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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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June 26, 2019

Hilarious school holiday fun with stinky kids

Hot on the heels of a dream run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with five-star reviews and sold-out shows globally, Children are Stinky is...

June 26, 2019

Developing the mind, body and spirit

The Australian Ballet School is the national centre for elite vocational classical dance training and the school of The Australian Ballet. Entry into the School’s...

June 26, 2019

Clean-slate approach to Grenache is seeing variety resurgence

Warm-climate Pinot Noir is often how Grenache is described to those unfamiliar with the grape; wintery Pinot Noir is also a common analogy –...

June 26, 2019

Waterfront boat yard to become public park

A LONG-disused site on Geelong’s waterfront will be revitalised as a public park that celebrates the area’s history. Work on the former Western Beach boat...

June 26, 2019

Geelong celebrates World Refugee Day

THE City of Greater Geelong celebrated World Refugee Day (June 20) as part of Refugee Week, which ran until June 22. World Refugee Day and...

June 26, 2019

Wastewater analysis gives population drug use insights

A STUDY of wastewater has found Victoria has the highest average capital city consumption and second highest average regional consumption of heroin nationally, and...

June 26, 2019

Changes sail in at Port of Geelong

VICTORIAN Regional Channels Authority has moved to new headquarters in North Geelong, in a strategic move which brings the authority’s marine expertise together under...

June 26, 2019

Sign up for fun as a Junior Ranger

PARKS Victoria is hosting more than 150 fun and educational outdoor activities across Victoria as part of the Junior Ranger program these winter holidays,...

June 26, 2019

Mental health Royal Commission announces themes

SUICIDE prevention and the stigma associated with mental illness will be two of the key themes explored at next month’s public hearings as part...

June 26, 2019

A matter of priority: G21 reviews projects list

THE board of leading Geelong lobby group 21 is reviewing its priority projects list for advocacy purposes following the recent state and federal elections. In...

June 26, 2019

SENATE RESULTS IN VICTORIA FINALISED

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has announced that the count for the election of six Senators for Victoria has been completed. The successful candidates for...

June 26, 2019

Seagull wing inspires wind turbine design

DEAKIN University engineering researchers have been inspired by nature to design a new generation of wind turbine blade that increases the production of electricity. Using...

June 26, 2019

Learn lifesaving skills through a program with heart

BELLARINE residents will learn lifesaving skills as part of a new local initiative led by the Heart Foundation and Ambulance Victoria. The Heart Safe Community...

June 26, 2019

Program puts a focus on health outcomes for kids

A PROGRAM that supports healthy eating and active living in early childhood services and schools has been relaunched across Geelong and surrounds in a...

June 26, 2019

Selling the sizzle: Lions fundraising path paved with sausages and raffle tickets

EVERY $2.50 sausage sizzled, every $2 child’s train ticket punched and every $2 raffle ticket sold by Torquay Lions in the past 12 months...

June 26, 2019

Geelong City of Design gets some heavy metal letters of support

GEELONG’S stature as Australia’s only UNESCO City of Design is being celebrated in heavy metal along the Geelong Ring Road at Wandana. Developer Villawood Properties...

June 26, 2019

Community discusses many paths forward regarding proposed track

ABOUT 130 people representing a variety of views attended the Southern Bellarine Coastal Forum held in Ocean Grove last Friday. Organisers hailed the forum a...

June 26, 2019

Sporting clubs share in funding to help empower girls

FOUR local sporting clubs will share in more than $750,000 in funding from VicHealth. Barwon Heads Bowls Club, Clifton Springs Bowls Club, St Leonards Yacht...

June 26, 2019

Community groups share in grants to help the environment

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has awarded three grants to community groups to help reduce carbon emissions and preserve our local environment. Queenscliff Uniting Church, the...

June 19, 2019

Investors shift away from city units

While, overall, there has been a major reduction in the number of units in the pipeline, there are still areas where the stock is...

June 19, 2019

for your renovation costs

WITH VIEW.COM.AU There’s no shortage of renovation how-to’s and shows – The Block and House Rules come to mind – but as much as we’d...

June 19, 2019

Market is sending out good vibes: the only way for prices is up

WITH HUGH MCKEWAN Hayden Ocean Grove It’s refreshing to see the news outlets reporting some positive news about the real estate market recently. A combination of...

June 19, 2019

A plea for battling carers

Carers of our most vulnerable – the acute and chronically ill, elderly, young and disabled – are battling to buy a home, with some...

June 19, 2019

Mid-weekers grand finals

A SIMPLY perfect day, weather-wise greeted players for the midweek ladies grand final matches on Tuesday, June 11. Lucky perhaps, as the following day saw...