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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

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...

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...