About: jamestaylor

Profile: 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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

November 11, 2024

Watch out for just-hatched hoodies

VOLUNTEER birdwatchers and rangers from the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority are urging community members to follow safety precautions to protect hooded...

November 11, 2024

Tenders open for Torquay hockey pitch

A LONG-awaited hockey pitch at Banyul-Warri Fields in Torquay North is a step closer, with the start of a tender process for the project. The...

November 10, 2024

Event tees off to raise funds for Torquay SLSC

THE annual Torquay SLSC (TSLSC) Golf Day fundraiser has been hailed as another success. Held on October 25 at RACV Resort Torquay, golfers played in...

November 9, 2024

Annual golf event supports breast cancer research

THE Sands Torquay held its annual Breast Cancer Charity Ladies Golf Day on Thursday last week, raising about $19,500 in support of research into...

November 8, 2024

Grant to improve mobile coverage in Torquay

MOBILE connectivity in Torquay during times of emergency will be improved through the latest round of the federal government's Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP). In the...

November 8, 2024

Intentional design, excellent results

WHEN envisioning a home, most of us picture a beautiful space, but what truly makes a house a home is not just the look...

November 6, 2024

Emergency service volunteers receive vital grants

EMERGENCY service volunteers across the Geelong region are among those sharing in $15 million in grants from this year's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...

November 6, 2024

Geelong Food Relief Centre gets state grant

GEELONG Food Relief Centre is one of four organisations that will receive a state government grant to improve co-ordination of the supply and distribution of...

November 5, 2024

Fighting fires from the air for 40 years

THIS summer, Forest Fire Management Victoria's (FFMVic) helicopter rappel program is celebrating 40 years of delivering forest firefighters to fight some of the state's...

November 4, 2024

Bystander defibrillations have lasting positive effects

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...

November 4, 2024

Environment Victoria lauds local campaign successes

A PAIR of community groups in the Geelong region have been lauded by Environment Victoria for their highly effective advocacy for causes. OCEAN (Otway Coastal...

November 2, 2024

Research reveals health access barriers

NEW research has detailed barriers to sexual and reproductive health access for women in the Barwon South West region. This report, the first of its...

November 1, 2024

Community to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

AUSTRALIANS will pause and reflect not only on Remembrance Day itself but on the day before to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who died...

October 30, 2024

Show support this Blue Knot Day

The Blue Knot Foundation is calling on Australians to unite for Blue Knot Day on Thursday, October 31 - a national event dedicated to...

October 29, 2024

TCE grants round closes soon

APPLICATIONS close soon for the latest round of grants from Torquay Community Enterprise. Funded by Torquay's Bendigo Bank and overseen by a local board of...

October 28, 2024

Gawk Outdoor expands billboards into NSW

LEADING regional Victorian Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertiser Gawk Outdoor is expanding into regional NSW with the coming launch of four new digital billboards in the...

October 27, 2024

Cultura, The Gordon announce joint training venture

CULTURA and The Gordon Institute of TAFE are collaborating on a new venture to deliver accredited training to the multicultural communities in the Geelong...

October 23, 2024

Road maintenance season begins

THE Victorian government has started a $964 million road maintenance blitz to rebuild, repair, and resurface roads across Victoria. Road workers will begin delivering the equivalent...

October 21, 2024

Deadline looms for lodging your own tax return

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded taxpayers that the due date for individuals who lodge their own income tax return - October 31...

October 21, 2024

Understanding creaky knees

La Trobe University researchers have discovered that almost half the population has "creaky knees" in a study investigating how common the problem is and...

October 20, 2024

A simple check can save your life

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians to check their breasts. Data shows breast cancer is the most common...

October 19, 2024

Our Village needs corporate helpers for Christmas

OUR Village is calling for businesses and companies to get into the Christmas spirit this year and sign up for volunteer shifts to help...

October 18, 2024

Eco-Logic awarded tender for lighthouse tours

THE Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has officially given Eco-Logic Education & Environment Services the green light to keep running tours...