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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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July 11, 2018

Esplanade apartment proposal heads to VCAT

THE developers behind a planned apartment complex on the Torquay waterfront are unhappy with the Surf Coast Shire’s handling of the matter, and have...

July 11, 2018

Initiative to celebrate Christmas in July

LOCAL businesses, a residents’ group and a Surf Coast Shire councillor have backed a plan to bring a little sparkle to the Great Ocean...

July 11, 2018

Environmental approach sees Salt Torquay awarded One Planet Living status

BARWON Water’s Salt Torquay development is the first housing estate in regional Australia to be recognised as a One Planet Community. One Planet Living is...

July 11, 2018

New Lions president prepares for a busy year

WHEN introducing her new team for the coming year, Torquay Lions Club president Tricia Blane alerted the club to another year of hard work. “We...

July 11, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne OP Shop going strong

Here we are halfway through 2018 already and 2017 seems to have just ended yesterday! Over the past four years, almost $1 million has been...

July 11, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – July 12, 2018

One of our great local clubs is the Lorne Country Club, which - with its small membership base of just over 260 - provides...

July 11, 2018

WorkSafe officially opens in Geelong

WORKSAFE has officially arrived in Geelong, with the statutory body for workplace safety moving into its new headquarters last week. Last Thursday’s official opening by...

July 11, 2018

Geelong mayor says overseas trip will inspire the city

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood has made a spirited defence of Geelong becoming a UNESCO City of Design, saying the costs incurred...

July 11, 2018

Villawood’s letters calls out family violence

THE latest arrangement of Villawood Properties’ giant letters in Highton has shown its support for a campaign against family violence. The “call it out” message...

July 11, 2018

Community initiative to give away free solar systems

SHINEHUB and Geelong Sustainability have announced they will be holding a ‘solar giveaway’ as part of the Geelong Community Solar Program. For every 50 households...

July 11, 2018

Ita Buttrose to headline Geelong Small Business Festival

ITA Buttrose will be the star attraction at this year’s Geelong Small Business Festival, which will see 50 events take place across the region...

July 11, 2018

The Living Room offers new spiritual home in Torquay

A NEW church in Torquay says it will offer another opportunity for people of all ages to experience the reality of God’s love and...

July 11, 2018

Bayside Alive! offers fun and informative activities

A FUN day was had by all who attended the Bayside Alive! Indented Head Community Environment Day last month. The Bayside Alive! Program is an...

July 11, 2018

Free cat desexing offered this month

THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with local vets and Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS), will offer discount cat desexing, flea and worming...

July 11, 2018

Deakin project creates new reality at Eastern Beach

A NEW vision of Eastern Beach Reserve has been created by Deakin University and a group of visiting students from Colombia through a virtual...

July 11, 2018

Authorities warn locals to stay away from stranded whales

LOCALS are being asked to leave whale rescues to authorities after a stranded whale on the Bellarine was pushed out to sea. The Department of...

July 11, 2018

Opposition pledges boost to Youth Parliament

THE Opposition has made a pitch to Victoria’s youngest voters ahead of November’s election, pledging to raise the amount of money spent on the...

July 11, 2018

Drone used to assess storm damage at Apollo Bay

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has reviewed drone footage of the Apollo Bay foreshore, where recent storms caused significant erosion. Drone...

July 11, 2018

Parties pushed to do more for state’s homeless

VICTORIA’S peak body for homeless people has called on both major parties ahead of the state election to commit to major investment in housing...

July 11, 2018

Shire celebrates NAIDOC Week

PANELLISTS shared tears and laughter amid inspiring stories of strength at the Surf Coast Shire’s NAIDOC Week celebration at Anglesea. Corrina Eccles, Aunty Colleen Howell,...

July 11, 2018

Deakin students lend a hand to childcare design in India

DEAKIN architecture students will this month present proposals for a series of Indian maternal care and children’s early learning centres, designed in collaboration with...

July 11, 2018

Feedback sought on sustainable water

COMMUNITIES in Victoria’s central regions are encouraged to contribute to the Central Region Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS) review. Sustainable Water Strategies are long-term plans for...

July 11, 2018

Leisurelink wins at state aquatic awards

THE Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre has claimed two of the state’s top awards at the annual Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. Leisurelink duty...

July 11, 2018

City invites applications to community grants program

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Community Investment and Support Fund grants for 2018-19 are now open. The grants are open to not-for-profit community groups and...