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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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October 11, 2018

G21 welcomes pledges to toughen planning laws

GEELONG advocacy group G21 has welcomed the bipartisan approach to stronger planning laws for the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula, saying it was...

October 11, 2018

Epworth promotes veterans’ health

A RECENT morning tea at Epworth Geelong promoted the good health and wellbeing of veterans and ex-servicepeople from across the Geelong region. The event at...

October 11, 2018

Marketing of central Geelong pays off

THE Central Geelong Marketing Committee is getting bang for its buck, with the latest figures showing it is generating $15 for every dollar of...

October 11, 2018

Geelong CBD spaces renewed

THE Geelong CBD streetscape is about to become a little more interesting with nine creative projects either open or ready to set up shop...

October 11, 2018

Draft plan for Forrest Common released

NEARLY half a million dollars worth of upgrades to the Forrest Common over the next 10 years are getting closer after Colac Otway Shire...

October 11, 2018

Princes Highway duplication works roll on

MUCH of the duplication of the Princes Higway between Winchelsea and Colac is done, and work is expected to be finished by the middle...

October 11, 2018

Purcell seeks mobile blackspots for new towers

INDEPENDENT Upper House MP for Western Victoria James Purcell is seeking community input to create a list of new mobile phone towers for the...

October 11, 2018

Record number of Colac Otway grants handed out this year

A RECORD number of community groups have received grants from the Colac Otway Shire Council this year after a further $68,839 was awarded to...

October 11, 2018

Grant to support important work in the Otways

PARKS Victoria has received a $500,000 boost to its efforts to conserve the unique natural values of the Great Otway National Park. As part of...

October 11, 2018

Wall to protect Apollo Bay road from storms

EMERGENCY works will create a new rock armour retaining wall to protect the Great Ocean Road at Apollo Bay after recent winter storms caused...

October 11, 2018

Tourism body to hold conference this month

THIS year’s Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) Conference is promising attendees new ideas to spring clean their products before the summer peak season,...

October 11, 2018

Horse training on Warrnambool beaches to resume

A LOBBY group against commercial horse training on Victoria’s south-west beaches says the Warrnambool City council is exposing itself to risk by supporting a...

October 11, 2018

Seniors get free travel during month-long festival

VICTORIAN Seniors Card holders have been encouraged to take advantage of free public transport until this Sunday (October 14) to explore the state as...

October 11, 2018

State Trustees offers free wills to seniors

THE public trustee for Victoria is offering free wills to all Victorian seniors throughout the month of October. State Trustees – a premier partner of...

October 11, 2018

State hopes bag campaign is habit-forming

THE state government has launched a new campaign to encourage Victorians to use reusable shopping bags, ahead of a 2019 ban on lightweight, single-use...

October 11, 2018

Public advocate wants reforms to NDIS

VICTORIA’S Public Advocate has called for significant reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to ensure it delivers the intended transformational benefits for...

October 11, 2018

Tampon tax axed

STATES and territories across Australia have agreed to remove the goods and services tax (GST) from sanitary products, and the Greens are taking credit...

October 11, 2018

A first for Knowles: local photographer captures the coast

LOCAL photographer Rick Knowles is holding his first photographic exhibition at the Grovedale Neighbourhood House. The exhibition is on now until November 30 and features images...

October 11, 2018

Warming oceans put seaweed habitats at major risk

RESEARCH into the future of the Great Southern Reef shows that even under the most optimistic carbon emission scenarios, ocean warming is likely to...

October 11, 2018

Snakes on a plain: hotter weather spurs warning

THE arrival of spring weather in Victoria’s south west means people are getting outdoors at the same time snakes are starting to become more...

October 11, 2018

Gastro outbreak reported at Kennett River campsite

THE Colac Otway Shire is investigating reports of gastrointestinal illness (gastro) at the Kennett River Holiday Park. On Thursday last week, the council asked the...

October 11, 2018

City releases latest annual report

THE City of Greater Geelong has released its 2017-18 Annual Report. The report provides an account of the council’s performance from July 1, 2017 to...

October 11, 2018

Feedback sought on public facilities

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on the Social Infrastructure Plan 2014–2031, which provide a planning framework that can help guide...

October 11, 2018

Kids try fishing and love it

FISHERMANS Beach lived up to its name last Tuesday, with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) coming to Torquay to teach kids how to beach...