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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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December 12, 2017

Grove cricket club bats up girls’ teams

THE Ocean Grove Cricket Club (OGCC) says the addition of its girls’ cricket teams has created a fantastic atmosphere at the club. The OGCC will...

December 12, 2017

Fishos entrants enjoy a paddle

THE Fishos Paddle Series kicked off last Friday night in typical cold Victorian conditions. There was a great turn out for the race across all...

December 12, 2017

STEM sell needed to keep girls involved in sciences

A NEW report co-created by Deakin University has found the number of girls taking part in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects has...

December 12, 2017

Bright sparks finalists in fire awards

TWO local projects have been named as finalists in this year’s Fire Awareness Awards. Run by Victoria’s fire agencies – Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic),...

December 12, 2017

Offshore thing: flights search sea for Otway gas

As the debate about Australia’s energy future rolls on, the state government will take to the sky to map Victoria’s gas resources and open...

December 12, 2017

Otways tracks and roads re-open

Forest and park tracks and roads across the otway District re-opened last week, just in time for the Melbourne Cup weekend. Forest Fire Management Victoria...

December 12, 2017

Modom takes three for the beach

MODOM Surf is pleased to announce it has partnered with Take 3 for its mid October release of the Take 3 Traction Collection. Take 3...

December 12, 2017

Imaginations take flight for adventure name comp

WHAT would you name the new $2.6 million adventure playground at Armstrong Mount Duneed? Villawood Properties is calling on the community to come up with...

December 12, 2017

West Gate project invites Geelong tenders

BUSINESSES from the Geelong region have been invited to be part of the team that builds the West Gate Tunnel Project. Construction will start in...

December 12, 2017

Making noise on ambulance response times

THE Labor state government is touting the latest ambulance response times as the best first quarter in eight years, but the state Opposition have...

December 12, 2017

Teens, get your meningococcal vaccine

WITH six meningococcal cases diagnosed in the Geelong region in the past 12 months, the state government is urging teenagers aged 15-19 years old...

December 12, 2017

More coaches of the night to run to Geelong

MORE late-night coach services will be introduced later this month from Melbourne to Geelong and other major regional centres on Friday and Saturday nights. The...

December 12, 2017

Draft flood strategy floated

THE community can have their say on the draft Corangamite Regional Floodplain Management Strategy at a drop-in session next week. The strategy was drawn up...

December 12, 2017

Giant Christmas tree floats again

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Geelong waterfront, with the city’s giant floating tree towed into position on Monday morning. The...

December 12, 2017

City Hall to shine at Christmas time

LOCAL artist Matt Bonner has come up with an exciting new Christmas projection display for City Hall, which begins tomorrow (Friday). The building’s Gheringhap Street...

December 12, 2017

Experienced netballer Clark joins hardworking Newcomb

NEWCOMB Football and Netball Club has appointed a new A Grade netball coach. Kristen Clark says the club’s passion, hard work and vision for the...

December 12, 2017

LED to light the way in Queenscliffe

THE Borough of Queenscliff council says transitioning to LED street lighting is a step in the right direction. Queenscliffe mayor Tony Francis said the decision...

December 12, 2017

Borough endorses new thunderstorm asthma resource

BOROUGH of Queenscliff Mayor Tony Francis has encouraged the community to access a thunderstorm asthma forecasting system. Following the thunderstorm asthma epidemic that occurred in...

December 12, 2017

Arts trail goes from strength to strength

CROWDS flocked to the second Annual Bellarine Arts Trail at the weekend, with the event doubling in size this year. A community- and artist-led initiative...

December 12, 2017

More than 5,000 people toast the coast

TOAST to the Coast revellers indulged in award-winning wines, fresh local produce and stunning scenery over the weekend. More than 5,000 wine-enthusiasts flocked to wineries...

December 12, 2017

Op shop sale has all things for your garden

THE Leopold Uniting Church Op Shop will host a plant and garden sale next week to raise money for a variety of charities. Held on...

December 12, 2017

Residents continue to question council’s eco-cabin plans

BOROUGH of Queenscliff community members say while they are relieved their council has decided not to build eco-cabins at Shortland’s Bluff, many questions still...

December 12, 2017

Community celebrates marine animal mural

A MURAL in Clifton Springs that aims to connect visitors to marine animals that call Port Phillip home has been officially opened. The Clifton Springs...

December 12, 2017

Missing Pinky launched in Torquay

A CHARMING children’s story about a missing blanket was officially shared with the world at an event at Torquay last week. Missing Pinky, written by...