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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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May 20, 2023

ab [intra] to step out in Geelong

The Sydney Dance Company will present contemporary dance masterpiece ab in Geelong next week. Fresh from the international stages of France, including a sold-out...

May 19, 2023

Fundraising house project off to healthy start

THE Barwon Health Foundation is laying the foundations of its single biggest fundraiser yet with the House4Health Charity Auction. All proceeds from the sale of...

May 19, 2023

GRLC, city at odds about proposed closures

THREE libraries are proposed to shut across the municipality of Geelong, and the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC)...

May 17, 2023

Region’s conservation excellence awarded

A CAREFULLY restored former garage is among the winners of this year's local National Trust Heritage Awards. The awards, organised by the Geelong and Region...

May 16, 2023

Sisters to take on the Great Ocean Road Running Festival

TORQUAY'S Emily Checinski is hoping for a personal best in the Great Ocean Road Running Festival next weekend - and if she finishes in...

May 15, 2023

Labor talks up support measures in Federal Budget

GEELONG's federal Labor MPs say the benefits of the 2023/24 Federal Budget will be widespread and will ease cost of living pressures for many...

May 14, 2023

City’s roads and infrastructure funding topped up

THERE is more than a million extra dollars being added to the City of Greater Geelong's allocation in the latest round of the Local...

May 14, 2023

Major infrastructure projects go under review

THE federal Labor Government has started a review into all major infrastructure slated to be built over the next decade, but a Victorian Liberal...

May 14, 2023

New Gateways CEO starts work

THE new chief executive officer of Gateways Support Services has officially started in the role. Rohan Braddy, who was appointed in mid-February, is well known...

May 14, 2023

State inquiry seeks feedback on road users’ behaviour

A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into how road safety behaviours have changed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic is seeking more public feedback. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant,...

May 13, 2023

Trial to explore cannabis’ relief to endometriosis pain

Researchers from Deakin University are exploring the potential of medicinal cannabis to manage pain experienced by those with endometriosis. The EndoCannED trial will look at...

May 13, 2023

Events to nurture the mind, body and soul

Geelong Regional Libraries are helping the community invest in themselves with a series of "Mind, Body and Soul" events this month. Open to the public,...

May 12, 2023

Her Story to return this month

ART of the Minds is bringing back its Her Story celebration of women and their stories following the inaugural sold-out event last year. To be...

May 12, 2023

Esplanade pipeline idea for Karaaf questioned

A PLAN to reactivate a pump and pipe under The Esplanade at Torquay to pull stormwater out of the Karaaf wetlands has some merit,...

May 12, 2023

Local footy hits SEN on The Warm Up

SEN in collaboration with Times News Group has launched a new show that is bringing the best of local footy to the airwaves. Sports broadcaster...

May 11, 2023

2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards launched

THE search for Geelong's best and brighest businesses has begun again, with entries officially opening to this year's LBW Business + Wealth Advisors Geelong...

May 8, 2023

Voice advocate hopes Surf Coast’s “yes” energy will spread

A LEADING activist for the Voice says a "yes" vote at the referendum can succeed if the enthusiasm on the Surf Coast can be...

May 8, 2023

Shire approves development plan for aquatic centre

THE overarching plan to allow the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre (SCAHC) to go ahead has been given the green light by the...

May 6, 2023

Bowen urges all-in effort to reach 2030 emissions target

FEDERAL Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says Australia has only 80 months to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions so it can meet...

May 6, 2023

Employment organisations sought to find Games builders

EMPLOYMENT suppliers and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) have been invited to help find the staff to build the villages and venues in Geelong and...

May 6, 2023

Enabling the next generation of leaders

YOUNG women and non-binary people with disability are having a significant impact locally, nationally and globally through action, activism and education. People such as environmental...

May 2, 2023

Call for a long-term solution to Long COVID

Lung Foundation Australia (LFA) has warned the community to not be complacent about the risk of COVID-19 infections or reinfections as the winter flu...

May 2, 2023

Clinic to treat endo and pelvic pain patients

A HEALTH provider in Belmont will be upgraded to include a specialist centre for endometriosis and pelvic pain through federal government support. The clinic at...

May 1, 2023

VEC seeks explanation from non-voters

NEARLY 300,000 Victorians who appear to have failed to vote in the last year's state election will have an opportunity to explain why they...