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 22, 2018

Malcolm in the middle of SCEG meeting

People interested in tackling climate change and sustainability gathered last Thursday for the Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) AGM at Bar 61. A spokesperson...

August 22, 2018

Rubbish “blown like tumbleweed” leads to site inspection

QUAY residents’ concerns about rubbish being blown from building sites by strong wind last week have led to a site inspection by the Surf...

August 22, 2018

Shire makes submission on Inverleigh Wind Farm

THE Surf Coast Shire has set out its position on the proposed Inverleigh Wind Farm, and has urged a higher and better level of...

August 22, 2018

Community Update: Power station decommissioning – August 23, 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 22, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club

An update on design of new club

The Committee of the Lorne Aquatic & Angling Club (LAAC) is working closely with Great Ocean Road Coast...

August 22, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – August 23, 2018

Gotta say this is one of my favourite weeks of the year, and if you were to ask why, the answer is very simple...

August 22, 2018

Torquay SES celebrates another year

THE Victoria State Emergency Service Torquay Unit has celebrated the efforts of its volunteers at the unit’s annual dinner. The VICSES Torquay Unit volunteers and...

August 22, 2018

Colac Otway resolves not to support “too big” Apollo Bay resort

COLAC Otway Shire Council opposed the development of a tourist resort near Apollo Bay at its meeting last week, citing its size and visual...

August 22, 2018

Performers primed for Lorne stages

THE Lorne Festival of Performing Arts in only a week away but there’s still time to secure your tickets and take advantage of accommodation...

August 22, 2018

Local playgroups to get funding

THE state government has announced funding for new community playgroups across the state. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos last week announced 50 playgroups...

August 22, 2018

The “Sporties” has something for everyone

AFTER undergoing a $2 million renovation, the Leopold Sportsmans Club is the place that offers something for everyone. The “Sporties” has expanded to cater for...

August 22, 2018

New laneways for central Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the Laneways Action Plan for implementation by the Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership. The action plan identifies new laneways...

August 22, 2018

Loved local principal to be first of Iona

THE much-loved and respected principal of Clonard College, Damian McKew, has been chosen as the foundation principal of Iona College, set to open in...

August 22, 2018

Summer of Sailing to call Geelong home in 2020

GEELONG will be the epicentre of world sailing when it hosts four Olympic Class World Championships during the 2020 Summer of Sailing. Minister for Tourism...

August 22, 2018

Info session to help businesses get ‘China ready’

THE Warrnambool City Council will use $150,000 of state government funding to lead an Australian-first business mentoring program to help businesses in the Great...

August 22, 2018

Libs promise to duplicate Barwon Heads Road

A LIBERAL Nationals Government will duplicate Barwon Heads Road from Settlement Road through to Lower Mt Duneed Road. As part of this project, the level...

August 22, 2018

Multicultural Geelong plan seeks connected and vibrant community

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has released a draft Multicultural Action Plan 2018-2022 for final community feedback. The plan aims to:

  • Increase Geelong’s multicultural...

August 22, 2018

Orange Door combats family violence

PREMIER Daniel Andrews joined hub practitioners and community members in Geelong on August 17 to launch The Orange Door, the new name for the...

August 22, 2018

Vanessa pops in at Deakin open day

THE Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Vanessa fleet turned up to a Deakin Waurn Ponds Open Day on Sunday to engage with students about road...

August 22, 2018

Henderson announces rail crossing upgrades

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson announced upgrades to 12 level crossings on the Warrnambool rail line as part of the Turnbull Government’s $114 million...

August 22, 2018

Council approves design of western bike link

THE City of Greater Geelong has approved the design of the Better Bike Connections western link. At the community focus council meeting in Geelong West...

August 22, 2018

Charisse shares nursing insights

VFA Learning Geelong will launch their Diploma of Enrolled Nursing next month, led by medical professional Charisse Spence. Charisse is an experienced Registered Nurse,...

August 22, 2018

Applications open for Children’s Week grants

THE state government is celebrating Victorian children by holding free and fun activities as part of Children’s Week 2018. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny...

August 22, 2018

Deakin consolidates world ranking

DEAKIN University has consolidated its position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), edging two places higher to 211th position in this year’s...