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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January 2, 2019

Rate rises capped at 2.5 per cent

THE state government has set the cap on Victorian council rate rises at 2.5 per cent, matching the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2019-20....

January 2, 2019

Neville praises police for drop in local crime rate

LABOR says strong local policing and crime prevention programs are behind a drop in crime across Geelong and the Bellarine. Minister for Police and Emergency...

January 2, 2019

Hepatitis A vaccine program extended

A FREE two-dose hepatitis A vaccination program has been extended to further control cases of hepatitis A in Victoria. The vaccination will now be free...

January 2, 2019

Stronger laws for pool fences welcomed

A PROMINENT Victorian legal firm has supported calls for Victorians to check the fences of their pools and spas. Last month, Planning Minister Richard Wynne...

January 2, 2019

IN BRIEF

Three-quarters of us resolve to do better in 2019 THREE quarters of Australians (73 per cent) have made New Year’s resolutions for 2019, according to...

January 2, 2019

The pros and cons of property investment

Many people have made their fortune building a portfolio of quality investment properties. My focus in this article is investing in property to generate a...

January 2, 2019

Just Think wins at VicHealth awards

THE Geelong Football Club’s “Just Think” initiative was one of the winners at the 2018 VicHealth Awards, announced last month. The awards are the state’s...

January 2, 2019

Bellbrae woman praises Epworth’s MRI

BELLBRAE grandmother Roz Hill would never have suspected that an aggressive brain tumour was the cause of her memory lapses. Thanks to Victoria’s most advanced medical...

January 2, 2019

In for the long haul: new dashboard shows ED wait times

A NEW online tool has been launched to help patients decide whether or not to attend the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Geelong. The...

January 2, 2019

Student gives generous gift to Andrew Love Cancer Centre

SACRED Heart College student Olivia Marshall donated about 40 bandanas last month to patients at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre in honour of...

January 2, 2019

Lorne Community Health and Otway Health in talks to merge

LORNE Community Hospital and Otway Health are considering a merger but say it will be “business as usual” at the two health services if...

January 2, 2019

Geelong council to hire more staff

THE City of Greater Geelong will get more staff, with the council approving $858,000 towards hiring more people to respond to record population growth...

January 2, 2019

Nightjar to go plastic-free this year

ORGANISERS of the Nightjar Festival in Torquay and Geelong have introduced a festival-wide ban on plastics this year to help them achieve their zerowaste...

January 2, 2019

Competitors hit Grove beach for Rip to River

ABOUT 1,000 competitors took part in the 39th RT Edgar Rip to River Fun Run at the weekend. With great race conditions, Nick Wightman took...

January 2, 2019

Geelong Botanic Gardens shows off new landscaping

NEW landscaping at the Geelong Botanic Gardens opened late last month. The newly landscaped area around the Conservatory includes group seating spaces that are accessible...

January 2, 2019

Geelong pools get platinum rating for safety

LIFE Saving Victoria has awarded all four of the City of Greater Geelong’s indoor leisure centres with a Platinum Pool accreditation for their commitment...

January 2, 2019

Patrol tower officially open

THE Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club celebrated the official opening of its patrol tower with the community at the weekend. Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp,...

January 2, 2019

PLCA questions proposed land sale

MEMBERS of the Point Lonsdale Civic Association say they have many concerns and unanswered questions regarding the proposed sale of land in Murray Road. The...

January 2, 2019

Guide to attract more visitors

TOURISM Greater Geelong and The Bellarine launched its Official Visitor Guide (OVG) and Official Touring Map for the region last week. The OVG and Touring...

January 2, 2019

Great Ocean Road’s builders sought for documentary

THIS year marks 100 years since construction began on the iconic Great Ocean Road, and a documentary is being produced to tell the story...

January 2, 2019

Coker reminds community to play it safe by the water

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker is calling on the community to be mindful around the water while enjoying themselves over summer. Ms Coker, whose...

January 2, 2019

More LSV jet skis patrolling locally this summer

LIFE Saving Victoria has doubled the number of their jet ski sites this summer season, improving the reach and flexibility of the service around...

January 2, 2019

Cabaret show offers an unmissable night in the Spiegeltent

THE Spiegeltent is an exciting pop-up entertainment attraction over summer in Barwon Heads that includes live music, circus cabaret and evening cabaret shows, including...

January 2, 2019

Drysdale facility turns waste into energy

THE Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre is now converting waste emissions into renewable energy. Renewable energy company LMS Energy has partnered with the City of Greater...