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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 18, 2019

National Heart Foundation welcomes focus on elderly exercise

THE National Heart Foundation of Australia has welcomed a $1 million grant from the Sport Australia Better Ageing program to develop its new ‘Walk...

April 18, 2019

Program to expand mental health support

A NEW mental health program to support people and families who aren’t part of the NDIS or public mental health services was launched in...

April 17, 2019

Half of Australians don’t have a will

MORE than half of Australians do not have a will and of those, almost 40 per cent have no idea what happens to their...

April 17, 2019

Deakin works with AEC to improve the voting process

THE federal election is finally under way, and Deakin researchers are using computer simulation to support the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) with improving the...

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

Geelong council split on plan to offer free CBD parking

FREE parking in central Geelong is back on the table, with a slim majority of City of Greater Geelong councillors voting to begin a...

April 17, 2019

Experts gather at surfing medicine conference in Torquay

SURFING medicine practitioners had a timely gathering in Torquay last week to share knowledge in the lead-up to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells...

April 17, 2019

See the colourful world under the surf break

WHILE global attention will focus on the surf at Bells Beach this week, there’ll be just as much happening below the waves during the...

April 17, 2019

Community grants applications go online

LOCAL community groups are being invited to submit online applications for the Borough of Queenscliffe’s annual community grants program. Borough mayor Bob Merriman said council was...

April 17, 2019

Libs inject $250,000 for lighting and fencing at Port recreation reserve

PORTARLINGTON Football and Netball Club and Portarlington Cricket Club will boast upgraded sports lighting and perimeter fencing around the main oval, thanks to $250,000...

April 17, 2019

Armstrong Creek East Community Hub opens

THE largest integrated child and community centre in Greater Geelong is now open, and more than a dozen community groups have already signed up. The...

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...