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 3, 2018

Mural highlights need to defend natural habitats

A BELLARINE-based artist has joined the world-wide chorus to defend natural habitats against the palm oil industry and the subsequent devastation of rainforests, with...

October 3, 2018

Get fit in under an hour with F45 in Ocean Grove

FOR time-poor people wanting to lead an active lifestyle, F45 in Ocean Grove provides a high-intensity workout class in just 45 minutes. Running for almost two...

October 3, 2018

Budget delivers $5 billion aged care boost

THE Morrison Government’s $5 billion aged care budget boost will deliver significant benefits for Corangamite, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt...

October 3, 2018

U3A offers collaboration for the arts

U3A Surf Coast, Torquay Theatre Troupe and Torquay Books will be collaborating in October to present an event sure to be of interest to...

October 3, 2018

New U3A office

On October 9, as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, the new U3aSurfCoast office will be opened at the Senior Citizens, 16 Price Street...

October 3, 2018

Community donation gives old gym equipment new life

THE activity and gymnasium space at Bellarine Community Health’s Portarlington site has received a major upgrade of equipment. The upgrade was made possible thanks to...

October 3, 2018

Bell enters the ring for Reason Party

REASON Party candidate Michael Bell will launch his campaign for election to the Victorian Parliament at bookgrove in Ocean Grove next week. A long-term resident...

October 3, 2018

Big Day Out for volunteers

A GROUP of 27 hardy locals braved cool and breezy conditions last month to participate in Bushcare’s Big Day Out, organised by Ocean Grove...

October 3, 2018

Henderson opens aged care centre

CORANGMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has made one of her first local appearances representing her new ministerial portfolio, opening an aged care centre in...

October 3, 2018

Groups raise funds for Barwon Health Foundation

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) has dug deep to help out youth from across the Geelong region, donating at least $10,000 to the Barwon Health...

October 3, 2018

The ups and downs of royal life

THE Princess, The Pea and The Yo Yo takes a traditional fairy tale and turns the mattress on its head this school holidays at...

October 3, 2018

Chorus set to ‘Sing into Spring’ at the shed

PROUD once again to be part of this year’s Senior Festival, Geelong Harmony Chorus will present an afternoon of fun and musical dexterity next...

October 3, 2018

Fast rail reference group seeks members

EXPRESSIONS of interest have opened for a reference group on the proposed Geelong Fast Rail project. Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan visited Marshall and Geelong...

October 3, 2018

State to keep pushing Waurn Ponds duplication

PIC: VLine

THE state government believes its business case for the Waurn Ponds rail duplication is good enough, despite a critical assessment by...

October 3, 2018

Big line-up signs up to help out in Connecting Song

GEELONG music royalty Adalita, Mick Thomas and Mark Wilson have signed up to mentor the next generation of unsigned Geelong musicians through Connecting Song. In...

October 3, 2018

The Pulse announces dates for election candidate forums

GEELONG-based community radio station 94.7 The Pulse is again putting contenders in the coming state election behind the microphone, announcing the dates and times...

October 3, 2018

City confirms Mercer Street site for new HQ

THE City of Greater Geelong will partner with a private developer to build a new administrative office for the council at Mercer Street in...

October 3, 2018

Nominations open for Geelong’s Youth Council

NOMINATIONS for a new Greater Geelong Youth Council will open later this month, after the concept was endorsed by the council at last week’s...

October 3, 2018

Helen Garner to headline Word For Word

AUSTRALIAN author Helen Garner has been revealed as the star attraction at this year’s Word for Word National Non Fiction Festival in Geelong. The award-winning...

October 3, 2018

By the book: Geelong mayor and Surf Coast councillor defend library CEO

GEELONG’S mayor and a Surf Coast councillor have spoken up in support of overseas travel by Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation staff, particularly chief executive...

October 3, 2018

Otway Health signs up to GoodSAM

A NEW smartphone app that uses GPS technology to alert emergency services and nearby medically trained professionals to an emergency situation has been launched...

October 3, 2018

Open house sessions to discuss Apollo Bay erosion

OPEN house sessions for the community will be held tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, October 6 to discuss long-term coastal erosion strategies at Apollo Bay...

October 3, 2018

Grass pollen season begins

GRASS pollen season has begun, and data from Waurn Ponds is now helping drive Victoria’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecasting system. Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr...

October 3, 2018

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative gets grant for Treaty Circles

THE state government has announced a grant to support the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to engage more Aboriginal Victorians on the state’s Treaty process. Last month,...