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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 20, 2019

Grab a snag at big barbie in Leopold

JOIN members of the Leopold Men’s Shed tomorrow (Friday, March 22) when they host a “Big Aussie Barbie”. Held at their shed located next to...

March 20, 2019

State-of-the-art learning spaces set to open within months

SAINT Ignatius College’s latest building project is well under way, with students looking forward to accessing the completed Year 9 and Multi-Purpose Centres mid-year. Construction...

March 20, 2019

Plans for boatshed to be demolished and rebuilt

THE owner of a boatshed in Indented Heads has submitted a planning application with the City of Greater Geelong to demolish and rebuild it. The...

March 20, 2019

IN BRIEF

Women’s sailing program ROYAL Geelong Yacht Club’s Women In Sailing Program began around five years ago, with 12 mature ladies involved with the Pacer boats,...

March 20, 2019

Rebate programs lower water bills

TWO community rebate programs funded by the state government are helping Victorians doing it tough to reduce their water bills. Minister for Water Lisa Neville...

March 20, 2019

Captains Club convenes in Barwon Heads

THE Barwon Heads Football Netball Club Captains Club launch for the 2019 season was recently held at Beach House in Barwon Heads. Club president Tim...

March 20, 2019

Locals to form pool committee following meeting

LOCAL residents will form a committee to work with Liberal Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson to advocate for a new pool for the north...

March 20, 2019

Cubs lead the way with Borough clean up event

MEMBERS of the 1st Queenscliff Sea Scouts Cub Scouts recently organised and participated in a litter collection event to contribute to Clean Up Australia. Last...

March 13, 2019

Youngsters pursue the tennis dream

SURF Coast coach Olivia Rich is a girl on a mission: to find the state’s - no, the nation’s - next big tennis star,...

March 13, 2019

Colac Otway finds alternate recyclables solution

THE Colac Otway Shire has found a short-term alternative to sending its recyclables to landfill, following the sudden closure of SKM’s Geelong plant. The EPA...

March 13, 2019

Students hit the Otways

VCE students from Saint Ignatius College undertaking Unit 1 Outdoor and Environmental Studies have been busy exploring the Otways, gaining valuable first-hand knowledge about...

March 13, 2019

Riordan stirs up asbestos in schools issue

LIBERAL Polwarth MP Richard Riordan claims the Labor state government has broken a promise to remove asbestos from all Victorian schools, but Labor says...

March 13, 2019

Unserviced cooling could have hot consequences

A SPATE of fires this year has led the CFA to warn Victorians about the dangers of not regularly servicing their air conditioners and...

March 13, 2019

Federal funds to support environmental projects

THE federal government has announced a new $22 million program to support practical environmental projects. The Communities Environment Program will provide up to $150,000 to...

March 13, 2019

Applications open for Solar Communities grants

COMMUNITY organisations across the region can get help to reduce their power bills through the federal government’s Solar Communities program. The $5 million program -...

March 13, 2019

Feedback invited on Colac Otway’s rating strategy

THE Colac Otway Shire council has approved its 2019-2021 Draft Rating Strategy to go on public exhibition. The strategy includes a rural-farm differential of 75...

March 13, 2019

Armstrong hangar gets first pop-up tenant

ENCOMPASS Community Services is the first group to take up use of the old Geelong Airport hangar offered gratis by Armstrong developer Villawood Properties. The...

March 13, 2019

Geelong-Melbourne water pipeline switched on

GEELONG’S water supplies will be topped up by more than a billion litres of water flowing along the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline over the...

March 13, 2019

It was ready set sail for junior sailors in Vic Open Cup

JUNIOR sailors from around the state competed in the 2019 Victorian O’pen Bic Championship (also known as the Vic Open Cup) on the weekend...

March 13, 2019

Seafood, wine, and music At The Heads

IS there anything better than fresh seafood on the beach? As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, At The Heads will present the...

March 13, 2019

McArthur says state should make haste on G21’s internet plan

NEW Liberal Member for Western Victoria Beverly McArthur has voiced her support for G21’s plan to improve the internet connections at high schools across...

March 13, 2019

Crowds roll in for annual ag fair

RECORD crowd numbers converged in Portarlington at the weekend for 29th Annual Bellarine Agricultural Show. Held at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on Sunday, one of the...

March 13, 2019

SOUL takes down South Australia

IN ITS ninth year, the Interstate Longboard Challenge between the SOUL Longboard Club (Ocean Grove) and the South Australian Longboard club “Maladjusted” took place...

March 13, 2019

Queenscliffe Literary Festival books an amazing start

TICKET sales for the Queenscliffe Literary Festival are off to an amazing start, with more than 200 sold following its launch last week. A special...