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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 4, 2018

Runners hit the sand for Sheepwash

HUNDREDS of competitors of all ages took part in the 39th annual Barwon Coast Sheepwash Classic at the weekend. From serious competitors to fun runners,...

April 4, 2018

Letters To The Editor – April 5, 2018

Rare hoodies

Dear Editor, We write to respond to the letter “More hoodies might have flown” by Paul Malone on March 29. As mentioned in the letter,...

April 4, 2018

Footy festival kicks on in Torquay North

THE footballs were flying in Torquay North over Easter as the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) hosted a Festival of Footy. Held at Banyul-Warri Fields on...

April 4, 2018

Geelong-Melbourne rail rated a national infrastructure priority

INFRASTRUCTURE Australia (IA) has slated better rail connections between Geelong and Melbourne are a priority, and should be finished within 15 years. Last week, the...

April 4, 2018

Brett Luxford appointed Geelong’s acting CEO

BRETT Luxford has been appointed acting chief executive officer of the City of Greater Geelong, until a permanent replacement for the outgoing Kelvin Spiller...

April 4, 2018

City seeks grant to improve Burdoo Reserve

THE City of Greater Geelong will apply to the state government for a $100,000 grant to help fund an upgrade of Burdoo Reserve. The grant...

April 4, 2018

Bicycle Victoria bemoans rider deaths

THE total number of bike riders dying on Australian roads has remained stagnant for 20 years despite improvements to road safety, according to a...

April 4, 2018

National test finds better than expected internet speeds

THE first report from an Australia-wide broadband speed testing program is in, and the four major NBN retailers are delivering at least 80 per...

April 4, 2018

UDIA networks in Geelong

THE Urban Development Institute of Australia’s local members started their long weekend with a networking function in Geelong last week. Thursday’s event, held at The...

April 4, 2018

Otways group receives biodiversity grant

THE Friends of the Eastern Otways are among several groups that will share in $4.7 million funding for regional projects. Last week, Member for Western...

April 4, 2018

Old Collegians take a swing at annual fundraiser

ST JOSEPH'S Old Collegians' Association (SJOCA) held the 2018 Associated Cold Tread Tyres Golf Day at 13th Beach Golf Links in tough, windy conditions...

April 4, 2018

Tennis Geelong’s grand final deluge!

SATURDAY March 24, tennis grand final day and talk about bad timing – close to 20ml of rain falls - right on starting time...

April 4, 2018

Sunday was glorious and the food superb

Isn’t Easter just the most beautiful time in our region? The weather is still mild and there is so much activity and excitement around...

April 4, 2018

VFL Cats escape Tigers’ claws in Torquay

TWO goals in the final minutes saw Geelong snatch back the winning lead from Werribee in a thrilling VFL game at Spring Creek Reserve...

April 4, 2018

Tigers fly the flag for a first-up win

TORQUAY’S senior side has started their premiership defence in the BFL in good order, beating Modewarre in a close game at home on Good...

April 4, 2018

Titanic effort pays off in first season

ONE of the Geelong region’s newest cricket clubs has won a premiership in its first season. The Armstrong Creek Cricket and Sporting Club took on...

April 4, 2018

New lots released at Armstrong

VILLAWOOD Properties has released a new tranche of lots at its Armstrong Mount Duneed community, with buyers camping out to secure their choice. The lots,...

April 4, 2018

How much does it cost to move house?

Moving house is a stressful, exciting life event, but there are countless variables to consider when choosing a moving company to prevent any hidden...

March 28, 2018

Easter in Queenscliffe: Go Coutas

  WITH BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE MAYOR SUSAN SALTER   Our Senior Men’s Football team will play Drysdale on Easter Saturday at 2.10pm at the Queenscliff Recreation Reserve. There...

March 28, 2018

Glimpse of festival at launch

“Glimpse the Gift of Diversity” is the theme for this year’s Sacrededge Festival at Queenscliff, which was officially launched last week. Sacrededge builds community...

March 28, 2018

A glimpse of what’s to come

“Glimpse the Gift of Diversity” is the theme for this year’s Sacrededge Festival at Queenscliff, which was officially launched last week. Pictured are Myrashel,...

March 28, 2018

Get the picture at Harvey Norman

WHEN it comes to TVs, bigger is better, and Harvey Norman has some big deals on televisions over the Easter weekend. Simon Day from Harvey...

March 28, 2018

Ocean Grove SLSC named senior state champs

OCEAN Grove SLSC added to its trophy cabinet at the weekend when it won the Life Saving Victoria Senior State Championships 2018 in Apollo...

March 28, 2018

Thousands of eggs hiding at Adventure Park this Easter

THOUSANDS of delicious chocolate Easter eggs will be up for grabs this Easter as part of Adventure Park’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt on Easter...