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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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August 15, 2018

St Ignatius proves best for language skills

STUDENTS from St Ignatius College’s Drysdale campus recently put their English skills to the test during a competition, ranking number one in the state. The...

August 15, 2018

Neville connects with business community at luncheon

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Election Luncheon with Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville in Queenscliff on Friday. About 50 guests attended the...

August 15, 2018

Vote for shortlisted Qii House in Lorne

LOCAL Lorne property, Qii House, owned by Heather McFarlane-Kolb, was shortlisted in the 2018 HomeAway Holiday Rental Awards in the Unique category. HomeAway, the new...

August 15, 2018

Marian Smedley to stand in South Barwon

ANOTHER face familiar to local voters has thrown their hat in the ring again, with Marian Smedley announcing she had been endorsed as the...

August 15, 2018

Tudge talks immigration in Drysdale

IMMIGRATION and human rights were on the agenda inside and outside a meeting in Drysdale last week hosted by Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson,...

August 15, 2018

Coastcare movie night delves into the blue

OCEAN Grove Coastcare will host a movie night later this month featuring a film about marine conservation called Blue. To be shown at the Piping...

August 15, 2018

Jarrod Lyle passes away

AUSTRALIAN PGA Tour golfer and The Sands Torquay member Jarrod Lyle passed away last week at the age of 36. Lyle decided about two weeks...

August 15, 2018

Torquay lifesaver named volunteer of the year

THE Surf Coast and Bellarine’s best and brightest in the aquatic community were recognised at the 15th annual Awards of Excellence at the weekend. The...

August 15, 2018

Planting day marks the arrival of spring

SHAKE off the winter blues and put a ‘spring’ in your step at the 2018 The Point community planting day. With spring just around the...

August 15, 2018

Geelong-Melbourne ferry backed for three years

THE state government has backed a regular ferry between central Geelong and Melbourne for the next three years, with services expected to start early...

August 15, 2018

Northern ARC plans opened for comment

THE Northern ARC Health and Wellbeing Hub is set to be the biggest capital project build in the City of Greater Geelong's history, and...

August 15, 2018

Kardinia Park to host Festival of Sport

KARDINIA Park will be the number one destination for all keen and aspiring sportspeople later this year, with the precinct to host the inaugural...

August 15, 2018

Sirocco Travel & Cruise to host expo

SIROCCO Travel & Cruise in Newcomb will host a travel expo next month! Held upstairs in the Newcomb Library, the fun morning on Saturday September...

August 15, 2018

State and federal funds to improve Victoria’s resilience

THE federal and state governments have committed $9.1 million to improve Victoria’s resilience to natural disasters. Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus Taylor,...

August 15, 2018

Storm-damaged trees pruned in Apollo Bay

ARBORISTS have undertaken works on stormdamaged cypress trees along Apollo Bay’s foreshore. Tree management company Treewatch carried out the Otway Coast Committee (OCC) works, which...

August 15, 2018

Groundwater extraction leads to remediation order

BARWON Water says it has welcomed a direction from the state government about a legally enforceable remediation plan for the Boundary Creek and Big...

August 15, 2018

City seeks feedback on administrative offices consolidation

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on the proposed consolidation of its central Geelong administrative offices into one new building. At its...

August 15, 2018

GIVE WATER POLO A GO

Geelong Water Polo is hosting some come and try sessions for any young locals thinking about giving the sport a go. The club is...

August 15, 2018

Firefighting chiefs join stair climb fundraiser

THE chief officers of the Country Fire Authority and Metropolitan Fire Brigade will go head-to-head for the first time in this year’s Melbourne Firefighters...

August 15, 2018

Labor to direct speeding fines towards fixing roads

LABOR wants any money the state government raises from speeding fines to go towards fixing roads, introducing legislation to Parliament last week. Last week, Minister...

August 15, 2018

TELC fifth anniversary celebration a hit

TORQUAY Early Learning Centre (TELC) celebrated a successful five years in business at the weekend with a good crowd turning out for the anniversary...

August 15, 2018

Parks Victoria seeks seasonal rangers

APPLICATIONS are now open for a record 100 Seasonal Park Rangers jobs, following a $2.8 million state government investment. The funding will triple the number...

August 15, 2018

Red Cross launches drought appeal

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross has launched an appeal to help Australian farmers and communities living in severely drought-affected regions. Funds raised through the Disaster Relief and...

August 15, 2018

Michelle to dig deep for Kokoda and worthy charity

MICHELLE Krivohlavek will take on a personal challenge of mind and body when she treks Kokoda soon. And she says a charity she is raising...