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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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June 27, 2018

Tim Carson nominated as a regional achiever

LONG-serving Torquay Tigers stalwart Timothy Carson has been nominated for the South West TAFE & Deakin University South West Regional Achiever Award in this...

June 27, 2018

Business helps family have a magical Lorne holiday

FIVE Lorne businesses generously offered their support to the Magical Getaway Foundation to give a Melbourne family their first ever holiday. The Magical Getaway Foundation...

June 27, 2018

Call to cut speed limit near Kithbrooke Park

THE Surf Coast Shire is considering a request to drop the speed limit on a section of Ghazeepore Road in Torquay from 80 kmh...

June 27, 2018

ANGLESEA PAST PLAYERS DAY

The Anglesea Football Club is holding a past players day on Saturday July 14 from 12pm onwards. Phone Benza on 0400 875 852 or...

June 27, 2018

Push to lift Alcoa’s FOI exemption

SCRUTINY is increasing in the aftermath of Alcoa’s failed demolition in Anglesea, with the Victorian Greens trying to lift a freedom of information exemption...

June 27, 2018

Colac Otway mayor disappointed at Corangamite redistribution

THE mayor of the Colac Otway Shire has expressed his surprise and disappointment with the Australian Electoral Commission’s decision to exclude Colac from Corangamite. The...

June 27, 2018

REFGUEE WEEK TALK HEARS FROM NAURU TEACHERS

Torquay Library marked Refugee Week last week by hosting an event with two teachers who taught on Nauru for four years. The talk, presented...

June 27, 2018

Students test their science and engineering skills

SCIENTISTS and engineers of the future tried, failed and tried again in two days of experimentation at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. The 2018 Geelong...

June 27, 2018

First Glamping Fiesta proves a hit

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee will make glamping in Lorne an annual night out, following a successful initial sold-out hosting of 40 campers...

June 27, 2018

Urban scheme to bring life to Geelong’s vacant spaces

OWNERS of vacant properties in Geelong and artists are invited to connect and take part in a new initiative to reinvigorate empty spaces in...

June 27, 2018

VTA to host free forum in Geelong

THE Victorian Transport Association, representing the state’s freight and logistics industry, is hosting a forum in Geelong next month as part of a series...

June 27, 2018

Geelong delegation visits AirAsia’s HQ in KL

A DELEGATION from Geelong has visited AirAsia’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the start of direct services between the Malaysian capital and Avalon...

June 27, 2018

Tigers and Ammos to play for the Bethany Cup

TRADITIONAL footy rivals Torquay and Geelong Amateur will battle it out on the footy ground on Sunday, but will be united around a common...

June 27, 2018

Liberals and Labor to battle it out on tax

TAX policy is shaping up as a defining issue between the two major parties in Corangamite, with the Liberals’ Sarah Henderson praising the passage...

June 27, 2018

Henderson criticises market regulator over insurance trouble

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has taken aim at the market regulator for a lack of action following contentious insurance claims following the bushfires...

June 27, 2018

More sand to protect Apollo Bay foreshore from winter storms

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is replenishing sand levels at Apollo Bay, where storms have caused significant erosion along the...

June 27, 2018

Barwon Water’s price plan approved

THE Essential Services Commission (ESC) has announced its approval of Barwon Water’s prices for the next five years, ensuring a reliable, secure and affordable...

June 27, 2018

Community Update: Power station decommissioning – June 28, 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...

June 27, 2018

Community Update: Lease extended for Anglesea Bike Park

Alcoa is proud of its long history of support for the Anglesea Bike Park. In 2006 Alcoa supported the establishment of the bike park on...

June 27, 2018

Dog of a year expressed artistically

RACHINGER Gallery is proud to present the first collaborative exhibition by students from Geelong’s four special schools, which opens tomorrow (Friday). Year of the Dog...

June 27, 2018

Learn the story of this year’s eminent Australians

A DISTINGUISHED actor, a quantum physician and an NRL star may not at first glance have much in common but their shared career dedication...

June 27, 2018

Geelong to host leg of Supercross Championship

SUPERCROSS is revving up for its return to Geelong, following last week’s announcement that round 3 of the Australian Supercross Championship will be held...

June 27, 2018

Communities get more time to pick their project

REGIONAL communities have more time to put forward their great local ideas for funding, with the deadline for the state government’s Pick My Project...

June 27, 2018

Fire services urge action on preventable fires

FOR many Victorians, the fire season means the hot and dry days of summer, but it is winter that brings more preventable house fires...