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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 1, 2018

Police charge three with child exploitation offences

POLICE have arrested three men following a two-month joint investigation by the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) and Youth Tasking Unit...

August 1, 2018

Liberals want a Great Ocean Road Authority with bite

THE state Opposition has made the Great Ocean Road’s governance an election issue, promising to establish a singular authority to manage all Crown land...

August 1, 2018

Shire puts a million towards Torquay Town Centre

THE Surf Coast Shire has allocated $1 million to mobilise improvements in stage one of the Torquay Town Centre Project and will pursue major...

August 1, 2018

SOIREE LAUNCHES SURF COAST ARTS TRAIL

The Surf Coast Arts Trail, which showcases the diverse talents of hundreds of artists in varying media, was launched at a special event last...

August 1, 2018

Shire to test centre’s theatrical potential

THE Surf Coast Shire will further evaluate the prospect of converting the Surf Coast Sport and Recreation Centre for use as a theatre. The council...

August 1, 2018

Meeting to discuss traffic on Coalmine Road

ROAD access in Anglesea is back on the agenda, with the Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) announcing it will host a community meeting...

August 1, 2018

Community Update: Power station decommissioning – August 2, 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 1, 2018

Committee For Lorne: FISHY TALES – Showcasing Lorne’s Fishing History

Early in May, through this column, the Lorne Historical Society announced it would be mounting an exhibition telling the story of Lorne’s fishing industry...

August 1, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – August 2, 2018

As we enter the final month of winter it’s a good time to check in on water storages, rainfall to date and winter climate...

August 1, 2018

Applications open for Young Endeavour crew

YOUNG Australians in the Geelong region looking for an adventure that is out of the ordinary can apply for a voyage in Sail Training...

August 1, 2018

Premier presses PM on City Deal

THE Victorian government is pushing the federal government to make haste on Geelong’s City Deal, with Premier Daniel Andrews writing to Prime Minister Malcolm...

August 1, 2018

Port Phillip Ferries hails Geelong- Melbourne trial

PORT Phillip Ferries has hailed the Geelong-to-Melbourne ferry trials as a huge success, and has suggested a regular service could be in place by...

August 1, 2018

Pupils share some good food stories

A TASTY multicultural cookbook project is testing some of the recipes it has gathered with children across the Geelong region. Good Food Stories, created and...

August 1, 2018

Barwon River’s water quality near Birregurra improves

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has advised that community members and landholders along Boundary Creek and the Barwon River near...

August 1, 2018

Mayor presents report on overseas study tour

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood has outlined the findings from his overseas study tour. The mayor’s report was presented at last week’s council...

August 1, 2018

Sale of Old Geelong Gaol finalised

THE Old Geelong Gaol will be preserved as an interactive museum after the City of Greater Geelong agreed to sell the property to a...

August 1, 2018

Surf Coast students dig in for National Tree Day

STUDENTS at Surf Coast Secondary College were among thousands who got their hands dirty last week and on the weekend as part of National...

August 1, 2018

State planning minister to consider link road in Winchelsea

THE Surf Coast Shire has referred a planning scheme amendment about Growing Winchelsea to the Victorian Planning Minister, following concerns about a future link...

August 1, 2018

Supatramp jumping for joy after win at Geelong Business Excellence Awards

GEELONG’S largest indoor family entertainment centre, Supatramp, is jumping for joy after their big win at last week’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards – walking...

August 1, 2018

The 2018 Geelong Business Excellence Awards winners

August 1, 2018

R U OK? Conversation Convoy begins in Geelong

A 14,000-KILOMETRE road trip across Australia with an important question on its mind started on the Geelong waterfront on Monday. The R U OK? Conversation...

August 1, 2018

Call to spend landfill levy wisely

ENVIRONMENT Victoria has welcomed the Auditor General’s report on the landfill levy, and said the findings showed the levy could be used to deal...

August 1, 2018

Landcare grants keep groups growing

SEVERAL Landcare groups and other environmental volunteers from the Geelong region are among those sharing in almost $2 million in the latest round of...

August 1, 2018

Green Spine party kicks off next weekend

THE first stage of the Malop Street Green Spine is complete, and a street party will be held next weekend to celebrate the occasion. An...