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 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...

October 8, 2022

Callinan prepares for short mayoral stint

A show coming to the Potato Shed later this month will see the popularly unelected Damian Callinan slip on the mayoral robes for 24...

October 7, 2022

Mathieson picked in Renegades Academy squad

NORTH Geelong left-arm quick Tom Mathieson is in the 12-player Renegades Academy squad now playing matches against ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifiers Scotland...

October 6, 2022

Australian National Surf Museum master plan revealed

THE vision for the future of the Australian National Surf Museum (ANSM) has been revealed and given the green light by the Surf Coast...

October 6, 2022

Tornadoes win trio of grand finals

The Torquay Tornadoes have stormed their way through the Hockey Geelong grand finals this year, winning three - Under 14, Division 1 Women and...

October 5, 2022

Coastal Public and Acess Risk Grants

MANGERS of coastal Crown land can apply for grants of up to $150,000 in the latest round of a state government program. The $1 million...

October 5, 2022

City wants ideas about new Whittington Link

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking ideas from the public as it works on a plan to shape the future of social infrastructure...

October 4, 2022

Riordan wants answers over Twelve Apostles land

THE state Labor Government has compulsorily acquired land for a new visitor centre near the Twelve Apostles, but Polwarth Liberal MP Richard Riordan says...

October 4, 2022

Views sought to shape outdoor dining

THE City of Greater Geelong wants contributions from hospitality businesses as well as the community at large to help develop Outdoor Dining Guidelines. The guidelines...

October 2, 2022

Blues Train stokes next generation

THE Blues Train will, for the first time, feature a blend of emerging and established Australian contemporary blues and roots musicians in services throughout...

October 2, 2022

The Geelong Club to open for first-ever tours

ONE of Geelong's most exclusive institutions will open to tours for the first and very limited time only as part of this year's Geelong...

September 30, 2022

Cats get the cream in AFL Grand Final triumph

THE Geelong Cats rode a wave of support from the entire Geelong community and finished off their season in imperious fashion, smashing the Sydney...

September 30, 2022

Replica recalls daysof bathing boxes

THE Torquay & District Historical Society has created a replica of a well-known feature of the town's beach history and will unveil it the...