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 23, 2023

Joey students use kitchen skills to help out

STUDENTS at St Joseph's College in Geelong are getting busy in the kitchen to help out some of those most in need in Geelong. Established...

February 22, 2023

National Celtic Festival release first lineup

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will celebrate its 19th year in 2023, and the popular annual event in Portarlington will showcase a full...

February 22, 2023

Apollo Bay-Skenes Creek Trail dumped from City Deal

ONE of the main projects along the Great Ocean Road in the Geelong City Deal has been dumped after nearly $1 million was spent...

February 21, 2023

Applications open for Karaaf reference group

INTERESTED community members have been invited to put their names forward to join the Surf Coast Shire's Karaaf Wetlands Community Reference Group. The group will...

February 19, 2023

Group to talk green ideas at year’s first event

ENVIRONMENTAL group Geelong Sustainability will take a closer look at regenerative farming in its first Green Drinks for the year, to be held later...

February 19, 2023

Henderson moves to shadow education portfolio

GEELONG-based Senator Sarah Henderson has a new job in the Shadow Ministry, taking over the education portfolio from the retiring Alan Tudge. Formerly Shadow Communications...

February 18, 2023

Wonders of surfing confirmed in Deakin study

THE popular idea that going for a surf does wonders for mental health now has some scientific backing, with a preliminary study from Deakin...

February 17, 2023

“Dial a Grandparent” could help Lorne childcare shortage

A NEW community-driven initiative aims to create a roster of informal childcare in Lorne as a band-aid solution to keep workers and families in...

February 16, 2023

Commerce Torquay welcomes businesses back in 2023

COMMERCE Torquay has welcomed the town's traders back at its first event of 2023. More than 60 representatives from local businesses gathered for breakfast and...

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...