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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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March 27, 2019

Farmers can buy permits to carry out burns

FARMERS across the City of Greater Geelong are now able to secure strict permits to carry out essential burns. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) have...

March 27, 2019

Safer Communities Fund increased

THE federal government has increased funding for grants from the Safer Communities Fund following the terrorist attack in New Zealand. Religious and community organisations and...

March 27, 2019

Supermarkets raise cost of milk to help farmers

COLES and Aldi have increased the price of milk by 10 cents a litre to help farmers affected by the drought. The supermarket chains were...

March 27, 2019

Wye River and Teesdale to get better mobile coverage

WYE River and Teesdale are among the towns in Victoria to get better mobile reception under the latest round of the federal government's Mobile...

March 27, 2019

Pension payments increased

THE federal government has increased the payment rates for pension and allowance recipients as of last week. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said that as...

March 27, 2019

Shire’s plastic policy makes finals of local government awards

THE Surf Coast Shire has been named a finalist in a prestigious local government award for its efforts to cut down on plastic. Earlier this...

March 27, 2019

State to improve support for regional tourism

THE state government says it is trying to find new ways to grow tourism and support regional Victoria through a review into the regional...

March 27, 2019

Put Business Day Out in your calendar

BUSINESS Day Out is an annual one-day event, organised by Commerce Ballarat, presenting world class speakers to Ballarat and regional Victoria at a cost...

March 27, 2019

Coker lights up Port sporting clubs with $455,000 pledge

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker has shined a light on the Portarlington Football Netball Club with a pledge of $455,000 if her government...

March 27, 2019

Put some mussel into it with Port Phillip Ferries

YOU asked, they listened. By popular demand, Port Phillip Ferries have released a new run of “Mussels, Wine and Bay Cruise” events for April...

March 27, 2019

Sheree talks all things underwater environment

ONE of Australia’s most passionate and dynamic marine ambassadors will speak at Bellarine Community Council’s coming public meeting this weekend. Sheree Marris, noted author, marine...

March 27, 2019

MICHAELA BRAVES THE GREATEST SHAVE

Students at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus took part in the World’s Greatest Shave recently by donating a dollar to have their hair...

March 27, 2019

Citizen scientists monitor Point Lonsdale sand movement

THE Point Lonsdale front beach is a highly valued section of foreshore where people walk, swim, surf, snorkel and relax on the pristine sand. Amid...

March 27, 2019

Port families benefit from more than $9,000 of generosity

PORTARLINGTON’S annual Christmas Gift Program donated more than $9,000 last year to ensure local families struggling during the festive season enjoyed Christmas. The Portarlington Business...

March 27, 2019

Triathlon swims, cycles and runs into Port

PORTARLINGTON recently hosted Race 5 of the 2XU Triathlon Series, which included an 800-metre swim, 26-kilometre cycle and 8-kilometre run. Hiraku Fukuoka took out the...

March 27, 2019

Lake clean-up proves a success

ST LEONARDS locals hope the attention from a successful clean-up at their lake at the weekend will draw in some love and attention from...

March 27, 2019

Loving and humble Anne celebrates 100th birthday

“You are our hero mum and we love you dearly” was the sentiment at Anne Pratt’s 100th birthday function last week. Anne celebrated her century...

March 20, 2019

Victorian artists go regional

Victorian artists have packed their bags for touring across the state and Australia, as Regional Arts Victoria's 2019 touring roster gets moving. Developed with artists and venues, and...

March 20, 2019

KAOS RETURNS TO ANGLESEA FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND

Hundreds of children from the local area and beyond are expected to take to Anglesea during the April school holidays as the popular Kids Adventure Outdoors (KAOS) festival...

March 20, 2019

Meddick welcomes lake closure before duck season

MEMBER for Western Victoria Andy Meddick has welcomed the closure of one of Victoria’s lakes at the beginning of the state’s duck season. The Animal...

March 20, 2019

Ollie steps out as Good Friday Appeal ambassador

FOUR-year-old Oliver (Ollie) Wedding has been revealed as the face of this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Ollie had the lower part of...

March 20, 2019

The Pierce Brothers turn heads at Aireys Inlet Open Mic

THE Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival hosted its 12th instalment at the weekend, with The Pierce Brothers taking to the stage as the mystery...

March 20, 2019

Stuart Grimley to open up in Torquay

MEMBER for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley will be opening his Parliamentary office in Torquay within weeks.

The Victorian leader of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party sat...

March 20, 2019

Boaters should lock in a buddy

A NEW campaign from Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is advising boaters and paddlers that they have a far better chance of rescue in an...