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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 2, 2024

Director appointed at new Torquay childcare centre

ONLY About Children (OAC) has appointed Shayne Cronin as campus director of its new childcare and kindergarten in Torquay, slated to open later this...

October 1, 2024

Digger’s resting place marked with headstone

A WORLD War I veteran's unmarked grave has now been properly commemorated thanks to the efforts of the Torquay RSL. A review of cemeteries sought...

September 30, 2024

Forum to tackle health and wellbeing challenges

THE coming G21 Regional Forum will focus on health and wellbeing, with the 2024 edition of the annual event discussing some of the pressing...

September 30, 2024

Listen up, Frogtober is near

VICTORIANS are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October as part of Frog Month Victoria, also...

September 30, 2024

Program supports men to become better allies

Women's Health Victoria (WHV) is introducing Men as Allies, a new online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting...

September 29, 2024

New programs to support those at risk of homelessness

HEALTH and wellbeing support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness will be significantly boosted in Geelong with the start of two new...

September 28, 2024

AIDA generally supports Urban Futures Strategy

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) is generally in favour of the principles and directions set out in the Surf Coast Shire's draft...

September 27, 2024

New round of TCE grants opens

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) is inviting all community groups within the 3228 postcode to apply for its coming round of grants. Funded by Bendigo Bank...

September 27, 2024

Golf event raises $18k to fight leukaemia

THE Sands Torquay has hosted another successful #DoingItForJarrod day, with the golfing day raisiing more than $18,000 for the cause. The annual event, first held...

September 25, 2024

Crazy hair shows support for foster care

KINDERGARTEN children across Geelong went wild with their hair to celebrate Foster Care Week. The efforts, part of Meli's Crazy Hair for Foster Care fundraiser,...

September 25, 2024

Local councils respond to Plan for Victoria

COUNCILS in the G21 region have responded to the state government's Plan for Victoria initiative, and the City of Greater Geelong believes the municipality...

September 25, 2024

Picioane to headline Big Boys Breakfast

AS PART of Mental Health Week, The Art of The Minds will host its annual Big Boys Breakfast at the Torquay Bowls Club next...

September 25, 2024

Watch your fruit netting and save flying foxes

WILDLIFE authorities have put the spotlight on the extent of grey-headed flying fox injuries and deaths from illegal netting entanglements, as organisations unite to...

September 24, 2024

Photos sought for city’s 2025 calendar

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting photographers from across Geelong to submit their photos for a chance to feature on the cover of...

September 24, 2024

Entries open for Otway Odyssey

ENTRIES are now open for major Australian mountain biking events, the Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon, and the Great Otway Gravel Grind, to be...

September 23, 2024

Applications open for Youth Parliament

YOUNG Victorians have been encouraged to have their say on issues that matter to them as part of next year's YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. Applications...

September 22, 2024

TEDx to return to the Surf Coast

TEDx Talks will return to the Surf Coast next month, with the latest iteration to be based around the theme of "undercurrent". The five-hour TEDx...

September 22, 2024

Multiple agencies run bushfire exercise in Aireys

MULTIPLE emergency agencies came together in Aireys Inlet on Wednesday this week to run a training exercise ahead of bushfire season. The exercise, involving both...

September 22, 2024

Debunking the myths about leukaemia

The Leukaemia Foundation is aiming to debunk the biggest myth surrounding one of Australia's deadliest cancers to help save more lives. World Leukaemia Day was...

September 21, 2024

CFA urges people to register burn-offs

AS hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online,...

September 21, 2024

Petition wants heavy vehicle access in Winchelsea preserved

SOME businesses in central Winchelsea are urging the Surf Coast Shire not to make any changes to Hesse Street that prevent access to the...

September 17, 2024

Calling out for foster carers

Foster carers across the country are putting their support behind MacKillop Family Services' 'Call Out for Carers' this Foster Care Week. Battling the ongoing decline...

September 17, 2024

Fletchers, Feed Me renew meals partnership

REAL estate agency Fletchers Bellarine has renewed its partnership with food charity Feed Me, with Fletchers donating the equivalent cost of 8,000 meals to...

September 16, 2024

G21 Regional Forum to discuss food insecurity

THE final program for this year's G21 Regional Forum has been confirmed, with one of the sessions dedicated to food security and food insecurity. According...