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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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October 24, 2017

Zeally good loaf isn’t half baked

Local business Zeally Bay sourdough has been awarded the champion Australian organic Product of the year trophy at the recent Australian Food Awards (AFA)...

October 24, 2017

Pedal-powered pizza

Domino’s Torquay is gearing up to go green and introduce electric pushbikes to their delivery fleet this week, providing an environmentally friendly and carbon-free...

October 24, 2017

AGA is home to great cooking

AGA is more than just a cooker, it’s a way of life and a gentle one at that. In a world that moves at such...

October 22, 2017

National Drowning Report released

THERE were 45 drowning deaths in Victoria in the past financial year – a 15 per cent increase on 2015/16 – according to the...

October 20, 2017

Shoo pests, don’t bother me

AcAciA Pest control has been servicing the Geelong and surrounding regions for almost 18 years, assisting many local residents and business owners with their...

October 20, 2017

A buzz in the air: City ramps up mozzie management

THE city of Greater Geelong has announced it will deliver Victoria’s largest mosquito management program this spring, in response to recent rainfall that is...

October 20, 2017

Coast Guardians get together in Torquay

ABOUT 140 students from four local schools gathered in Torquay earlier this month for the annual Coast Guardians Forum. Hosted by the Great Ocean Road...

October 20, 2017

Comcare crowd canvassess Canberra

THE push to relocate another large government organisation to Geelong is gathering steam, with several local business leader groups sending representatives to Canberra last...

October 20, 2017

Aged care forum at Grove

OCEAN Grove residents will next week have the opportunity to learn firsthand about a system helping older people remain living independently, at home, in...

October 20, 2017

Coastal committees welcome new members

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has appointed 14 new members to coastal committees of management along Victoria’s south-west. The state government-appointed committees...

October 20, 2017

Geelong mum wins silver at the recent AusMumpreneur awards

GEELONG mum Emma Rayson and her business partner Alison Kenna have taken out second place at the AusMumpreneur National Retail Business of the Year...

October 20, 2017

Otways animals caught on film

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) is keeping a close eye on the wildlife of the Otways, taking tens of thousands of photos as it...

October 20, 2017

Farmer’s Place and GORRC praised for sustainability

THE Farmer’s Place and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) have been named as finalists in this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Last week, Minister...

October 20, 2017

Alexander offers advice on choosing councillors

THE outgoing chair of the City of Greater Geelong’s administrators has given voters some advice about they should be looking for in their new...

October 20, 2017

Anti-frackers celebrate one-year ban

ANTI-fracking supporters celebrated the one-year anniversary of Victoria’s ban on the practice at a gathering in Freshwater Creek on Thursday. The event at The...

October 20, 2017

Women invited to learn about their finances

CROWE Horwath will host a Women & Finance function next week to educate locals how to create wealth and plan for their financial future. Crowe...

October 20, 2017

Pupils delve into wildlife workshop

GRADE 5 pupils from Barwon Heads Primary School recently carried out some detective work delving deeper into natural worlds. During a Barwon Estuary Project science...

October 20, 2017

Grove coastcare welcomes new members

OCEAN Grove Coastcare will welcome nomination for its committee at an annual general meeting next month. President Frances McAloon said the group was looking for...

October 19, 2017

New stormwater pipe set to reduce flooding

AN upgrade to a stormwater outfall pipe at Ozone Road jetty in Barwon Heads is expected to be completed by December. The City of Greater...