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 18, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – October 18, 2018

A very busy week in Lorne on a number of different fronts but with volunteering front and centre of most local activities. The Committee...

October 18, 2018

It’s more than a FAD: fish-attracting devices return to Torquay

THE Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) off Torquay’s coast will return to the artificial reef off Fishermans Beach over the next few weeks. The five FADs,...

October 18, 2018

Work starts on turbo roundabout for Torquay North

WORK has started to create a new kind of roundabout at the intersection of the Surf Coast Highway and South Beach Road, with construction...

October 18, 2018

HENDERSON AGAINST QUAY TOWER LOCATION

Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson last week met with local residents from the Facebook group “Save the Quay” to discuss the proposed Telstra phone...

October 18, 2018

Great Ocean Road Action Plan released

INITIAL reaction to a plan to improve governance along the Great Ocean Road has been mixed, with the Colac Otway Shire and the Victoria...

October 18, 2018

Hip, hip, array! Barwon Water’s Torquay solar ready to go

BARWON Water is ready to plug in its latest solar project that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of about 80 homes...

October 18, 2018

Torquay SLSC to hold Remembrance Day Carnival

THE Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club has invited competitors and teams from along the coast to take part in a lifesaving carnival next month. The Remembrance...

October 18, 2018

Liberals pledge big education spend for Geelong

THE Liberal Nationals have unveiled nearly $90 million in new funding commitments to schools across the Geelong region if they win November’s state election. Opposition...

October 18, 2018

Quantock speaks up at mental health seminar

ROD Quantock brought a hilarious and occasionally revolutionary tone to a mental health education seminar held in Torquay North last week. The comedian and writer...

October 18, 2018

Builders tee off again to support River’s Gift

THE Geelong construction industry has walked the fairways again on a fundraising golf day in Torquay to support research into sudden infant death syndrome...

October 18, 2018

Minister calls in solar farm application

VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne has agreed to the Surf Coast Shire’s request to jointly consider two related renewable energy projects near Inverleigh. The shire...

October 18, 2018

Labor says local workers will build Geelong’s convention centre

THE state Labor government has promised local companies will be heavily involved in constructing the long-awaited Geelong Convention Centre. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford,...

October 18, 2018

Group calls for help to keep Armstrong Creek beautiful

RESIDENTS in Armstrong Creek have invited the community to pitch in and help the environment to keep Armstrong Creek beautiful this Sunday. The Armstrong Creek...

October 18, 2018

Shire buys land to extend Eastern Reserve

THE Surf Coast Shire has agreed to pay nearly $1.5 million to buy land as part of its plan to eventually create a second...

October 18, 2018

Labor pledges big kinder build

STATE Labor says its pledge to upgrade early education across Victoria will create nearly 1,000 extra kindergarten places in Geelong by 2029. Announced last week...

October 18, 2018

Geelong lights up at White Night

CENTRAL Geelong lit up with colour and movement on Saturday evening, with a crowd estimated at more than 70,000 flocking to the city’s first...

October 18, 2018

Pivot Summit moves to May

THIS year’s Pivot Summit has been pushed back by five months, but organisers say the move has been done to better tie it in...

October 18, 2018

Lyons wants Geelong to get its own mental health centre

FORMER Geelong mayor and now-independent candidate for the state seat of Geelong Darryn Lyons has urged Labor and the Liberals to commit to a...

October 18, 2018

AIRAR CAMPAIGNS TO GET KIDS OFF NAURU

As part of spring’s first Aireys Inlet market, the Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) stall had a focus on “Kids off Nauru”....

October 18, 2018

Geelong Tech School opens

THE doors have opened at the Geelong Tech School, with taster programs to run during this term ahead of a rollout integrated with more...

October 18, 2018

Lorne’s waste point to be relocated

VISITORS and part-time residents in Lorne looking to get rid of their excess rubbish will have to find a new spot, with the town’s...

October 18, 2018

Upgrades planned at Breamlea Holiday Park

THE Breamlea Holiday Park will get 10 new cabins along with several other improvements over the next four years, according to a plan for...

October 18, 2018

Trivia night to support Christmas Spectacular

THE organisers of the popular Warralily Christmas Spectacular are holding a fundraising trivia night next week. All are welcome to get their thinking caps on...

October 18, 2018

Geelong and Warrnambool railway work tenders released

EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for major upgrades to the Warrnambool and Geelong railway line. The multi-million-dollar contract would include a major upgrade to...