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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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July 27, 2024

New Rotary district governor promotes collaboration

THE new governor for Rotary's District 9780 is keen to encourage the clubs across the vast district she represents to work together. Torquay Rotary Club...

July 26, 2024

Construction starts on Halcyon Horizon clubhouse

Construction of the $14.5 million clubhouse has started at Halcyon Horizon, Stockland's first land lease development designed for over 55s in the Geelong region. The...

July 24, 2024

Date for G21 Regional Forum announced

G21 GEELONG Region Alliance has locked in the date for this year's G21 Regional Forum, which will be held on October 3. The alliance of...

July 23, 2024

Ask R U OK? every day

R U OK? Day will be officially observed on September 12, but the organisers of the national suicide preventation day are urging everyone to...

July 21, 2024

About Time Bathhouse aims for Christmas opening

THE About Time Bathhouse in Torquay has resumed construction and is eying an opening date before Christmas this year. Part of the precinct formerly occupied by...

July 20, 2024

AITTA has questions about lighthouse tours

THE Aireys Inlet Tourism and Traders Association (AITTA) is questioning the expressions of interest (EOI) process regarding tours of the Split Point Lighthouse, saying...

July 14, 2024

Project firefighters sought

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is offering what it describes as diverse and exciting career opportunities for Victorians with a passion for the great...

July 9, 2024

Campaign aims to switch off gender stereotypes

COMEDIANS Alex Lee and Lewis Garnham are taking aim at harmful gender stereotypes in advertising as part of a new Women's Health Victoria campaign. Announced...

July 8, 2024

Shire document aims to explain financial difficulties

THE Surf Coast Shire has updated its Our Financial Story document to reflect the ongoing and new financial difficulties faced by the shire. First produced...

July 7, 2024

New vaping laws now in effect

NEW national laws regarding the importation, manufacture, supply and possession of vapes are now in effect. The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms)...

July 5, 2024

Surf Coast FC honours Joe Taylor

ONE of the stalwarts of Surf Coast FC has been honoured by having the club's social room at its home in Torquay North named...

July 2, 2024

University project proposes new vision for Anglesea mine

A PROJECT run by RMIT University's Regenerative Transformation Lab (RTL) is proposing a new vision for the land occupued by the former Anglesea coal...

June 30, 2024

Bushbank funds to improve Otways habitat

PART of the Otway Ranges will be improved to make it a better habitat for Victorian threatened species through the state government's Bushbank program. About...

June 30, 2024

New Torquay kinder to open later this year

THE major development at 85 Geelong Road in Torquay is progressing quickly, with tenant Only About Children (OAC) expected to open a childcare and...

June 26, 2024

Nominations open for community champions

NATIONAL Seniors Australia (NSA) has launched the Everald Compton Community Champion Medal to acknowledge older unsung heroes while also recognising the organisation's founding father. NSA...

June 26, 2024

Celebrating good humans with the Fred Awards

The Fred Hollows Foundation has opened nominations for the 2024 Fred Awards, which celebrate everyday humanitarians across Australia who embody kindness, compassion, and integrity. Founding...

June 24, 2024

Barwon Early Parenting Centre opens

NEW mums and dads across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast can now get access to the specialised support they need to care for...

June 24, 2024

New foam system to protect CFA vehicles

THOUSANDS of Victorian firefighters will be better protected on the frontline with a new foam system on all of CFA's ultralight vehicles. CFA has started...

June 22, 2024

Plan to manage Barwon River’s future

A PLAN setting the strategic direction for the management and protection of the Barwon River for the next three decades has been released. Developed by...

June 18, 2024

Peri-urban municipalities call for help to manage growth

A NEW report from the Regional Australia Institute shows people are leaving Melbourne and other big cities in large numbers for peri-urban municipalities such...

June 17, 2024

RCV warns about services squeeze for councils

A FEDERAL inquiry into local government sustainability has heard small rural councils are on the verge of being forced to stop providing essential services...

June 15, 2024

New APCO service station eyes Christmas opening

APCO says it is aiming to complete its latest service station, now under construction in Mt Duneed, before Christmas this year. The independent service station chain...

June 15, 2024

Scam victim to tell her story in Grovedale

A SCAM victim and now author will tell her story in an event in Grovedale next week. Tracy Hall wrote The Last Victim after she...

June 14, 2024

MBA speaks out after construction slump

Master Builders Australia (MBA) says figures revealing construction as the economy's weakest link in the March 2024 quarter illustrate the need for urgent reform...