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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

PROTEST OUTSIDE MP’S OFFICE MARKS “FIVE YEARS TOO MANY”

Nearly 40 people attended a protest outside Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson’s Waurn Ponds office – one of several held across Australia marking “five...

August 1, 2018

ACTU singles out Henderson’s votes on penalty rates

THE Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has targeted the voting record of Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson on penalty rates by hiring a...

August 1, 2018

Unattended campfires spark concern

PARKS Victoria rangers and Forest Fire Management Victoria officers are urging visitors keep safe and follow campfire guidelines after responding to 45 unattended campfires...

August 1, 2018

Purcell hopes inquiry will lead to road funding changes

AN INQUIRY into VicRoads’ management of country roads has been referred to the next state Parliament, but the MP that instigated it says it’s...

August 1, 2018

Michael Malouf begins as VicRoads’ new CEO

GEELONG businessman and former Melbourne City Council chief executive officer Michael Malouf has joined VicRoads as its new CEO. Mr Malouf, who replaced Kerry Thompson,...

August 1, 2018

Geelong Small Business Festival begins

ENTREPRENEURS, start-ups, scale ups and growing businesses will benefit from the huge selection of events happening this month as part of the Geelong Small...

August 1, 2018

City confirms scope of civic accommodation project

THE City of Greater Geelong has confirmed the scope of its plan to consolidate nine of its offices into a single building. Councillors resolved to...

August 1, 2018

Letters To The Editor – August 2, 2018

Actions noted

Dear Editor, To the dog walker who tosses their dog poo bag into the just emptied rubbish bins, every Friday morning, in Rippleside Drive...

August 1, 2018

Market Highlights – August 2, 2018

Ballarat Sheep Lambs yarded 15,000 Sheep yarded 5,500 Heavy export lambs to $270 Heavy trade lamb to $210 Light processor lambs to $115 Heavy mutton to $140 Light mutton to $90 Mortlake...

August 1, 2018

2 WORLDS FESTIVAL TO BRING CULTURES TOGETHER

THE 2 Worlds Festival returns to the Fyansford Paper Mills on October 20. After a highly successful inaugural event which saw 1,500 people attend...

August 1, 2018

Words from the Surf Coast Arts Trail on again

Writers Victoria is encouraging local writers of all ages and abilities to prepare for this year’s Words from the Surf Coast Arts Trail by...

August 1, 2018

What’s On Armstrong – August 2, 2018

Building works Anyone driving, cycling or walking along Unity Drive will have seen the site huts, fencing and tradies’ vehicles opposite Club Armstrong. Preliminary works for...

August 1, 2018

Christian College Eagles enjoy 25 years of playing basketball

THE Christian College Geelong (CCG) Eagles Basketball Club celebrated its 25th anniversary at the weekend with a family-fun afternoon. Attending the celebrations at AWA Stadium...

August 1, 2018

Yachting championships and Festival of Sails form ultimate double bill

TWO of Australia’s favourite yachting regattas, the prestigious Australian Yachting Championships and traditional Festival of Sails, have joined forces to create a week-long celebration...

July 27, 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 night’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards – walking...

July 27, 2018

2 Worlds Festival to bring cultures together

THE 2 Worlds Festival returns to the Fyansford Paper Mills on October 20. After a highly successful inaugural event which saw 1,500 people attend...

July 25, 2018

Labor pledges $9.1 million towards Bellbrae Primary School

LABOR has bettered the Coalition’s pledge to Bellbrae Primary School, promising to deliver $9.1 million in upgrades if the party retains government at November’s...

July 25, 2018

Action packed day supports PDFNC

Saturday marked a significant day in Portarlington Football and Netball Club’s events calendar. The club held its annual Free Family Fun Day, Sponsors Day...

July 25, 2018

Shire officially says no to Esplanade apartments

THE plan to build an apartment complex on the Torquay waterfront has been officially knocked back by the Surf Coast Shire. The planning permit for...

July 25, 2018

Shire to ask VCAT to rule on helicopter exemptions

A PLANING permit for a Freshwater Creek helicopter landing site now in the hands of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will be...

July 25, 2018

Simon Ramsay won’t recontest his seat at election

LIBERAL Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay announced this week that he will not contest November’s state election, following reports that he had been...

July 25, 2018

Iona College gets $5m for stage one

PROGRESS has been made on Geelong’s next Catholic secondary school, with Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson visiting the site in Armstrong Creek yesterday (Wednesday)...

July 25, 2018

GARY ABLETT TRAINS WITH TIGERS JUNIORS

Geelong Cats star Gary Ablett Jr was the star attraction at a special training night for the under-9s at the Torquay Tigers on Monday...

July 25, 2018

Application exhibited for Inverleigh wind farm

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has officially begun exhibition of plans for a wind farm proposed to be built near...