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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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April 18, 2018

Sally and farmers’ market part as friends

IT’S been a labour of foodie love, but Ocean Grove’s Sally Waites has announced this Saturday’s Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market (BCFsM) will be her...

April 18, 2018

Avalon CEO hopes rail solution takes off

THE chief executive officer of Avalon Airport has touted a potentially much cheaper alternative to the long-awaited railway link to the airport. AirAsia’s decision to...

April 18, 2018

Letters To The Editor – April 19, 2018

Noble mind departs anon on Bard’s birthday

Dear Editor, We are not alone in having local government impose quaint or odd restrictions on us. A rural council...

April 18, 2018

Lorne to host major Aboriginal conference

VICTORIA will showcase its thriving Aboriginal tourism industry to the nation when it hosts the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) in Lorne later this...

April 18, 2018

Council to manage Apollo Bay Harbour

THE Colac Otway Shire will enter into a management agreement to operate the Port of Apollo Bay until mid-next year. The council presently manages and...

April 18, 2018

Time for Marriners falls to re open

THE Colac Otway Shire is urging the state government to re-open the tourist attraction Marriners Falls, northwest of Apollo Bay. Last month, the council unanimously...

April 18, 2018

Destructive urchins to be culled

THE destructive purple sea urchins responsible for a 90 per cent reduction of the kelp in Port Phillip Bay’s marine sanctuaries are being removed...

April 18, 2018

Night time firebombing approved for next summer

NIGHT-TIME firebombing in Victoria next summer has been given the green light following the completion of an Australian-first trial in March. The Civil Aviation Safety...

April 18, 2018

Mandatory pool register announced

THE state government will establish a register of all household pools and spas across the state as part of a major regulatory overhaul to...

April 18, 2018

Geelong to host major table tennis tournament

GEELONG will be serving up the action on and off the courts when it hosts the Australian Open of Table Tennis in July. Minister for...

April 18, 2018

Budget announcement makes sport the big winner

INDOOR sports in Torquay were not the only beneficiaries of the state government’s early reveal of projects to be funded by the coming 2018/19...

April 18, 2018

City reviews social infrastructure

THE City of Greater Geelong has completed the first part of an extensive three-part review of its Social Infrastructure Plan 2014-2031. The plan sets out...

April 18, 2018

Have your say on a plan for Geelong

Have your say on clever and creative plan for Geelong THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community support for the evolution of the municipality...

April 18, 2018

FC Leopold and Armstrong United in clash of the newcomers

HISTORY was made as FC Leopold fielded a women’s team for the first time at the weekend. Fittingly, FC Leopold faced off against fellow newcomers...

April 18, 2018

Leopold’s young Lions debut at the weekend

PINT-sized footy players from Leopold took to the ground for their first under 9’s game for the season at the weekend. The players, and their...

April 18, 2018

Voting opens for 50 Year Storm field

The community has been invited to cast their vote for who should take a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Bells Beach later this year to take...

April 18, 2018

Pets are welcome at Lendlease villages

Australia has the third highest pet ownership in the world, which often causes heartache for retirees looking to downsize. Unfortunately, many discover during the relocation...

April 18, 2018

Two theatrical legends, one incredible story

She is Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. He is Australia’s leading song and dance man. Together, on stage, these two stars are shining...

April 18, 2018

Resort-style retirement in Grove

Construction on a new resort-style community in Ocean Grove from the award-winning over 50s developer Lifestyle Communities has started. Located on the Bellarine Peninsula, Lifestyle...

April 18, 2018

U3A opens doors

Ok, let’s walk down the corridor and see what’s happening. It’s Monday morning. Open the door and you will find Creative Writing with tutor John...

April 18, 2018

Digital project to honour Geelong’s fallen

THE legacy of the Geelong region’s fallen Anzacs will be made accessible to everyone as part of a new heritage project run by Geelong...

April 18, 2018

Jog your memory and help beat dementia

PEOPLE across the Geelong region have been urged to get active to beat dementia as the Memory Walk and Jog returns to Geelong later...

April 18, 2018

Kithbrooke Park offers the best of both worlds

How would you like to enjoy modern, open plan, coastal living? Look no further than Kithbrooke Park Country Club – the top destination on the...

April 18, 2018

A modern approach to ageing at Star of the Sea

There is something uplifting about the sight and smell of fresh flowers. Lots of lovely arranged flowers are dotted around Star of the Sea Residential...