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 27, 2023

The Chicks coming to Mt Duneed Estate

Following their sold-out 2017 tour, including a headline slot at CMC Rocks QLD, The Chicks will make their triumphant return to Australia later this...

May 26, 2023

Shire policy to bring back outdoor dining spaces

THE Surf Coast Shire will develop policy that will allow the return of a popular space outside Jan Juc's Beach Hotel, a decision praised...

May 25, 2023

Public meeting discusses Lorne pool plan

THE proposed future for the Lorne Pool Precinct continues to draw interest, with about 70 people attending a public meeting to discuss the issue. The...

May 25, 2023

No libraries to close yet, but no extra funding

NO LIBRARIES will close across the City of Greater Geelong in the coming financial year but the impasse about the future of the library...

May 24, 2023

Coalition wants better review of infrastructure

THE South Geelong to Waurn Ponds rail duplication is now under construction but the federal Coalition is claiming the full project may not make...

May 24, 2023

Code calls for corporate responsibility on environment

AN EVENT to be held in Geelong next week will launch a worldwide push to legally prevent businesses from causing environmental damage. The Code for...

May 21, 2023

No federal funding yet for Victoria 2026

THERE is no federal money yet for the Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games but Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a funding arrangement will eventually be...

May 21, 2023

New operator appointed for myki system

PAYING for public transport in Geelong and Melbourne by credit card, smartphone or smart watch will be coming soon under the new operator of...

May 21, 2023

Budget spending measures welcomed

THE City of Greater Geelong has welcomed increased spending in some programs in the 2023/24 Federal Budget but would like more detail on others. Following...

May 20, 2023

Cats kick on with another year of Healthy Heroes

THE Geelong Cats are hard at work off the field as well as on it, resuming their efforts supporting the GMHBA Healthy Heroes program...

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,...