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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April 27, 2023

Planned burn season begins

WITH fire restrictions easing or about to ease in some parts of Victoria and calm autumn conditions, hundreds of private resident burn-offs, agricultural burns...

April 27, 2023

Mental health should be measured, says Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is urging mental health and mental wellbeing to feature strongly in the federal government's new framework of understanding how people's lives are...

April 26, 2023

Sharing stories and voices from the edge in Queenscliff

The Sacrededge Festival will return for another weekend of diversity and inclusion next month, and at least one presenter is very keen to be...

April 25, 2023

GORCAPA reopens Lorne pool consultation amid concerns

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has reopened the window for people to share their views about the lease to operate...

April 24, 2023

Pittman talks up the benefits of alcohol-free pregnancies

Olympian turned women's health doctor Dr Jana Pittman wants to get Australians talking about alcohol-free pregnancies, and safe breastfeeding practices. Announced this month as an...

April 23, 2023

Geelong Fast Rail could hit funding slowdown

FASTER train travel between Geelong and Melbourne could be heading for a funding slowdown, with reports the state government is considering pausing the infrastructure...

April 23, 2023

Good morning judge: 10CC is coming to Geelong

Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. The...

April 21, 2023

Steaming in with bright designs

After nearly two decades crafting ships, Vaughan McGillivery has turned his talents towards brighter pursuits. Operating from his home workshop in Moolap, McGillivery has founded...

April 21, 2023

Consultation opens on Twelve Apostles redevelopment

THE state and federal governments have moved to the next phase of the redevelopment of the Twelve Apostles precinct, opening community consultation on the...

April 19, 2023

Petition calls for better paths to school

MEMBERS of the Mount Duneed Regional Primary School community are calling for better paths and improved safety for pupils walking to and from the...

April 18, 2023

Torquay RSL elects new president

THE Torquay RSL has a new president for the first time in five years, with Bob Tyler stepping aside and Bob Brackin elected in...

April 17, 2023

Shire kinder applications open

Families are invited to apply for a place this year at kindergartens run by the Surf Coast Shire kindergarten for 2024, with enrolments opening...

April 16, 2023

Keep your health appointments

New research has revealed the increasing cost of living is causing important health checks, such as hearing and eye tests, to be put off. The...

April 16, 2023

Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll for Women

THE Victorian community is encouraged to nominate women who have made significant and lasting contributions to society, with the 2023 Honour Roll of Women...

April 16, 2023

Easter eggs and heart health can go together

Australians can have their chocolate eggs and their heart health too, by taking up the Heart Healthy Eating Pattern this Easter and beyond. The real...

April 16, 2023

Project gives young people a voice

A NEW initiative will give voice to young people across the region who are in most need of having it heard. Meli (formed from the...

April 15, 2023

Cultura celebrates birthday with overseas flights giveaway

CULTURA Geelong has celebrated its first birthday and marked the occasion by giving away two international return airfares to a lucky recipient. Formed from the...

April 15, 2023

Entries open for inaugural Local Word Poetry Prize

Poetry invites us to think differently, and to see differently. A poem can capture the enormity of love, war, loss or beauty in a...

April 15, 2023

Providers merge and become Meli

TWO leading non-profit organisations with a long history of serving the Geelong and the wider community have merged into a new entity with a...

April 14, 2023

Working group formed to fix Lorne childcare shortage

A NEW working group has been formed to tackle the issue of creating better childcare services in Lorne. The group, which contains representatives from Lorne...

April 14, 2023

College appeals to Premier to fund VBOSS

SENIOR students at an Apollo Bay school have directly appealed to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to include funding for the Victorian Blue Ocean Safety...

April 14, 2023

Forum to talk about “yes” vote for the Voice

THE campaign for people in the Surf Coast to vote "yes" in the coming referendum about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice...

April 9, 2023

genU to merge with Tasmanian disability provider

GEELONG-based disability and aged care support provider genU will expand from regional Victoria to across the Bass Strait following a merger with Li-Ve Tasmania. Announced...

April 8, 2023

VTIC stokes Avalon rail for State Budget

A HUGE spend of $50 million towards a railway station for Avalon Airport is among the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's (VTIC) key recommendations for next...