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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 20, 2018

TRIVIA NIGHT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OCEAN MIND

Torquay-based charity Ocean Mind invite Surf Coast and Bellarine locals to join them for a night of trivia, entertainment and prizes at Bar 61...

June 20, 2018

Barton Engine fires up in Geelong

A NEW heat evaporative engine built in Geelong is being touted as a revolution in turning a waste product into power. The Barton Engine was...

June 20, 2018

Jim Molan talks tough in Geelong

SENATOR Jim Molan promised Geelong’s veterans he will not back away from his strident advocacy for their causes at a forum last week. The former...

June 20, 2018

Lorne Community Hospital seeks Rainbow Tick

IN AN EFFORT to be more inclusive and welcoming to members of the LGBTI communities, Lorne Community Hospital is moving towards an accreditation process...

June 20, 2018

GORCC’s educational efforts awarded

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has received a plaudit for its work in spreading knowledge about protecting the marine environment. The committee was...

June 20, 2018

Mako shark minimum thrown back

A SUGGESTION to protect small mako sharks in Victorian waters lauded by the state government has been thrown back, despite early indications that 99...

June 20, 2018

Learn about the coming Catholic primary school

PARENTS interested in the new Catholic primary school to be built in Armstrong Creek have been invited to an information session being held in...

June 20, 2018

Villawood’s letters stand with refugees

THE latest message on Villawood Properties’ giant letters overlooking the Geelong Ring Road spells out a message of support during Refugee Week. The corten characters...

June 20, 2018

Talking technology at breakfast

THE future of technology will be the focus at Torquay Commerce and Tourism’s next Sunrise Series breakfast, to be held next week at Peppers...

June 20, 2018

Crime rate decreases across Victoria

THE Crime Statistics Agency has released its Victorian recorded crime statistics for the 12 months to the end of March, showing a 9.5 per...

June 20, 2018

City investigates Highton dog attacks

THE City of Greater Geelong is investigating reports of three dog attacks in the space of a day in Highton. On Friday, acting director of...

June 20, 2018

Korean baseball team to be based in Geelong

IN A FIRST for Australian sport, an international team will base itself in Geelong while taking part in an Australian sporting competition. Last week, Victorian...

June 20, 2018

Jump on the free bus to Q&A in Melbourne

YOU’VE argued with the TV set and joined the Twitter conversation - now be part of the studio audience with a special free bus...

June 20, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – June 21, 2018

It was only over recent weeks that sceptics have been forecasting a long dry cold winter with the dry summer and autumn weather patterns...

June 20, 2018

Quiksilver hits plastic recycling milestone

QUIKSILVER’S recycling program has just hit a major milestone, turning 100 million bottles into boardshorts, jackets and other garments. Since the surf brand started the...

June 20, 2018

Roos jump all over Demons

ANGLESEA thrashed Portarlington in wintery conditions at the weekend. The Roos beat the Demons by 115 points at Alcoa Oval on Saturday. Rain and...

June 20, 2018

New Festival of Sails chair takes the helm

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has appointed a new chair to run the 2019 Festival of Sails. Stuart Dickson, who has chaired the Wooden...

June 20, 2018

Street renaming to clear up confusion

EAST Geelong’s McNeill Court will be renamed Chapman Crescent in honour of two sisters who served with the Royal Australian Air Force during World...

June 20, 2018

Consultation on Shipwreck Coast projects closes soon

TIME is running out for local residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on the design of three projects on the Shipwreck...

June 20, 2018

Some Otways tracks closed for the winter

SOME roads and tracks in Victoria’s forests and parks located in the Barwon South West region have been temporarily closed during winter and spring. Forest...

June 20, 2018

Joe Issell Painting receives another excellence award

Excellent workmanship has earned Joe Issell Painting another Award for Excellence. The team, comprising Joe Issell, Kelvin Steiner, Brad Doorty, Rob Mawson, Andrew Young and...

June 20, 2018

Get your message out with Gruff Design & Marketing

Gruff Design and Marketing is based in Torquay and caters to a range of businesses, from local to international companies. The business specialises in branding,...

June 20, 2018

Pointing in the right direction

The Surf Coast’s largest building and landscape supplier is boosting its delivery capabilities, to keep pace with booming demand in the region. With more than...

June 20, 2018

Reach greater heights with Torquay Hire and Steel

For more than 17 years, Torquay Hire and Steel has been providing local tradies and customers with the tools needed for a variety of...