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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October 25, 2018

COMMUNITY SHARES COFFEE WITH THE COPS

Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch organised a "Coffee with a Cop" session earlier this month, with about 50 community members meeting police at the...

October 25, 2018

Crime Stoppers sees a new way to stamp out fuel theft

CRIME Stoppers Victoria is partnering with the Victorian Government to target perpetrators of fuel theft throughout Victoria. The We See You campaign, which recently launched,...

October 25, 2018

Bellarine students share their skills and musicianship on stage

THE Christian College Annual Music Evening is always enjoyed by a sell-out audience, and this year proved no different. Held at Deakin University’s Costa Hall...

October 25, 2018

Community spirit strong at 10th Family Fun Day

THOUSANDS of families converged at the Potato Shed on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the free Family Fun Day. Inside The Shed there were...

October 25, 2018

City re-opens all but one of its public drinking fountains

THE City of Greater Geelong has re-opened all but one of its public drinking fountains after an independent testing and analysis program. The Department of...

October 25, 2018

Stair works to start at popular Jan Juc surf breaks

WORKS will start on replacement stairs leading to two popular Jan Juc surf breaks, Steps and Boobs. The works will be funded by the Great...

October 25, 2018

Impossible race to open ocean paddling season

THE first weekend of November sees the start of Victoria’s ocean paddling season. About 100 Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and surfski paddlers will converge on Torquay...

October 25, 2018

LEOPOLD TENNIS CLUB – 100 YEARS YOUNG!

On October 7, the Leopold Tennis Club celebrated its centenary with a big function at the clubrooms. Present and former players arrived en masse to...

October 25, 2018

Join in the count of backyard birds

PEOPLE of all ages have been asked to participate in a nation-wide bird count to improve the knowledge of the Geelong region’s feathered friends. The...

October 25, 2018

Barwon Health heartened by work of life-saving machine

TUESDAY of last week was Restart a Heart Day, and Barwon Health has highlighted the work of an artificial heart-lung machine that is saving...

October 25, 2018

City calls for feedback on plan to save the hoodies

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking public feedback on a new plan aimed at protecting the hooded plover. The draft Hooded Plover Conservation Action...

October 25, 2018

Momentum grows ahead of Movember

THE Movember Foundation is returning to Geelong bigger, better and hairier than ever for this year’s moustache-growing fundraising season. Nearly 1,000 Mo Bros and Sistas...

October 25, 2018

CFA opens up to help community prepare for bushfire season

FIRE Action Week may be over, but the CFA open day program is continuing across the state to support Victorians in preparing for the...

October 25, 2018

Lyons refloats cruise ship plans

GEELONG’s cruise ship dream is not dead, according to former mayor and independent candidate for the state seat of Geelong Darryn Lyons, who has...

October 25, 2018

Nominations open for Youth Council

THE search for Greater Geelong’s first Junior Mayor is on, with nominations for the city’s new Youth Council now open. The Youth Council will be...

October 25, 2018

Online tool helps genU cut its food waste

THE Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group is helping to drive better business recycling habits across the region through the implementation of...

October 25, 2018

OPSM Waurn Ponds seen as one of the best

THE team at OPSM Waurn Ponds has received prestigious national recognition from Luxottica, as the global retailer recognised their best franchisees in Australia and...

October 25, 2018

Swooping season has flown in

SWOOPING season is here, and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is reminding Victorians that some bird species may swoop people...

October 25, 2018

Applications open to fix mobile blackspots

APPLICATIONS have opened for the fourth round of the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson has encouraged...

October 25, 2018

Legality of horses on beaches questioned

A COMMUNITY group against commercial horse training on Warrnambool’s beaches argues the activity might not be lawfully permitted, but the Warrnambool City Council says...

October 25, 2018

New firefighting vehicles roll out in the Otways

COMMUNITIES in the Otways will benefit from new firefighting vehicles that will boost the firefighting capabilities of Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) staff. The district...

October 25, 2018

Guided walk showcases a cultural tour through time

EARLIER this month, Corrina Eccles of the Wadawurrung led a group of 21 walkers on a guided tour of over 40km of the Surf...

October 25, 2018

Older Australians missing out on vital exercise to stay healthy

A NATIONAL survey by Australia's national science agency has revealed how the health of older Australians could suffer if they don't flex their muscles...

October 25, 2018

Pelican Shores to hold open day

THE Geelong Seniors Festival has been taking place throughout the month, and to celebrate, Pelican Shores is opening its gates and hosting an open...