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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 19, 2019

WINTER SOLSTICE PLAYS REVOLVE AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMALS

As the Winter Solstice approaches, Theatre 3Triple2 are preparing to present two original plays at the Potato Shed in Drysdale. Now in its 11th year,...

June 19, 2019

BE AWARE OF BURNS THIS MONTH

Experts and emergency services have joined Kidsafe Australia to urge parents and carers to be vigilant and act to reduce the risks of burns...

June 19, 2019

TRY OSTEOPATHY for foot pain and dysfunction

Foot pain and dysfunction is very common. You may have been suffering from foot pain for a long time and keep shuffling around the problem. For...

June 19, 2019

Make music in Portarlington tomorrow

PUK (Portarlington Ukulele Kollective) is hosting a big free community jam “Make Music Day” tomorrow. Rug up, bring along your instrument and/or voice and celebrate...

June 19, 2019

A Winter Wonderland to pop-up in Queenscliff

A pop-up ice-skating rink and toboggan slide is coming to Queenscliff Harbour these winter school holidays. A fun activity for the whole family to enjoy...

June 19, 2019

Enjoy a Mild-Winter FILM FEAST in Queenscliff

The Low Light Festival is in full swing, and as part of the event Bellarine Lighthouse Films will present a three-day Mid-Winter Film Feast...

June 19, 2019

Sign up with Tudor.Co

Tudor.Co Custom Signage loves getting creative, mixing new and old techniques and putting smiles on the faces of its customers. The business offers graphic design,...

June 19, 2019

Don’t skip past your bin solution

Geelong & Surf Coast Skip Bin Hire has bins of all shapes and sizes. From their smallest 2m3 bins to their 10m3 hook skips, the...

June 19, 2019

Solving your clutter and storage problems

No storage? No worries! Store & More Torquay is here to help you solve your clutter and storage problems. Store & More is proud to...

June 19, 2019

Totally Amped for any job, big or small

Totally Amped Electrical is totally serious about supporting other local businesses and upholding its values. The company offers a whole range of services from maintenance...

June 19, 2019

Fire service reforms are long overdue

BY MINISTER FOR POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES LISA NEVILLE OUR fire seasons are getting longer every year. In the 2018/19 fire season, there were more than...

June 19, 2019

Where’s the grand plan?

THE 2016 Geelong Commission of Inquiry made an express recommendation that “urgent priority be given to the development of a 20 to 30-year outcome-focused...

June 19, 2019

Report shows men’s health is lagging

THE state of men’s health in Victoria is lagging women’s health, according to a new report published during Men’s Health Week. The Men’s Health Report...

June 19, 2019

Woman convicted over dingo escape

A WOMAN has been convicted and fined for failing to securely enclose two dingoes she had been keeping at her Geelong property. The Koroit woman...

June 19, 2019

TIO launches new website

THE Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has launched a new brand and website, and says the changes will provide a fair, independent and accessible dispute...

June 19, 2019

Nominate for Australian of the Year

JANUARY 2020 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Australian of the Year Awards, honouring and celebrating great Australians from all walks of life. You...

June 19, 2019

Grants for kinder upgrades open

THE state government has announced grants for new and upgraded kindergartens across Victoria ahead of the three-year old kindergarten roll-out next year. Applications for the...

June 19, 2019

VNPA wants GOR authority out of national parks

THE Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is continuing its criticism of the proposed Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, saying it would duplicate...

June 19, 2019

Interest grows in streamed council meetings

THE number of people live streaming City of Greater Geelong council meetings and viewing archived footage is nearing the 2,000 mark, with 1,843 views...

June 19, 2019

IN BRIEF

Police arrest man in Torquay POLICE found and arrested a man in possession of weapons and drugs in Torquay on Friday morning. Patrolling Torquay officers...

June 19, 2019

City to host forum tonight IN BRIEF about social housing

THE City of Greater Geelong will host an expert panel tonight (Thursday, June 20) for a community conversation about the future needs of Geelong...

June 19, 2019

Midwife guidance at the touch of a button with Epworth Geelong

NEW parents are exposed to an enormous amount of information from different sources throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.

With family and friends offering advice with...

June 19, 2019

Drysdale Soccer Club celebrates 10 years

DRYSDALE Soccer Club celebrated its 10th anniversary at the weekend in front of a healthy crowd of supporters, past players and sponsors at the...

June 19, 2019

New fire station at Portarlington officially opens

A NEW state-of-the-art CFA station officially opened in Portarlington at the weekend, providing stronger emergency services for the community and better facilities for firefighters. Minister...