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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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June 20, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Rocking sustainability at Armstrong

DUE to deep excavation in solid ground at our Armstrong Creek community, there have been substantial amounts of rock removed from trenches and road...

June 20, 2018

Nelson focuses on the journey

SOME know it as the old Mexican restaurant, few willn remember it surviving the fires in 1940, but nowadays it is well and truly...

June 20, 2018

Christian College students make Vic swim team

A QUARTER of students from Christian College Geelong have made the grade for the Victorian state swimming team, which will compete at the Sport...

June 20, 2018

Big game for Cougars at Christian College

A TOP-of-the-table Victorian netball clash is coming to Geelong, with the Cougars set to take on Melbourne University Lightning on Friday June 22 at...

June 20, 2018

Rock up and play netball in Torquay

THE time is right for new or returning netballers to get back into netball in Torquay, with a new Rock Up Netball licensee signing...

June 13, 2018

Portarlington Demons fight Ammos and MND

THE Queen’s Birthday weekend proved a successful one for the Portarlington Demons Football Club – both on and off the field. The Demons are still...

June 13, 2018

Craic-ing weekend at Celtic fest

The National Celtic Festival lived up to its reputation as Australia’s premier Celtic Festival as crowds flocked to Portarlington’s foreshore for the June 8-11...

June 13, 2018

Good Craic

The National Celtic Festival lived up to its reputation as Australia’s premier Celtic festival as crowds flocked to Portarlington’s foreshore for the June 8-11...

June 13, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN

Rural and Peri Urban Advisory Committee update Although our city is growing rapidly, a large portion of Greater Geelong remains rural. It’s important that this distinctive part...

June 13, 2018

Power up your PC at Harvey Norman

THE ½ Yearly Clearance is now on at Harvey Norman Waurn Ponds Computers and customers are invited to check it out to see Geelong’s...

June 13, 2018

Success all-round for history making Demons

THE Queen’s Birthday weekend has proved a successful one for the Portarlington Demons Football Club, both on and off the field. The Demons are still...

June 13, 2018

Ramsay wants Anglesea land plan out now

THE final version of what will happen to the land occupied by Alcoa’s Anglesea mine and power station is still being prepared, but Liberal Member...

June 13, 2018

Learn about refugees locally this week

REFUGEE Week begins on Sunday June 17, and local community group Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) will be standing with refugees at...

June 13, 2018

Drug action team to tackle ice in Geelong

THE federal government will establish a Loca Drug Action Team (LDAT) in Geelong to tackle the impact of ice and other drugs. Under the program,...

June 13, 2018

CCTV switches on in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove

NEW CCTV cameras are up and running in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. The project has installed 17 in the main shopping strips of the...

June 13, 2018

Aaron celebrates 100km feat and fundraising success

HOTONDO Homes builder Aaron Anstis has walked 100 kilometres to victory, raising almost $10,500 in support of Make-A-Wish. Aaron promised to double his 50-kilometre challenge...

June 13, 2018

Bellarine basketball scores a funding boost

THE Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association will use recently announced funding to help celebrate local athlete achievements and launch a women’s team. The association is one...

June 13, 2018

Locals have their say on road safety upgrades

LOCALS shared their thoughts on ways to improve safety on Portarlington-Queenscliff Road at a drop-in session last night. VicRoads held the session at the Piknik...

June 13, 2018

Local students to get a Head Start next year

HIGH school students across Geelong will soon be able to finish with an apprenticeship or traineeship, ready for work in high demand and high...

June 13, 2018

Funding to help preserve military histories

THE state government has announced a new round of funding for the War Heritage Collections Training Program and Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney...

June 13, 2018

Bellarine students turn back to the Middle Ages

STUDENTS from Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus stepped back in time recently as part of their classes on history. During Term 2, Year 8...

June 13, 2018

Midwinter Words returns to Port next month

DR LEE Kofman will present the workshop Developing the Writer’s Voice at Portarlington’s annual literary event Midwinter Words next month. Dr Kofman is a Russian-born,...

June 13, 2018

Visitors have a brickbending good time

MORE than 2,000 enthusiasts enjoyed a wide range of Lego exhibits, play area and masterclasses at Queenscliffe Bricks at the weekend. Rotary Club of Queenscliffe’s...

June 13, 2018

Fire brigades use grants to gear up

FIREFIGHTERS across Geelong and the Surf Coast will be better equipped to fight fires, operate rescue vehicles, and have access to funds to upgrade...