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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October 21, 2022

Shire to drive up community support for pool

THE Surf Coast Shire has widened its advocacy for more funding for the proposed aquatic centre in Torquay to enlist the community's support, and...

October 20, 2022

Surf Coast Secondary picks up pickleball grant

SURF Coast Secondary College have used a grant from the Surf Coast Shire to get their students into the fastest-growing sport in the United...

October 20, 2022

Roundtable seeks solutions for jobs, skills shortages

TRAINING reform and hiring a previously-overlooked cohort of workers were among the ideas floated at a roundtable hosted by the federal government in Ocean...

October 19, 2022

Torquay branch celebrates 75 years of Lions

THE Torquay Lions Club have celebrated its part in helping the global club reach the milestone of 75 years of service. Lions Clubs International began...

October 19, 2022

Shire wants views on its strategy for youth

THE Surf Coast Shire has drafted its Youth Strategy for the next three years and has released it for public feedback. Informed by community consultation,...

October 17, 2022

MIFF and Always Live bring music to Geelong

In an Australian first, Mushroom Pictures, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) and Always Live will bring the magic of music and film to...

October 16, 2022

Early bird entries close soon for People’s Ride

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race returns better than ever next year, and riders of all ages and abilities are being welcomed back...

October 16, 2022

Brett Ince steps away from TGGB

TOURISM Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB) executive director Brett Ince is on the move, announcing he will resign from the role towards the...

October 15, 2022

Grants help local groups save money and the environment

A QUINTET of community facilities across the Geelong region will cut not only their energy bills but also their greenhouse gas emissions through projects...

October 15, 2022

Sri Lanka among favourites as T20 World Cup nears

THE ICC Men's T20 World Cup begins at Kardinia Park in two days, and one of the Group A sides playing there is among...

October 15, 2022

Ticket sales open for Great Ocean Road Volleyfest

THE biggest international festival of beach volleyball is coming Down Under, with Torquay set to host the new Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest from...

October 14, 2022

White Night shines again in Geelong

WHITE Night returned to the streets of central Geelong for the first time in four years, and an estimated 93,000 people joined in the...

October 14, 2022

Shire makes significant progress on Council Plan

THE Surf Coast Shire is working its way through what needs to be done in its Council Plan, with the shire completing or making...

October 14, 2022

Ceremony to remember pregnancy, infant loss

GEELONG Cemeteries Trust will hold its second Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Ceremony in its purpose-built garden this Saturday, October 15. The trust held...

October 13, 2022

Rotary to pop up with a book fair

A SUDDEN influx of books has led the Rotary Club of Torquay to announce a surprise pop-up edition of its annual book fair. The book...

October 13, 2022

GCA announce draw for T20 competition

THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) has revealed details about its coming T20 Cup, including the draw for the first round. The tournament will see 32...

October 13, 2022

Men talk mental health over breakfast

MEN'S mental health was in the spotlight in Torquay on World Mental Health Day, with a special breakfast feauring former AFL and NRL players...

October 12, 2022

Rotarians get walking to end polio

THE Torquay Rotary Club has joined global efforts this month to step out and eradicate polio forever. Ahead of World Polio Day, observed on October...

October 12, 2022

Riordan flags GORCAPA shakeup if Liberals win

"DRAMATIC change" is coming to land near the Great Ocean Road if the Liberals win in November, with Polwarth Liberal MP Richard Riordan pledging...

October 11, 2022

Jhye Clark named in U18 All-Australian team

QUEENSCLIFF and Geelong Falcons player Jhye Clark has got a guernsey in this year's NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys All-Australian Team. The team was...

October 11, 2022

T20 World Cup conditions are pitch perfect

THERE is less than a fortnight until some of the world's best cricketers square up at Kardinia Park, and a key part of the...

October 11, 2022

Clubs’ commitment to road safety rewarded

SEVERAL football and netball clubs in the Geelong region are among those sharing in half a million dollars of grants for promoting road safety...

October 9, 2022

Andrews charges up Victoria’s energy storage target

THE state government has announced Australia's biggest energy storage targets, and a project in the Barwon region is part of the mix. Last week, Premier...

October 8, 2022

More upgrades coming in boating plan’s second stage

THE latest Victorian Recreational Boating Action Plan 2022-23 will deliver more than $42 million of improvements to recreational boating. Supported by funding from boaters' registration...