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 7, 2025

Torquay vacant block sells for $3.55m

A VACANT block in Torquay close to the beach has been sold at auction, selling for more than $3.5 million. McCartney Real Estate auctioned the...

March 7, 2025

Banking on balance

BALANCING a fulfilling career while prioritising family to achieve a healthy work-life balance is a challenge many professionals face. For Sarah Posterino and Karen Mason,...

March 7, 2025

A leading business and e-commerce expert

SARAH Quinney is making waves in the local business scene with her Boardsox Surf Shop in Ocean Grove. As a female-led business, Boardsox is more...

March 7, 2025

Scoring points for women’s basketball

GEORGIA McLean is a lawyer who brings a strong legal and governance perspective to Geelong United Basketball. She not only sits on the board,...

March 7, 2025

Modern and pragmatic legal services

IN the dynamic landscape of legal services, Neon Legal stands out as innovative and modern. Based in Melbourne and Geelong, Neon Legal is a forward-thinking...

March 7, 2025

Working to expand reach and connection

CLOVERDALE Community Centre chief executive officer Liz Bonner has the privilege of leading an organisation that is deeply rooted in community development and social justice....

March 7, 2025

Priceline Pharmacy Torquay celebrates opening

PRICELINE Pharmacy Torquay has celebrated its new tenure under local ownership with a grand opening on Saturday.

March 7, 2025

Helping people make their dreams a reality

RUTH VAN EEKELEN feels incredibly blessed to have owned Aussie Bellarine for the past 10 years. "At Aussie Bellarine, our mission goes beyond business. We...

March 7, 2025

United in a love for the game

MEET the women behind one of the country's largest basketball associations and new WNBL franchise Geelong United. Jessica Chappell's role as board chair is all...

March 7, 2025

Creating healthier, more connected communities

BEST friends, mums and Torquay locals Emma Sharp and Niki Leana are creating a community and building a movement like no other in Geelong...

March 5, 2025

Drivers offered advice about lights and sirens

AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) is urging all road users to be careful near ambulances responding to emergencies so paramedics and first responders can quickly reach...

March 4, 2025

Survey identifies social justice concerns in Corangamite, Wannon

A WIDE-ranging survey by the Salvation Army has identified the major social justice concerns in the federal electorates of Corangamite and Wannon. Held for the...

March 4, 2025

Names still sought for footy awards

AFL Barwon is still seeking nominations for names for some of the awards it hands out during the football and netball season each year. The...

March 4, 2025

Survey seeks feedback from autistic community

AUSTISM Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its first national survey in 10 years, and is seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and...

March 4, 2025

Shire applies for funds to design Anglesea hub

THE Surf Coast Shire is pressing on with the design phase of the redevelopment of the McMillan Street precinct in Anglesea, voting to apply...

March 3, 2025

BCNA urges greater awareness of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has revealed early-onset breast cancer now accounts for over one-fifth of all breast cancer cases in Victoria, with 1,067...

March 3, 2025

Anam Cara begins information sessions

ANAM Cara House Geelong has begun a series of free information sessions open to the community. Held in the library of the hospital's facility in...

March 2, 2025

Torquay blood donors give generously

LIFEBLOOD has thanked the Torquay community for what it described as another successful visit to the coastal town earlier this month. The organisation's mobile blood...

March 2, 2025

Share your Fatboy Slim memory and win

MUSIC fans are counting down the days when Fatboy Slim will be in Geelong right here, right now. The Fatboy Slim Loves Australia tour, which...

February 28, 2025

Calls to shift Great Ocean Road’s tourism model

THE tourism model for the Great Ocean Road will have to change significantly to reflect it is part of a living system and has...

February 26, 2025

CFA reveals data on illegal fires

DATA just released by CFA and the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed a huge number of Victorian fire-related offences over the past five years...

February 24, 2025

Vale Eugene ‘Titch’ Cullity, 1928-2025

THE Torquay SLSC is in mourning following the passing of a much-respected member and a key part of the club's early years. Judge Eugene "Titch"...

February 24, 2025

Ambulance response times for region released

PARAMEDICS in the Barwon South West region responded to 7,230 Code 1 cases in the past quarter, according to new data from Ambulance Victoria...

February 23, 2025

Survey finds most people need advice on nutrition

A new VicHealth survey has found three in five Australians do not know who to trust when it comes to nutrition advice. The survey of...