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 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...

March 2, 2023

Mullens makes history with Odyssey win

PETA Mullens made history in this year's edition of the Otway Odyssey MTB Marathon, taking home her seventh line honours win in the women's...

March 2, 2023

Classic songs take the Sting out of the weather

STING took a highly entertaining trip through his illustrious back catalogue on Saturday as he brought his My Songs tour to Geelong. Held at Mt...

March 2, 2023

Pako Festa returns to its best

ALL the traditional colour and movement of Pako Festa stepped out on Saturday as the festival made a triumphant return to its usual street...

March 1, 2023

Tenders sought for Games village preparatory works

THE planning work for Geelong's Games village for Victoria 2026 has hit another milestone, with Development Victoria releasing an advance tender notice to the...

March 1, 2023

Submissions close for shire’s structure review

SUBMISSIONS closed this week for ideas on how the internal boundaries of the Surf Coast Shire can be redrawn to make it fit with...

February 28, 2023

Event to spotlight council ethics, transparency

THE next event staged by Women in Local Democracy (WILD) will consider recent developments regarding good governance at the City of Greater Geelong. To be...

February 28, 2023

Calls to properly fix Bellbrae PS oval

THE oval at Bellbrae Primary School has been closed for nearly a year, and the parent of one of the pupils says the "incompetence"...

February 27, 2023

Registrations open for Classic fundraiser

DRESS up in pink, show up and stand up against breast cancer in Geelong at this year's Mother's Day Classic. Australia's biggest fun run and...

February 27, 2023

Wait continues for strategy on shire settlement

A STRATEGY to decide where the Surf Coast's future housing will be built is still yet to arrive despite being funded more than a...

February 27, 2023

Development Plan filed for aquatic centre

THE Surf Coast Shire has compiled the overall plan to facilitate the Surf Coast Aquatic Health Centre in Torquay North. Submissions for the centre's Development...

February 26, 2023

New driver distraction rules to start next month

NEW rules to penalise driver distraction on Victorian roads will come into effect at the end of next month. The state government announced the start...

February 25, 2023

All this time: Sting to rock Mt Duneed Estate

Legendary singer-songwriter Sting has returned to Australia for the first time in nearly seven years, and is bringing his critically acclaimed My Songs tour...

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...