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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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April 17, 2019

IN BRIEF

Riordan wants answers on wire rope barrier cost LIBERAL Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called for an explanation for the 77 per cent increase in Victoria’s...

April 17, 2019

Barwon Water wraps up info sessions about borefields

BARWON Water wrapped up its series of community information sessions about the Barwon Downs borefields last week. The three community information sessions were hosted to...

April 17, 2019

Gilmore honoured at WSL awards

THE world’s best surfers of 2018 were honoured at the World Surf League Awards in Coolangatta, Queensland at the end of March. The awards night...

April 17, 2019

Quiz the Corangamite candidates on refugees

CORANGAMITE voters will have the opportunity to ask candidates about asylum seeker and refugee policy in a forum in Torquay next week. The "Meet the...

April 17, 2019

Joint statement urges climate action

MORE than a score of former emergency services chiefs from across Australia have urged stronger action on climate change, warning that worsening extreme weather...

April 17, 2019

Planned burn ignited near Lorne

PEOPLE in Lorne, Forrest, Deans Marsh and Colac may see or smell smoke from the ignition of the 2,271-hectare Neck Track and Wickham Track...

April 17, 2019

Seagulls welcome sponsors to 2019 BFL season

THE Barwon Heads Football Netball Club (BHFNC) committee has celebrated the start of its 2019 season with an event to welcome and thank its...

April 17, 2019

Peer support group for diabetes sufferers on the Bellarine

A NEW peer support group for people with type 2 diabetes has launched for the first time on the Bellarine. Monthly meetings will be held...

April 17, 2019

Lest we forget: Bellarine Anzac Day guide

THE Bellarine community will come together this Anzac Day to remember and recognise the service and sacrifice of members of the Australian Defence Force. Originally a...

April 17, 2019

Feedback sought on borough electoral structure

THE community is invited to have its say on two options proposed for the Borough of Queenscliffe’s 2020 electoral structure, following the release of...

April 17, 2019

Enrol to vote before tonight’s deadline

THE federal election has been announced and Australians must act now to ensure they are enrolled before the deadline of 8pm tonight (Thursday, April...

April 17, 2019

It’s on: election called for May 18

THE starting gun has finally been fired for the 2019 federal election, with voters to go to the polls on May 18. In the electorate...

April 11, 2019

FAMILIES GET ACTIVE IN ANGLESEA

As part of the Premier’s Active April campaign, Bushwalking Victoria hosted a family bushwalk at Coogoorah Park, Anglesea on Saturday April 6. The event was fully booked, with 75...

April 11, 2019

Eyeing The Weekend April 12-14, 2019

FRIDAY 12/4 EASTER FUN AT WAURN PONDS Head along to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre with the kids and join in an array of school holiday fun....

April 11, 2019

Cats fans have a day out at Armstrong

A SEA of blue and white covered Armstrong Oval at Mount Duneed on Sunday as more than 500 Cats fans joined Geelong Cats players...

April 11, 2019

Chronic pain a serious burden on economy

MORE than 825,000 Victorians are living with chronic pain and the figure will balloon to more than 1.3 million by 2050 unless action is...

April 11, 2019

Report reveals scale of regional jobs growth

THE Regional Australia Institute (RAI) says the face of regional jobs across the country is changing rapidly, and a plan to meet demand is...

April 11, 2019

Shire’s electoral borders considered

THE community has been invited to have its say on three options proposed for the Colac Otway Shire’s electoral structure for next year onwards,...

April 11, 2019

Deakin’s research makes a difference

A REPORT from the Australian Research Council (ARC) has found research by Deakin University is making a difference. The ARC report assessed researchers’ engagement with...

April 11, 2019

City supports MAV’s push for recycling reform

THE City of Greater Geelong has committed to a plan by the Municipal Association of Victoria to improve recycling across the state. In the wake...

April 11, 2019

Australian icon to host lecture at U3A Surf Coast

U3A Surf Coast will host a guest appearance from Melbourne nun and human rights leader Sister Patricia Fox as part of its term two...

April 11, 2019

Women’s advisory committee seeks new members

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Women in Community Life Advisory Committee is seeking nominations from individuals keen to join the group. The committee advises the...

April 11, 2019

Geelong councillors approve City Deal, with reservations

THE City of Greater Geelong has signed off on its contribution to the City Deal initiative, but some councillors are unhappy with the final...

April 11, 2019

Gerard Griffin appointed as new CEO of stadium trust

THE Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has found its new chief executive officer, with Gerard Griffin appointed to the job last week. Mr Griffin, who replaces...