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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December 7, 2022

From Torquay to the AFP

FORMER Torquay resident and now Australian Federal Police (AFP) Assistant Commissioner Kristy Barrett has shared her story of persistence and success with the class...

December 5, 2022

GORCAPA releases communication strategy

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) says its new strategy shows how it will engage the community to protect, improve and...

December 2, 2022

Aireys carols to build a message of peace

THIS weekend's Aireys Inlet Community Carols will spruik the benefit of inclusion, with this year's nativity play highlighting the many places in the world...

December 2, 2022

Community upset at Epworth maternity closure

EPWORTH Geelong's plan to cease maternity services in 2023 has sparked disappointment in the community, with a petition opposing the decision pulling in more...

December 2, 2022

Reserve’s new name acknowledges Indigenous heritage

OPEN space in Armstrong Creek has been renamed to reflect the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners' ongoing connections to Country. The City of Greater Geelong has renamed...

November 30, 2022

Surviving Summer gets a second season

LOCALLY filmed hit Netflix TV series Surviving Summer will be paddling out again next year, with the global TV giant announcing a second season...

November 30, 2022

Black gets ready for the People’s Ride

ISLE of Man cyclist Tom Black has some familiarity with the roads of the Geelong region, and the former Commonwealth Games competitor will test...

November 28, 2022

RSL’s new advocates helping veterans get compensation

A NEW team of Compensation Advocates is hard at work at the Torquay RSL, helping veterans get the support they need. The four advocates are...

November 26, 2022

Crowded House rock Mt Duneed Estate

LIKE the headline act's song, fans had four seasons in one day as Crowded House finally made it to Geelong after a COVID-imposed delay. The...

November 25, 2022

QMF steps on stage this weekend

AFTER three years off stage, the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will return in a big way this weekend. Tickets have sold out to the popular...

November 25, 2022

Police to increase Surf Coast patrols during Schoolies

VICTORIA Police say they will have a highly visible presence on the Surf Coast during the Schoolies period. Typically starting in mid-November after the last...

November 25, 2022

Get ready to vote, Victorians

VOTERS across the Geelong region and Victoria as a whole should be warming up to exercise their democratic franchise, with election day polls to...

November 25, 2022

Torquay SLSC hails good result from ADOTG fundraiser

THE Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club has made the most of a brief fundraising window at Saturday's A Day on the Green concert, pulling in...

November 25, 2022

Tourism Jobs Bank launches app

THE Tourism Jobs Bank is getting ready to help fill local staff shortages over the summer season with the release of a new app. The...

November 25, 2022

Free blues music on offer

THE music offering in Queenscliff is now even better this weekend, with free blues music to be presented tomorrow (Saturday, November 26) and Sunday,...

November 21, 2022

Liberals pledge 50,000 more regional lots

THE Liberals say their election commitment to create an extra 50,000 housing lots in regional Victoria within two years will make it easier for...

November 21, 2022

Hussein pledges planning funds for third green

THE long-awaited third green at Torquay Bowls Club will get a major boost if Labor wins next week's state election, with Labor candidate for...

November 21, 2022

Operator launches ferry big push for more staff

SEAROAD Ferries has set sail on what it is describing as its biggest ever push to find more staff as its new Queenscliff terminal...

November 20, 2022

Candidates decided for Victorian election

VOTERS extremely keen to have their say in next week's election are now doing so, with ballot draws finalised and early voting opening. On Monday...

November 19, 2022

Festival to showcase Australian, international films

FILMS from Australia and around the world will be showcased in this year's edition of the North Bellarine Film Festival, which begins today (Friday,...

November 18, 2022

One Agency Surf Coast wins two national awards

One Agency Surf Coast has taken home two awards in this year's One Agency Australasian Awards. Presented in Sydney last week, the awards recognise excellence...

November 18, 2022

Torquay SLSC to be celebrated at 500th A Day on the Green

CROWDED House's gig tomorrow at Mt Duneed Estate will be a special night in more ways than one. The event will not only be the...

November 17, 2022

Liberals commit to axing stamp duty for first home buyers

THE Victorian Liberals have made a stamp duty election pitch straight at families and young people looking to get onto the housing ladder. At the...

November 16, 2022

Labor commits $1m for new Armstrong Creek secondary college

LABOR will take steps towards building another secondary school in Armstrong Creek if it wins the November 26 election, pledging to put $1 million...