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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November 26, 2025

Rising UV levels spark sun safety reminder

SUNSMART is urging all Victorians to remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide as the UV levels begin to rise across the state...

November 26, 2025

Dive into a book this summer, win prizes

THE Victorian government is giving children the opportunity to swap screens for stories these summer holidays, as part of the fifth annual Big Summer...

November 25, 2025

Under 16s face new social media age rules: how families can prepare

THERE is less than a month until until Australia's social media minimum age restrictions take effect, and experts at the Triple P Positive Parenting...

November 20, 2025

Winchelsea memorial restored, upgraded

A CENTURY-old part of Winchelsea's history has received a $103,945 upgrade that has provided more functional clubroom space for the town's RSL sub-branch. RSL members...

November 19, 2025

Veteran cricketers sought

VETERANS Cricket Victoria (VCV) is on the lookout for new players as the new season begins. Although it is a game where everyone gets a...

November 18, 2025

Government reveals response to women’s pain inquiry

THE Victorian government has announced its response to the Inquiry into Women's Pain, which will include "green whistle" pain relief, setting a statewide standard...

November 18, 2025

Fire season to officially begin in a fortnight

FIRE season for the coming summer will officially begin in parts of Victoria's south-west in less than a fortnight, with the CFA to declare...

November 18, 2025

DASH program makes a difference

STUDENTS at Torquay College are proving that leadership and community action start early, with this year's Grade 6 cohort making an impact through their...

November 17, 2025

Phoebe Crockett sworn in

THE Surf Coast Shire's ninth councillor has finally been found and sworn in, with Phoebe Crockett officially filling the vacancy in Torquay Ward on...

November 16, 2025

Support act named for Jimmy Barnes concert

JIMMY Barnes' concert in Geelong is just over a week away, and he has announced a special guest will start the show. On Friday last...

November 15, 2025

GORCAPA defends Point Grey designs

THE Great Ocean Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) has defended the designs for the redevelopment of Point Grey, describing it as a "pragmatic" approach...

November 14, 2025

Waurn Ponds remembers the fallen

THE community gathered on Sunday ahead of Remembrance Day to pay tribute to all Australians who have served and fallen in service to...

November 14, 2025

Project explores making fertiliser from emissions

COMBUSTION engine emissions could be transformed into sustainable fertiliser if a project between Deakin University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) and...

November 12, 2025

Roo tours to hit 80k mark

ANGLESEA Golf Club will mark a milestone next month by welcoming the 80,000th person to take part in its kangaroo tours. The club expects to...

November 11, 2025

City adopts Long Term Financial Plan

THE City of Greater Geelong has set its fiscal direction for the next decade, adopting a Long Term Financial Plan at its council meeting...

November 11, 2025

Towns could get lower speed limits

SPEED limits in parts of Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven and Moggs Creek could drop as low as 20kmh in some places, according to the...

November 5, 2025

Support network launched for Australians with essential tremor

It is the most common movement disorder in the world, but until now, Australians with essential tremor (ET) lacked a support network to advocate...

November 3, 2025

Liberals slam Labor as crime numbers climb

CRIME has risen in the past year across the Surf Coast and Geelong according to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), and the Victorian Liberals...

November 3, 2025

Shire adds International Men’s Day to calendar

THE Surf Coast Shire has made some changes to its awareness raising calendar for the next four years, including the addition of International Men's...

November 3, 2025

Shire seeks sites to build homes in Lorne

THE Surf Coast Shire is on the hunt for sites to build small-scale affordable housing in Lorne, and will also ask the Victorian government...

October 31, 2025

Campaign warns child abuse offenders of consequences

CRIME Stoppers Victoria (CSV) and Victoria Police have launched a confronting new campaign with a blunt warning to offenders: if you view child abuse...

October 31, 2025

Neighbours lose objection rights under Victorian planning reforms

NEIGHBOURS will no longer be able to object to subdivisions, standalone home builds and townhouse developments following a major planning system overhaul in Victoria. On...

October 31, 2025

Campfire safety urged over Melbourne Cup weekend

AS VICTORIANS venture into the state's forests and parks this Melbourne Cup weekend, the Conservation Regulator Victoria, CFA, Parks Victoria, and Forest Fire Management...

October 29, 2025

Environmental activism awarded

ORGANISATIONS and individuals from across the Geelong region have been lauded for their work towards protecting the environment. This year's Community Environment Awards recipients have...