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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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...

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...

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...

June 11, 2025

Shire’s youth thank first responders

YOUNG people on the Surf Coast have shown their appreciation for our region's first responders ahead of Thank a First Responder Day on Wednesday...

June 10, 2025

Environmental groups Viva LNG reaction SCT

ENVIRONMENTAL groups have slammed the decision to approve Viva Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, arguing questions about safety and...

June 10, 2025

Shire sets advocacy priorities

THE Surf Coast Shire council has set its advocacy priorities for this year, with projects including a safer cycling connection between Torquay and Geelong...

June 9, 2025

Councils urged to help end period poverty

National charity Share the Dignity has written to every local councillor and mayor in Australia, urging them to take action on period poverty by...

June 3, 2025

Artists sought for ROAM event

CENTRAL Geelong will host a new arts event later this year, and the City of Greater Geelong is calling for expressions of interests from...

June 3, 2025

Work starts on Torquay footpath link

THE Surf Coast Shire has started construction of a new footpath on the west side of the Surf Coast Highway that will connecting Baines...