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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

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...

October 11, 2018

MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY ONE TO REMEMBER in Aireys

The team that play together, stay together and Aireys Inlet is out to prove it. Looking to create a fun Christmas party with a difference? If...

October 11, 2018

Christmas parties AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AT BASILS

Situated on majestic Swan Bay, overlooking Queenscliff, Basils Farm provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable Christmas party or private function. ‘Basils’ settlers style farmhouse...

October 11, 2018

BREWHOUSE THE PLACE TO BE This season

The Queenscliff Brewhouse is a unique experience destination. Housing the region’s first full mash “Brew Your Own” Microbrewery and “Tastes of the Region” room, it offers...

October 11, 2018

Dublin meets Fitzroy IN REVAMPED LOCAL PUB

Murphy’s is Geelong’s hottest new venue with something for everyone – a vibrant front bar, restaurant and rooftop bar. Since opening the rooftop bar to...

October 11, 2018

ENJOY THE FESTIVE SEASON AT Buckleys

Buckleys is the place to catch up with friends, relax in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy great food and service. This festive season meet with...

October 11, 2018

Celebrate with THE DRIFTWOOD

The time of year is fast approaching to decide on where or how to host a Christmas party. The Driftwood Café has a wide range...

October 11, 2018

Suspected Hippy TO LAUNCH IN TORQUAY

Suspected Hippy – Travelling on a Wire is a debut memoir about a conflicted young woman’s search to find her courage and identity by...

October 11, 2018

The next frontier of the #METOO MOVEMENT

A new film, These Are My Hours, has been called “most cinematic birth doc ever”, offers the first cinematic look at birth in the...