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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 1, 2018

Call to spend landfill levy wisely

ENVIRONMENT Victoria has welcomed the Auditor General’s report on the landfill levy, and said the findings showed the levy could be used to deal...

August 1, 2018

Landcare grants keep groups growing

SEVERAL Landcare groups and other environmental volunteers from the Geelong region are among those sharing in almost $2 million in the latest round of...

August 1, 2018

Green Spine party kicks off next weekend

THE first stage of the Malop Street Green Spine is complete, and a street party will be held next weekend to celebrate the occasion. An...

August 1, 2018

ACTU singles out Henderson’s votes on penalty rates

THE Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has targeted the voting record of Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson on penalty rates by hiring a...

August 1, 2018

PROTEST OUTSIDE MP’S OFFICE MARKS “FIVE YEARS TOO MANY”

Nearly 40 people attended a protest outside Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson’s Waurn Ponds office – one of several held across Australia marking “five...

August 1, 2018

Unattended campfires spark concern

PARKS Victoria rangers and Forest Fire Management Victoria officers are urging visitors keep safe and follow campfire guidelines after responding to 45 unattended campfires...

August 1, 2018

Michael Malouf begins as VicRoads’ new CEO

GEELONG businessman and former Melbourne City Council chief executive officer Michael Malouf has joined VicRoads as its new CEO. Mr Malouf, who replaced Kerry Thompson,...

August 1, 2018

Purcell hopes inquiry will lead to road funding changes

AN INQUIRY into VicRoads’ management of country roads has been referred to the next state Parliament, but the MP that instigated it says it’s...

August 1, 2018

Geelong Small Business Festival begins

ENTREPRENEURS, start-ups, scale ups and growing businesses will benefit from the huge selection of events happening this month as part of the Geelong Small...

August 1, 2018

City confirms scope of civic accommodation project

THE City of Greater Geelong has confirmed the scope of its plan to consolidate nine of its offices into a single building. Councillors resolved to...

August 1, 2018

Letters To The Editor – August 2, 2018

Actions noted

Dear Editor, To the dog walker who tosses their dog poo bag into the just emptied rubbish bins, every Friday morning, in Rippleside Drive...

August 1, 2018

Market Highlights – August 2, 2018

Ballarat Sheep Lambs yarded 15,000 Sheep yarded 5,500 Heavy export lambs to $270 Heavy trade lamb to $210 Light processor lambs to $115 Heavy mutton to $140 Light mutton to $90 Mortlake...

August 1, 2018

2 WORLDS FESTIVAL TO BRING CULTURES TOGETHER

THE 2 Worlds Festival returns to the Fyansford Paper Mills on October 20. After a highly successful inaugural event which saw 1,500 people attend...

August 1, 2018

WHAT’S ON AT ARMSTRONG – August 2, 2018

Building works Anyone driving, cycling or walking along Unity Drive will have seen the site huts, fencing and tradies’ vehicles opposite Club Armstrong. Preliminary works for...

August 1, 2018

Christian College Eagles enjoy 25 years of playing basketball

THE Christian College Geelong (CCG) Eagles Basketball Club celebrated its 25th anniversary at the weekend with a family-fun afternoon. Attending the celebrations at AWA Stadium...

August 1, 2018

Yachting championships and Festival of Sails form ultimate double bill

TWO of Australia’s favourite yachting regattas, the prestigious Australian Yachting Championships and traditional Festival of Sails, have joined forces to create a week-long celebration...

July 25, 2018

Action packed day supports PDFNC

Saturday marked a significant day in Portarlington Football and Netball Club’s events calendar. The club held its annual Free Family Fun Day, Sponsors Day...

July 25, 2018

Demon family fun for all

Portarlington Football and Netball Club held its annual Free Family Fun Day, Sponsors Day and Goods and Service Auction at the weekend. Lots of...

July 25, 2018

Simon Ramsay won’t recontest his seat at election

LIBERAL Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay announced this week that he will not contest November’s state election, following reports that he had been...

July 25, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – July 26, 2018

Major projects gaining traction THE next few months will be exciting for Greater Geelong, with the Council team working hard alongside our new CEO Martin...

July 25, 2018

Restored shellfish reefs bring hope for a better bay

AS part of the Port Phillip reef restoration project in Victoria, The Nature Conservancy is building 500 square metres of mussel reefs in Corio...

July 25, 2018

Grove pupils become junior journos

GRADE four pupils at Ocean Grove Primary School received some insight into publishing a newspaper during a visit from the Bellarine Times last week. Photo...

July 25, 2018

Leopold library to open by year’s end

THE Leopold Community Hub and Library development is expected to be complete in about four months. City of Greater Geelong director of city services Guy...

July 25, 2018

Mayor on a mission to share cancer research findings

BOROUGH of Queenscliffe Mayor Susan Salter is on a mission to raise awareness of Cancer Council Victoria’s findings that one third of cancers can...