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

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...

June 27, 2018

Letters To The Editor – June 28, 2018

Don’t touch the trees

Dear Editor, Have you ever seen the beauty of Spring Creek? We have and we strongly believe this should not be a...

June 27, 2018

Power of music helps fight Parkinson’s

BANDS, artists and enthusiastic crowds converged in Ocean Grove at the weekend, using the power of music to help defeat Parkinson’s Disease. The fifth annual...

June 27, 2018

Footpath works moving along at Eastern Beach

UPGRADE works to one of Geelong’s most loved walking paths at Eastern Beach are well on their way, with the first half scheduled to...

June 27, 2018

Take care on roads in winter

WINTER has taken hold across Victoria with the recent snap of cold weather, and VicRoads has reminded drivers that extreme weather and poor light...

June 27, 2018

One-stop shop for Bellarine kids

The Bellarine Kids Family Fun and Market Day will be returning to the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on July 1. Kicking off at 10...

June 27, 2018

Magic set to arrive at Bellarine Railway

MAGIC will arrive at Bellarine Railway this school holidays when Dazzling Dan performs some special shows. Join Dazzling Dan the Magic Man for a show,...

June 27, 2018

Prepare to be wiped out at surf museum

Want to be amazed, amused and stunned? Visit the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay to catch the Wipe Out exhibition. Watch exclusive big screen footage...