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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January 15, 2025

Great Ocean Road visitors urged to be wary of ‘naughty things’

GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) has launched a new campaign that aims to ensure visitors have a great holiday this summer and "Beware...

January 14, 2025

Paramedics urge community to stay safe on hot days

Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take...

January 10, 2025

Home building tipped to pick up this year

THE pace of home building is expected to pick up over the next 12 months, though fewer interest rate cuts than thought earlier may...

January 10, 2025

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the...

January 10, 2025

Bells to host Victorian Junior Surfing Titles opener

THE field has been set for the first round of the No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, to be held this weekend...

January 10, 2025

Nippers compete at Cosy Corner

JUST over 900 Nippers took over Torquay front beach on Friday last week during Life Saving Victoria's Cosy Corner Carnival.

January 8, 2025

Repair works yet to start on bridge

THE Pollocksford Road Bridge in Gnarwarre will be closed for at least another three months, with repair works yet to start. In an update late...

January 8, 2025

Renovations begin at Hoop Gallery

WORK has begun to renovate Torquay's only non-for-profit art gallery, Hoop Gallery, as part of a $1.4 million upgrade to the arts precinct at...

January 7, 2025

Wilderness paramedics stand by for summer response

WITH Victorians heading outdoors this summer, Ambulance Victoria's (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness areas across the...

January 7, 2025

Tick off your health checklist this summer

The new year is here, and many of us have switched off from work or school to spend time with family and friends. Cancer Council...

January 6, 2025

Campaign urges high-risk driving to be reported

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign to crack down on...

January 6, 2025

Program seeks funding to make it mainstream

Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has joined a coalition of groups calling for the statewide expansion of a program that addresses violence...

January 4, 2025

Dream of Shakespeare

Ozact is presenting Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of celebrations for its 30th anniversary. The company has been bringing the Bard's works to...

January 4, 2025

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to serve up local events

THE Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is again spreading beyond the big city next year, with several events to be held in the Geelong...

January 3, 2025

Survey finds shortage of property investors driving rental crisis

A new study conducted by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) has revealed a need...

January 2, 2025

Golfers tee off for St Therese

THE Ghanda & St Therese Golf Classic drew a field of 100 to The Sands Torquay this year. St Therese Catholic Primary School teacher Leigh...

January 2, 2025

Torquay Rotarians help build toilets in PNG

TORQUAY Rotarians have been part of a nearly four-year effort to build composting toilets for a school in a remote village in Papua New...

January 2, 2025

Deakin receives huge bequest

DEAKIN University has received the largest single bequest in its history. Last month, the university - which has campuses on the Geelong Waterfront and in...

December 30, 2024

Shire sets council meeting calendar

THE Surf Coast Shire has released its council meeting schedule for 2025, with meetings to be held in all wards of the shire. The first...

December 30, 2024

Endo treatment now listed on PBS

Australians living with endometriosis now have access to the first treatment to be subsidised for the condition by the federal government in more than...

December 27, 2024

Tourism inquiry considers investment incentives

A FEDERAL parliamentary inquiry is recommending incentives to encourage both accommodation and attractions in regional Australia, but a peak body for the local tourism...

December 27, 2024

Renders released of Armstrong Creek Sports Centre

RENDERS have been released for the coming Armstrong Creek Sports Centre. The centre - one of three projects in Geelong being developed through the Regional...

December 26, 2024

Centre’s Creative Engine revs again

GEELONG Arts Centre's artistic development program has announced its inaugural Associate Artists and the latest recipients of the Creative Engine Grants and Launchpad initiative. These...

December 26, 2024

Surf Coast Classic to head to the hills again

ANOTHER part of the region's natural beauty will be showcased in the midweek races at next month's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR). The...