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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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January 2, 2018

Applications open for Coastcare grants

APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2018 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program, which supports community efforts to protect Victoria’s 2,000 kilometres of coastline. Minister for...

January 2, 2018

Lonsdale Golf course expands and leaves lake alone

LONSDALE Golf Club’s course will undergo an expansion without interfering with any sensitive areas around Lake Victoria. City of Greater Geelong councillors recently voted to...

January 2, 2018

Drysdale traders thank team for keeping gardens in great shape

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Parks and Gardens team in Drysdale has been praised for its hard work and ongoing maintenance of the streetscapes,...

January 2, 2018

Performer applications for Celtic festival closing soon

DUST off your kilt and fiddle case, the National Celtic Festival is back in Portarlington for more music and magic in 2018. Held on the...

January 2, 2018

Brooke’s self portrait proves to be the best

A SENSITIVE, creative and imaginative self-portrait has earnt Brooke Lyons a deserving award. The outstanding art by the 16-year-old artist was recognised recently at the...

January 2, 2018

Applications for Monica Hayes Award open soon

APPLICATIONS will open soon for the second Monica Hayes Award. Committed and resourceful community activist Vicki Perrett won last year’s inaugural award, which was contended...

January 2, 2018

Books help build on roof repairs

ST James Church will hold its annual Secondhand Book Sale early next month to help fund repairs to its building. The sale has been vital...

January 2, 2018

Grant pitch lands cricket club big win

OCEAN Grove Cricket Club has enjoyed a bumper season after receiving an Ocean Grove Connected Communities grant worth $5,700. The club will use the funds...

January 2, 2018

Chopper comes to grove for training

The Westpac Surf Rescue Helicopter dropped in at Ocean Grove last week as part of Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s yearly Bronze Training...

January 2, 2018

Surfing exhibition shows off the wipeout

EVERY surfer wipes out eventually, and exclusive footage of some of the biggest and most spectacular falls is the centrepiece of a new exhibition...

January 2, 2018

Get ready for another Summer by the Sea

BOOKINGS have opened for Summer by the Sea 2018, which will deliver more than 300 free activities along Victoria’s coastline. Running from January 2-28, the...

December 22, 2017

Top five two-wheeled freedom machine teams coming for CEGORR

The top five men’s WorldTour teams will take on the 2018 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR), while the Elite Women’s edition has...

December 22, 2017

RSPCA dispels Christmas pet misconception

RSPCA Victoria has moved to debunk the misconception that pets given as Christmas gifts will end up being surrendered. The society’s chief executive officer Dr...

December 22, 2017

Check your lights and keep the firefighters away

VICTORIA’S two fire agencies are urging people to celebrate the festive season safely and avoid firefighters crashing their Christmas. Fairy lights are a festive favourite...

December 22, 2017

Get up to speed with rules when gifting drones

PEOPLE have been warned that drones are not a give-and-forget Christmas present, as several important safety regulations need to be observed. The Civil Aviation Safety...

December 22, 2017

Construction begins on genU’s new headquarters

CONSTRUCTION has begun on a new headquarters for genU (formerly Karingal St Laurence). The $15 million project will continue investment in the Geelong region and...

December 22, 2017

Highton man busted over wildlife offences

A HIGHTON man has been convicted and fined for failing to provide adequate food, water and shelter for a large collection of wildlife. At the...

December 22, 2017

MPs stoke Sky Rail fear in duplication

THE debate about the contentious “Sky Rail” in Melbourne has come to Geelong, with two Liberal politicians demanding anything like it must be ruled...

December 22, 2017

ESV works to keep summer barbecues burn-free

A FAULTY barbecue can burn more than just your sausages, according to Victoria’s energy safety regulator. Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is promoting its summer barbecue...

December 22, 2017

Colac Otway seeks EOIs for Apollo Bay harbour

THE planned redevelopment of the Apollo Bay Harbour precinct has moved to the next stage, with the Colac Otway Shire seeking expressions of interest. Shire...

December 22, 2017

Tenders sought for priority mobile towers

THE federal government is going to the market to build much-needed towers, including four in the Geelong region, through its Mobile Black Spot Program Last...

December 22, 2017

Richard Goyder announced for CfG Leadership Breakfast

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) has announced AFL Commission chair Richard Goyder will be the guest speaker at its 2018 Leadership Breakfast. The next instalment...

December 22, 2017

Be shark-smart this summer

BEACHGOERS, swimmers, surfers, anglers and divers are being encouraged to be sharks-mart this summer by following six basic steps. Victorian Fisheries Authority chief executive officer...

December 22, 2017

Anglesea amber reveals Australia’s prehistoric past

A SCIENTIFIC analysis of fossilised tree resin from Anglesea has caused a rethink of Australia’s prehistoric ecosystem. Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) and Monash...