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

Geelong renewable energy hub to support region’s wind farms

A NEW renewable energy hub in Geelong will support two new major wind farm projects in western Victoria. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio visited Geelong...

October 18, 2018

Grants support performances in western Victoria

RED Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery and the Otways Country to Coast Tourism Association have received funding to share their art through the latest...

October 18, 2018

Designs revealed for Shipwreck Coast projects

THE latest designs for tourist facilities along the Shipwreck Coast have been revealed. Last week, Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio announced the designs for the...

October 18, 2018

Letters To The Editor – October 18, 2018

Ball committee says thank you

Dear Editor, The Torquay Kindergarten Committee would like to warmly thank sponsors of the 2018 Torquay Kinder Winter Ball. Without the continued...

October 18, 2018

Federal Labor pledges to extended three-year-old kinder

LABOR has pledged to give every child access to three-year-old kinder if the party wins the next federal election. Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education...

October 18, 2018

Safety markers to go in along Great Ocean Walk

MORE than 200 emergency markers are being installed along the Great Ocean Walk and in four state and national parks to allow emergency services...

October 18, 2018

Get lucky with CLINT EASTWOOD FILM FESTIVAL

Do you feel lucky? Well, do you? Film lovers are in luck with the Barwon Heads Film Society's Biennial Film Festival. “Clint Eastwood - a fistful...

October 18, 2018

Big Name Writers Heading for Geelong

Australian literary powerhouse Helen Garner, distinguished advocate for Indigenous Australia Professor Marcia Langton, six-time Walkley Award winner Kerry O’Brien, feminist icon Clementine Ford, renowned historian...

October 18, 2018

Dutch travel show passing through

Dutch Travel Show 3 Op Reis, translated to Channel 3 Travels, is coming to Australia in November to film six episodes along the southern...

October 18, 2018

Kids get hooked on fishing at Port

Pint-sized fishing enthusiasts converged on the Portarlington Safe Harbour Foreshore at the weekend for the Gone Fishing Day – Hooked on Bellarine. Hosted by...

October 18, 2018

PROPERTY MAG SHOWS OFF SOUTH-WEST

The annual Charles Stewart Spring Property Portfolio is out now. It offers 35 of the latest quality cropping, grazing, dairy, lifestyle investment and residential properties...

October 18, 2018

Town by town snapshot – Jan Juc

This Jan Juc home sold recently for $875,000 and was previously sold...

October 18, 2018

Home building beats expectations in 2017/18

Recently released ABS building activity data for the June quarter of 2018 has shown better-than-expected results. HIA Economist Diwa Hopkins said that Australia’s home building...

October 18, 2018

QUAY2 display village a hit with homebuyers

Intrapac Property’s much-anticipated QUAY2 display village was launched last weekend with an impressive turnout coming to see the great range of new home designs...

October 18, 2018

Sustainable homes go on show

The Geelong region Sustainable House Day was another great success over the weekend with the unique event giving many homeowners the chance to inspect...

October 18, 2018

Surf Coast FC award winners

Surf Coast FC held its presentation night recently. Award winners were as follows and are pictured on this page U12 Girls Best & Fairest Jessamy Bennett R/U...

October 18, 2018

Women’s football set to soar at Drysdale

VFLW star and Ocean Grove local Lauren Bazeley has been announced as the inaugural Under 18’s women’s coach for 2019 at the Drysdale Football...

October 11, 2018

Cheeseman pledges no growth in Spring Creek if Labor wins

THE ongoing discussion about growth in Torquay has taken a huge twist, with Labor candidate for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman promising no development in...

October 11, 2018

Five-storey hotel proposed for Torquay

A PROPOSAL to build a five-storey hotel in Torquay has drawn public backlash, but the developer says the project will provide as many as...

October 11, 2018

Cheeseman pledges cash to Catholic schools

LABOR is courting the Catholic school vote as the state election draws nearer, pledging $9 million towards schools in Torquay and Armstrong Creek if...

October 11, 2018

Test ride e-bikes at De Grandi demo day

DE Grandi Cycle & Sport is holding a demo day in Belmont next week. One of the day’s main features will be Giant Hybrid Cycling...

October 11, 2018

Power station successfully demolished

ALCOA’S power station in Anglesea has come crashing down at last, with Alcoa successfully carrying out the demolition on Wednesday last week. However, the demolition...

October 11, 2018

Mine questions continue at meeting

THE Anglesea power station is now a pile of rubble and steel but the questions from the community have not stopped, if the latest...

October 11, 2018

Sod turned for new Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse

THE first sod has been officially turned at the redevelopment of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s clubhouse. The redevelopment will create a modern,...