISTIAN College Geelong's Surf Coast campus in Torquay has welcomed its first class of Year 5 pupils, who had their first day on Tuesday...

February 3, 2023

Interest sought for building Games village in Armstrong Creek

APPLICATIONS to be help build the athletes' village earmarked for Armstrong Creek for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games are now open. On Wednesday this week,...

February 3, 2023

Training to address workforce’s digital deficit

A NEW training program coming to Geelong next week has been inspired by the need for the workforce to update its digital skills. Geelong-based Harvest...

February 3, 2023

First-time World Tour winners triumph at Cadel’s race

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) has made a successful return to the Geelong region after a two-year absence, with big crowds...

January 29, 2023

Groups start early on Good Friday fundraiser

A MAJOR Victorian hospital will again need fundraising support this year, and some groups have got started early with their efforts in 2023. Royal Children's...

January 28, 2023

Young comic talent quest coming to Geelong

The hunt for Australia's most hilarious teenager will come to Geelong next month as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Open to those aged...