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 11, 2025

Services added to Warrnambool and Geelong Lines

EXTRA train services are coming to the Warrnambool Line, as well as more services being extended along the Geelong Line. From April 14, there will...

March 10, 2025

Water authorities sign new partnership

CORANGMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Barwon Water have signed a new four-year agreement. Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2022, the Partnership...

March 9, 2025

Learn the signs of childhood stroke

THIS week is Childhood Stroke Week, and the Stroke Foundation is urging Australian parents and families to familiarise themselves with the signs of stroke...

March 7, 2025

Celebrating 120 years of evolution

WHEN Davidsons first opened its doors in Geelong in 1905, the concept of women in accounting was almost unthinkable. Fast-forward 120 years, and while the...

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

Ensuring women’s voices are at the forefront

BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant is proud to be part of a State Government that is working hard to create a safe and equal society...

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

Expertise in a changing field

Cahill Family Lawyers is proud to help celebrate and support women in business. The boutique firm specialises only in family law matters, offering expert legal...

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

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

Dedication to skincare excellence

DR SABA QUTUB, a registered medical practitioner and cosmetic physician practicing in Australia, founded DRSQ Skincare with a vision to provide customised, effective and...

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

Making grocery shopping affordable and sustainable

AT 27 and in the midst of a pandemic, Lisa Newton founded Dusty's Bulk Foods in Torquay. More than just a business, Lisa built a...

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

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 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 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

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...

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...

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...