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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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May 2, 2018

TRACEY NEEDS A HOME

Like a fine wine, Tracey the cat has got better with age and is now looking for her forever home; she’s approximately 12 months...

May 2, 2018

A new beach access ramp for Ocean Grove beach

OCEAN Grove’s main beach ramp will be redesigned and rebuilt following coastal damage. Barwon Coast Committee of Management said the existing ramp was structurally compromised...

May 2, 2018

Eyehub in Curlewis is a business to see

EYEHUB Optometrists at Curlewis officially opened its doors earlier this week. Located at the Woolworths Curlewis Town Centre, Eyehub Optometrists is a full service eye...

May 2, 2018

Police seek help to find Grovedale deception culprit

CRIMESTOPPERS Victoria (CSV) has announced that police are seeking help to identify a woman after a deception incident in Grovedale earlier this year. At about...

May 2, 2018

Shine your lights to promote road safety

ROAD safety is under the spotlight this week as iconic buildings across the state glow yellow to support the thousands of Victorians affected by...

May 2, 2018

Call me Bond, David Bond: the volunteer every club needs

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club’s Honorary Secretary David Bond has won the “Club Official of the Year” title at the Community Club’s Victoria Awards. Awarded at a...

May 2, 2018

Section 1 of Winchelsea-Colac duplication opens early

SECTION 1 of the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Colac has opened to traffic more than six months ahead of schedule. Minister for Infrastructure...

May 2, 2018

Ocean Grove parkrun kicks off

ABOUT 250 runners and walkers rocked up for the launch of Ocean Grove parkrun at the weekend. Ocean Grove put on idyllic weather on Saturday...

May 2, 2018

Fire Danger Period ends for Geelong region

THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) for this summer across the Geelong region officially finished this week. As of 1am on Tuesday, the restrictions on the...

May 2, 2018

Measles alert issued after Singapore flight

THE Department of Health and Human Services is alerting passengers from an international flight from Singapore to Melbourne to the signs and symptoms of...

May 2, 2018

Deaking vice-chancellor to speak at breakfast event

OUTGOING Deakin University vice-chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander will be the guest speaker at Entrepreneurs Geelong’s next breakfast event, to be held in Geelong...

May 2, 2018

Torquay and Jan Juc take on Aussies

LAST month, Torquay and Jan Juc surf life saving clubs joined 310 other clubs from around the country in the pinnacle event of the...

April 30, 2018

Dates confirmed for Cadel’s race in 2019

THE dates for the 2019 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race have been officially confirmed. Witness world-class professional cycling in some of Australia’s most breathtaking...

April 27, 2018

Neighbours star in town for memory walk

After his mother was diagnosed with early onset dementia Neighbours star Takaya Honda will once again MC this year’s Geelong Memory Walk and Jog...

April 27, 2018

Sporting identities all set for Sunday sesh

LEOPOLD Football Netball Club will host a social afternoon this month featuring some well-known sporting identities and a comedian. Test Cricketer Rodney Hogg, AFL Legends...

April 27, 2018

Henderson rules out tolls on Great Ocean Road

THE Colac Otway Shire has suggested that a “user-pays” model along the Great Ocean Road is needed to fund important infrastructure, but Corangamite federal...

April 27, 2018

Orange-bellied release aims to get parrots out of the red

ORANGE-bellied parrots were released near Geelong last week as part of an innovative bid to save the species from extinction in the wild. The orange-bellied...

April 27, 2018

Use It or Lose It campaign underway after launch success

NORTHERN Bellarine residents have shown strong support for the ‘Use It or Lose It’ campaign, which is now underway, after a successful launch in...

April 27, 2018

Locals learn more about Transition Towns

MORE than 30 people attended a meeting in Queenscliff at the weekend to learn more about sustainability. Transition Towns is an initiative that brings neighbours...

April 27, 2018

Recognise resilience in your community

REGIONAL Victorian communities are great examples of locals working together to help make their communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. This was reflected at...

April 26, 2018

Grants to support community projects

ENERGY retailer EnergyAustralia has launched a $10,000 program to support community projects and initiatives in the Geelong region and western district. EnergyAustralia’s leader of customer...

April 26, 2018

Clearing sale double header

HF Richardson will be conducting two clearing sales over the next two weekends offering up some great opportunities to buy farm related tools and...

April 26, 2018

Light drops fifth replacement opponent in seconds

LEOPOLD boxer Jack Light’s match against Queensland’s Beven Henry came to an end after just 72 seconds. Light said Bevan was his fifth replacement opponent...

April 26, 2018

Poppy donation for Star of the Sea

STAR of the Sea Retirement Village’s craft group created more than 100 crocheted poppies to mark Anzac Day. Countries around the world see the red...