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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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August 29, 2018

Supporters turn out at semis

Footy fever was alive and well in Portarlington at the weekend for the semi-finals of the Bellarine Football League. Barwon Heads beat Modewarre by...

August 29, 2018

Anglesea’s shiny, sparkly Book Week

Anglesea Primary School teachers led by example at their school’s Book Week event last week, dressing up as Ali The Shiny Sparkly Unicorn.

August 29, 2018

New PM appoints Henderson to ministry

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has emerged as one of the winners of last week’s Liberal leadership spill, with new Prime Minister Scott Morrison...

August 29, 2018

Man drowns at Torquay back beach

A MAN drowned at Torquay back beach at the weekend. Surfers spotted the unconscious man, believed to be in his 50s, in the water...

August 29, 2018

Surf Coast FC ladies celebrate special day

GEELONG Galaxy’s Laura Spiranovic spoke about what it takes to be a top footballer in the country during Surf Coast Football Club’s (FC) Ladies...

August 29, 2018

Labor touts benefits to Geelong from Melbourne suburban rail project

THE Labor state government says regional passengers from cities such as Geelong will be the big winners of its multi-billion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop, but...

August 29, 2018

CARS COLLIDE HEAD ON AT THE ESPLANADE

A MAN was taken to hospital suffering chest injuries after a head-on collision between two cars on the Torquay waterfront last week. Emergency services...

August 29, 2018

Bellbrae PS pushes for second pedestrian crossing

BELLBRAE Primary School pupils and parents have called on the Surf Coast Shire to do everything it can to have another pedestrian crossing installed...

August 29, 2018

Shire defers talks about re-opening Coalmine Road

THE Surf Coast Shire believes Coalmine Road in Anglesea should stay closed to general traffic but will not seek the community’s views until the...

August 29, 2018

Lydia Lassila joins Lorne snow competitors

FIVE-time winter Olympian, dual medallist and Lorne local Lydia Lassila has been on the slopes at Mt Buller cheering on her son Kai at...

August 29, 2018

Alcoa Community Update: Power station decommissioning – August 30, 2018

As part of Alcoa of Australia’s decommissioning of the Anglesea power station and mine, the main power station building was scheduled to be felled...

August 29, 2018

Committee For Lorne: FOPA has arrived

Lorne is buzzing in anticipation of the Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) this weekend. We warm things up on Thursday night with a Piano Bar...

August 29, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – August 30, 2018

After weeks of waiting, the Lorne Festival of the Performing Arts is finally upon us and ready to kick off from today until Sunday....

August 29, 2018

Bus operator prosecuted after Great Ocean Road bus crash

BUS Safety Victoria (BSV) has prosecuted a bus operator after one of his vehicles was involved in a fatal crash on the Great Ocean...

August 29, 2018

Pupils shine on stage

SCHOOL children from prep through to VCE took part in the 72nd annual Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival (GSMMF) at Costa Hall. The region’s...

August 29, 2018

VC story enthrals Torquay pupils

SENIOR pupils from Torquay’s four primary schools were spellbound last week as they heard about the journey taken by photographer Gordon Traill and author...

August 29, 2018

Book Week returns for another chapter

HUNDREDS of primary school pupils from across the region brought their favourite story book characters to life last week through costume. Leopold Primary School’s annual...

August 29, 2018

Leisurelink wins national aquatic safety award

LEISURELINK has been presented with an award from Royal Life Saving Australia for its contribution to aquatic safety in the community. The Grovedale aquatic centre...

August 29, 2018

Geelong graduate recognised at vocational awards

GEELONG businesswoman Lisa Miller has been honoured as one of three finalists for the Victorian Vocational Student of the Year. A category in the Victorian...

August 29, 2018

Landcare group welcomes waterways action

A LANDCARE group in the Otways has welcomed the state government’s push for a legally enforceable remediation plan to protect the health of waterways...

August 29, 2018

Labor powers up big solar panel pledge

LABOR has pledged a massive solar panel rollout program if it wins the coming state election, saying it will help Victorians save about $890...

August 29, 2018

Regional cities launch election wishlist

VICTORIA’S 10 leading regional cities met in Melbourne last week to present a policy platform to Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy...

August 29, 2018

Upgrades at Burdoo Reserve officially opened

THE Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club has received a major boost thanks to an upgrade of the sporting facilities at Burdoo Reserve that were...

August 29, 2018

Road safety message to be spread through footy clubs

THE Transport Accident Commission has struck a new partnership with AFL Victoria, with a stronger focus on engaging the almost 250,000 people involved in...