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 21, 2019

Play says it’s time to talk about suicide

GEELONG’S Sacred Heart College will next week host a free play and workshop exploring the topic of teenage suicide. Not-for-profit organisation The Parents Guides is...

March 21, 2019

Local mayors appointed to government advisory panel

THREE mayors from the Geelong region are among the latest 14 appointees to a panel that will provide high-level advice to the state government...

March 21, 2019

Geelong residents strike it lucky in lotto

TWO Geelong residents have struck it lucky at TattsLotto in the space of a fortnight, with their division one wins netting them more than...

March 20, 2019

Safe Harbour Precinct masterplan released for comment

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback about the $19 million Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct (GWSHP), releasing a draft masterplan for public...

March 20, 2019

Cities of Design come to Geelong

INTERNATIONAL representatives from two of Geelong’s fellow Cities of Design have shared stories about how design has shaped their cities for the better. The City...

March 20, 2019

ARMSTRONG GEELONG CATS FAMILY FUN DAY

Get your blue and white hoops out, Cats fans! It’s time for the spectacular Geelong Cats Family Fun Day at Armstrong.

March 20, 2019

Highton childcare centre opens

FAMILIES in the Highton area are now enjoying a range of children’s services in a new centre jointly funded by the City of Greater...

March 20, 2019

Low Light returns to highlight Queenscliff

THE Low Light Festival will return to Queenscliff this year, with an expected 7000 visitors from far and wide to converge on the Bellarine. Member...

March 20, 2019

Anglesea’s Village Fair cuts back on rubbish

THE Anglesea Primary School community has cleaned up in a big way after its Village Fair, dramatically cutting the amount of waste from the...

March 20, 2019

Barwon Water drops application for borefield water

BARWON Water has withdrawn its application to renew its licence to pull water from the Barwon Downs borefield for the moment, citing “concern and...

March 20, 2019

FAIR FOCUSES ON SMALL BUSINESS

Federal government agencies, not-for-profits andbusiness leaders offered a pop-up event of tips and advice at the Geelong Small Business Fair in Newtown on Friday...

March 20, 2019

Cayley can, and you can too

THE Torquay Hockey Club is supporting VicHealth’s This Girl Can Vic campaign, and is encouraging women across the region to get involved. A big part...

March 20, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Over the past 10 days I have been lucky enough to be with “my brothers” in the far north of New Zealand enjoying friendships,...

March 20, 2019

Committee for Lorne:

What an end to the pennant season for the Lorne Bowls Club! All three pennant sides won their respective grand final games, a unique...

March 20, 2019

IN BRIEF – March 21st, 2019

Women’s sailing program ROYAL Geelong Yacht Club’s Women In Sailing Program began around five years ago, with 12 mature ladies involved with the Pacer boats,...

March 20, 2019

Rebate programs lower water bills

TWO community rebate programs funded by the state government are helping Victorians doing it tough to reduce their water bills. Minister for Water Lisa Neville...

March 20, 2019

Captains Club convenes in Barwon Heads

THE Barwon Heads Football Netball Club Captains Club launch for the 2019 season was recently held at Beach House in Barwon Heads. Club president Tim...

March 20, 2019

Surf Coast Relay for Life raises more than $54,000

A TOUCHING message of hope and strength was widespread at the Surf Coast Relay for Life at the weekend, bringing in more than $54,000...

March 20, 2019

Work life balance for parents at Torquay College

IN a bid to create work life balance for parents of children at Torquay College, the school has announced it will continue to use...

March 20, 2019

Tigers accept GCA penalty

THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club is “reluctantly” accepting a penalty from the Geelong Cricket Association for breaching the points cap in four games, but...

March 20, 2019

POWER ON: Coker says new hub will charge up local renewables projects

THE Geelong region would get up to $10 million towards supporting local renewables projects that reduce power bills under an election pledge made by...

March 14, 2019

Youngsters pursue the tennis dream

SURF Coast coach Olivia Rich is a girl on a mission: to find the state’s - no, the nation’s - next big tennis star,...

March 14, 2019

Clapton Chronicles plays Curlewis

The Clapton Chronicles will be making its way to the popular Curlewis Clubhouse Soiree on Saturday March 23, kickstarting the 2019 series with a...

March 14, 2019

Colac Otway finds alternate recyclables solution

THE Colac Otway Shire has found a short-term alternative to sending its recyclables to landfill, following the sudden closure of SKM’s Geelong plant. The EPA...