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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 11, 2019

Labor’s budget reply boosts Medicare

A MASSIVE expansion to cancer services under Medicare was the centrepiece of Labor’sreply to the federal budget reply, delivered by Opposition Leader Bill Shorten...

April 11, 2019

Lobby groups pore over Labor’s budget reply

THE Council on the Ageing (COTA) has welcomed Labor’s commitments to cancer treatment and aged care training but has expressed disappointment that some areas...

April 11, 2019

G21 welcomes infrastructure spend in budget

LOBBY group G21 has welcomed significant infrastructure investment across Geelong and the wider region in the federal budget but is disappointed at the snub...

April 11, 2019

Coalition’s budget for rail slow to roll out

THE single biggest commitment to the Geelong region in the federal budget may be slow to get out of the station, with almost all of...

April 11, 2019

ANZAC Appeal badges go on sale

ANGLESEA RSL and more than 200 other subbranches across Victoria are gearing up for the 2019 ANZAC Appeal. Anglesea RSL Sub-Branch president Peter Van den Hoogen...

April 11, 2019

Liberal voters should look for the blue in Corangamite

VOTERS looking for the Liberal candidate in Corangamite at the looming federal election might be scratching their heads, as incumbent MP Sarah Henderson appears...

April 10, 2019

Set your cruise control with Port Phillip Ferries

PORT Phillip Ferries is offering a cruisey journey as an alternative to upcoming train line disruptions between Geelong and Melbourne later this month. While there...

April 10, 2019

Locals form group to improve look of public toilets

ST Leonards residents have formed a mural planning group in the hope of beautifying the exterior of the town’s dull-looking public toilets. While in its...

April 10, 2019

Expert panel discusses justice for refugees

ABOUT 300 people gathered to hear an expert panel discuss ways to create justice for refugees during a forum last month. The Changing Times: Creating...

April 10, 2019

IN BRIEF

Asphalting works at night on Anglesea Road VICROADS has announced important night asphalting works on Anglesea Road and the Mt Duneed Road roundabout from April...

April 10, 2019

Anglesea residents bind together in protest

A GROUP of Anglesea pet owners are considering launching a petition urging Surf Coast Shire council to revoke its decision to increase pet registration...

April 10, 2019

Vibrant and colourful abstract transforms wall

A WELL-KNOWN Melbourne artist has created a masterpiece that has transformed a large dull concrete wall in St Leonards into one that has brought...

April 10, 2019

Railway on track to support Good Friday Appeal

THE Bellarine Railway will be holding its annual fundraising trips on Good Friday to help raise much-needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good...

April 10, 2019

Bellarine Bayside seeks community input through listening posts

BELLARINE Bayside will host community listening posts across the North Bellarine this month to gain an insight and knowledge into what is valued about...

April 10, 2019

Some of art show proceeds to go to Good Friday appeal

THE Barwon Heads Art Group will this year donate some proceeds from its annual Easter Art Show to the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. Convenor Dorothy...

April 10, 2019

Torquay pupils clean up local beaches

GRADE five and six pupils from St Therese Primary School rolled up their sleeves and participated in a beach clean-up on Thursday April 4. Teacher...

April 10, 2019

A COMMUNITY AT ‘‘Won’’ WITH NATURE

"Warralily’s Armstrong Creek is a great example of how we can bring nature back into our suburbs and is a benchmark for what can be...

April 3, 2019

Big weekend for Torquay Boardriders Club

IT’S been a massive last weekend for the Torquay Boardriders Club with TBC’s finest surfers headlining a star-studded field in the Kirra Teams Challenge...

April 3, 2019

SURFING LEGEND DROPS IN TO TORQUAY

WAVE lovers and surfing fanatics can rejoice with the launch of legendary Ian “Kanga” Cairns’ book Kanga – a sports biography, adventure and surf...

April 3, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND April 5-7, 2019

FRIDAY 5/4 OH BABY, BABY The Essential Baby and Toddler Show arrives to Melbourne this weekend. The Royal Exhibition Building will come alive with all things...

April 3, 2019

Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers Circus comes to town

Now you can see Silvers Circus’ 2019 production for the first time in the world along with everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures all in one 90-minute international show. Don’t miss...

April 3, 2019

Nearly a fortnight of stories and fun

AVID young readers are invited to watch the magic of stories come to life at this year’s Storyfest, which is running from Saturday April...

April 3, 2019

SURF MUSIC WITH JIMI CRISP FEATURING TAMMY WALTERS

JC What is the main focus of your work? TW Making sure that artists are getting out there, getting the recognition that they deserve and...

April 3, 2019

Walk to fund counsellor

A FUNDRAISING walk for mental health will travel 159.3kms from Bendigo to Buninyong from Monday, April 8. The six-day walk, organised by Hope Assistance Local...