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 1, 2018

Alcoa to re-attempt power station demolition this week – UPDATED

UPDATE - Alcoa has announced that based on current weather forecasts, the demolition will take place  on  Wednesday, October 3 between noon and 4pm. Original...

September 27, 2018

LABOR PLEDGES BETTER PLANNING PROTECTIONS IF IT WINS ELECTION

LABOR has flagged a considerable strengthening of planning laws for the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula if it wins November’s state election, pledging...

September 26, 2018

Labor pledges better planning protections if it wins election

LABOR has flagged a considerable strengthening of planning laws for the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula if it wins November’s state election, pledging...

September 26, 2018

Katos promises refurbished rooms at Torquay SLSC

THE Opposition has made a splash at the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club, pledging nearly three quarters of a million dollars towards refurbishing the clubhouse. Shadow...

September 26, 2018

Millions for major Geelong waterfront redevelopment

THE federal government has announced an additional $3.5 million to ensure the eagerly anticipated Geelong City Deal is one step closer. This new federal funding,...

September 26, 2018

Second year of fracking ban celebrated

COMMUNITIES and councils opposed to unconventional gas have celebrated the second anniversary of the Labor government’s moratorium on the industry. Treasurer and Minister for Resources...

September 26, 2018

Shire talks business at breakfast

BREAKFASTERS at Torquay Commerce and Tourism’s latest Sunrise Series event heard soundings from a business barometer on Tuesday morning. The shire’s business and tourism strategy...

September 26, 2018

Projects to tell Great Ocean Road’s story

THE 100-year anniversary of the start of construction of the Great Ocean Road will be celebrated through a number of projects funded by the...

September 26, 2018

FULL OF COLOUR

Palila Opit from Spring Creek Community House (pictured centre) holds the first full-colour edition of the community house’s Springboard newsletter. The printing of the...

September 26, 2018

Committee For Lorne: The Lorne Community – Connected at Lunch

There were several reasons why the Lorne Community Connect, as an entity, was created. Membership of Senior Citizens had fallen significantly over recent years and...

September 26, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – September 27, 2018

The past week has had the Lorne School front and centre of many local conversations and all for such good reasons. Although we may...

September 26, 2018

Labor plays to the crowds with GPAC and stadium pledges

LABOR is playing for both the sports and arts vote in Geelong ahead of November’s state election, pledging nearly a quarter of a billion...

September 26, 2018

Crime falls again across Victoria

CRIME has fallen across Victoria again, according to the latest 12-month statistics, with offences on the Surf Coast falling nearly 20 per cent over...

September 26, 2018

Anglesea Community Update: Power Station decommissioning – September 27, 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...

September 26, 2018

Window closes on 50-Year Storm

THE window for the Bells Beach 50-Year-Storm Invitational has closed for the year, with organisers saying conditions were tantalisingly close this time for the...

September 26, 2018

New Deakin facility goes on a roll

A NEW facility dedicated to advanced metal development and 3D roll forming has been launched at the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) at Deakin...

September 26, 2018

Deakin names its new vice-chancellor

PROFESSOR Iain Martin has been announced as the next vice-chancellor of Deakin University. He will become the university’s seventh vice-chancellor and president when he succeeds...

September 26, 2018

Torquay Business Network kicking goals

WITH 25 members and generating referrals in excess of $1 million between its members in the last financial year, a local networking group in...

September 26, 2018

Quay group don’t want new phone tower

TELSTRA has proposed a new phone tower at The Quay Reserve, Torquay; an area used by sporting groups, surrounded by homes, an aged-care facility,...

September 26, 2018

Federal Labor pledges $153 million for Geelong

THE federal Labor Party has put the money on the table for Geelong’s City Deal (or City Partnership), promising $153 million if their party...

September 26, 2018

Zoos Victoria a finalist for anti-balloon campaign

A ZOOS Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Parks campaign encouraging people to replace balloons with wildlife-friendly bubbles at outdoor events has been named a...

September 26, 2018

City releases draft access and inclusion plan

THE City of Greater Geelong has released the draft Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2018-22 for community consultation. The plan outlines the city’s commitment to...

September 26, 2018

Wearable art takes the stage

SENIOR students at Christian College Geelong showed off their couture creations with a difference at the school’s annual Wearable Art Competition. The event, which culminated...

September 26, 2018

Global Table event coming to Victoria

THE Victorian Government has helped secure a major international trade event, in a coup that will boost investment, create jobs and cement Victoria’s place...