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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January 29, 2018

Jobseeker website is growing in strength

THE Geelong Region Local Learning and Employment Network (GRLLEN) is talking up the usefulness of its Geelong Careers website, saying it has grown from...

January 29, 2018

Makers’ market has fun in the sun

THE Bellarine Community Makers’ Market was on again at Ocean Grove Park with revellers relieved to be out and about in cooler weather. With more...

January 29, 2018

Changes made to coming duck season

THE coming duck season will see a number of changes, including a ban on pre-dawn shooting on the first weekend and hunters having to...

January 29, 2018

Record fundraising rolls on despite weather

DESPITE the day being spoiled by inclement weather, the Torquay Lions Club raised a record $7,250 at its annual charity bowls day. The event, sponsored...

January 29, 2018

Anglesea SLSC dives in for The Huddle

VOLUNTEERS at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club and the North Melbourne Football Club have joined forces again to give recently arrived Australians their...

January 29, 2018

Sue Calwell to celebrate with Colac Otway

THE Colac Otway Shire’s 2018 Australia Day Ambassador has dedicated her career to promoting visitation to Victoria, and for nearly 20 years directed Australia’s...

January 29, 2018

Marvellous market fun

THE Cowrie Market was held last Sunday and featured locally grown produce, homemade products, art and music. Featuring two stages of local musicians, market attendees...

January 29, 2018

Group says “nay” to proposed beach use plan

OPPONENTS of a plan to manage the use of a reserve on Victoria’s south-west coast argue it will lead to beaches between Warrnambool and...

January 29, 2018

Universities make first round offers

THE wait is over for the Victorian students hoping for good news about receiving a first-round university or TAFE offer. On January 16, there were...

January 29, 2018

Take a look around Anglesea gardens

TWO carefully-curated Anglesea gardens will be open for inspection this Australia Day weekend. “Melba” and “Sunnymeade” are being promoted by Open Gardens Victoria as two...

January 26, 2018

Surfers want salmon kept out of King Island break

SURFERS from across Australia are protesting the development of a salmon farm near a much-loved surf break on King Island. The Tasmanian government has changed...

January 26, 2018

Plastic-free ocean day draws a crowd

AN EVENT dedicated to promoting a shared passion for protecting the Surf Coast’s marine and coastal environments through plastic-free living was held last Saturday. Surf...

January 26, 2018

Waurn Ponds projects revel in RJIP funding

PROJECTS at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus will collectively be the largest beneficiary of Geelong’s Regional Jobs and Investment Package (RJIP). Announced by Prime Minister...

January 26, 2018

City Deal wishlists touted

TWO leading Geelong lobby groups have praised the progress towards a City Deal for Geelong, and are again touting their lists of what projects...

January 26, 2018

Macey Stewart recovering from surgery

ELITE female cyclist Macey Stewart will be a non-starter in this weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, but is hoping for a quick...

January 26, 2018

GORCC defends caravan park takeover

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has defended its takeover of Anglesea’s caravan park more than six months ago, saying the resulting revenue...

January 26, 2018

Work begins on Anglesea boardwalk

WORK has begun on a $257,000 raised boardwalk along the Surf Coast Walk to protect the sensitive Anglesea heathland and enhance the visitor experience. Member...

January 26, 2018

Cadel’s race is ready to roll

THE world’s best cyclists arrived in the Geelong region on Monday, and are gearing up for this weekend’s events in the Cadel Evans Great...

January 26, 2018

Geelong’s mayor to open GBN’s breakfasts for 2018

The Geelong Business Network’s first breakfast forum for 2018 will feature City of Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood. Mr Harwood, voted into the top job by...

January 26, 2018

Festival of Sails begins tomorrow

Australia’s oldest sporting event begins tomorrow (Friday), with the historic 175th Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race on Australia Day launching the 2018 Festival of...

January 26, 2018

FAMILY FOCUS

180 Swim in Queenscliff this weekend open for all

THE 26th Queenscliff 180 Family Swim, previously known as the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge, will be...

January 22, 2018

Owners enjoy last drinks at Beach Hotel

Last drinks were called on Friday night at the Beach Hotel Jan Juc, as owners Kirsty and Rohan Pertzel said goodbye to their regular...

January 22, 2018

Health and happiness in yoga

Creating positive health practices is now easier with Sally Louise Yoga, offering yoga, qi gong, meditation, massage and naturopathy right in the heart of...

January 22, 2018

No more sugar-coating the cost of health

A health levy on sugar-sweetened beverages is a necessary part of a broader national nutrition strategy to reduce obesity and disease, according to a...