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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March 31, 2023

Council passes stronger cat confinement laws

NEW and more restrictive cat confinement rules have been passed by the Surf Coast Shire, and will come into effect in six months. Adopted by...

March 30, 2023

Bowl up for a good cause in Anglesea

ANGLESEA Bowling Club and Great Ocean Road Real Estate have teamed up to roll out a charity event for a good cause. The Great Ocean...

March 30, 2023

Refugee family arriving in Aireys soon

THE "Bring Them Here" project in Aireys Inlet has celebrated its success and revealed more about the refugee family who will arrive in the...

March 20, 2023

Leisure Networks deliver Fair Access workshops to local LGA’s.

AS the Regional Sports Assembly for the Barwon Region, Leisure Networks have helped to deliver Fair Access training workshops to four of the Barwon's...

March 19, 2023

Groups invited to apply for Inclusive grants

NOT-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote and create a more inclusive and thriving community are being encouraged to apply for a...

March 15, 2023

Open Gardens Victoria Cape Otway Farm

A REVITALISED farm in Modewarre will open to the public for the first time as part of the Open Gardens Victoria initiative. Olivia Tipler and...

March 15, 2023

Aerial effects to slow Otways dieback

JOINT efforts to slow the spread of destructive dieback in the Otways have taken to the air. Agencies are working together to combat Phytophthora cinnamomi,...

March 14, 2023

Gromsearch winners lock in spot at Bells

A FIELD of 72 of the finest junior surfers from around the country descended on URBNSURF to compete for the title of GromSearch National...

March 14, 2023

Shire to press on with carbon offset planting

THE Surf Coast Shire has lost its accreditating partner in a carbon offset planting near Buckley but is pressing ahead with the project regardless. Last...

March 13, 2023

Advanced Fibre Cluster partners with BAE Systems

A CONSORTIUM of advanced manufacturers led by Geelong-based companies has signed a partnership with one of Australia's largest defence contractors. At last week's Australia International...

March 13, 2023

Geelong trio step up to the plate at World Baseball Classic

GEELONG baseball is being represented not once but thrice on the international stage this week, with a trio part of the Australian team at...

March 12, 2023

Storm Div 1 Women sign US import

THE Bellarine Storm have revealed United States player Bh'rea Griffin will be the import player in their Division 1 Women's side ahead of the...

March 12, 2023

Victoria 2026 HQ in Geelong to double in size

THE Geelong-based headquarters of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games are expanding considerably to meet the efforts to come.Last week, the state government announced organisers...

March 12, 2023

Tenders open for Games village civil works

EXPRESSIONS of interest (EOI) have opened for works associated with the Victoria 2026 villages being built in Geelong and elsewhere in regional Victoria. About 7,000...

March 11, 2023

New teachers’ academy opens in Geelong

GEELONG is now home to the first of seven new centres across Victoria that will offer advanced training for teachers. On Thursday last week, Minister...

March 11, 2023

Mik Maks Songs to Help Us Grow

The wait is over for groovy movers, pirate wannabes and Mik Mak fans of all ages, who are rejoicing with the release of the...

March 10, 2023

Scale Facilitation gives Deakin $10m for AI research

ARTIFICIAL intelligence research at one of Geelong's Deakin University campuses will take a leap forward through a $10 million commitment from Scale Facilitation. The business...

March 9, 2023

St Joseph’s, Highton Durran win BWCC flags

THE Barwon Women's Cricket Competition (BWCC) wrapped up its 2023 season at the weekend, staging its last two grand finals and crowning its last...

March 9, 2023

Airshow throttles down after record event

THE Australian International Airshow has made an enormous return to the tarmac and the sky above Avalon Airport, with an estimated 248,000 people coming...

March 8, 2023

Original cinema concept exits development

ONE of the originators of the original cinema concept at the development at 85 Geelong Road, Torquay says his group is no longer part...

March 5, 2023

Partnership revs up local jobs

LONG-time Geelong-based automotive employer Ford has started up a new partnership with genU to deliver food services at three of Ford Australia's onsite cafes,...

March 5, 2023

Veterans’ hub location, sustainability queried

VETERANS and veteran represenatives from across the Geelong region are keen to see the promised $5 million Veterans and Families Hub built somewhere in...

March 4, 2023

Third edition of respectful contest nears

GEELONG schools Sacred Heart College and St Joseph's College are warming up for the third addition of the Respect Cup, to be held next...

March 2, 2023

Airshow roars to life at Avalon

THE Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defence Exposition has taken off after a four-year COVID-enforced absence, and the event's return is being hailed...