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 13, 2018

VicRoads urges safe driving in winter

AS THE days get shorter and colder, VicRoads is urging motorists to think safety this winter. In south western Victoria, the colder weather typically brings...

June 13, 2018

Visitors have a brickbending good time

MORE than 2,000 enthusiasts enjoyed a wide range of Lego exhibits, play area and masterclasses at Queenscliffe Bricks at the weekend. Rotary Club of Queenscliffe’s...

June 13, 2018

Fire brigades use grants to gear up

FIREFIGHTERS across Geelong and the Surf Coast will be better equipped to fight fires, operate rescue vehicles, and have access to funds to upgrade...

June 13, 2018

CFA urges action on preventable house fires

COOKING and electrical fires still cause the most house fires across Geelong and the Surf Coast, according to the latest preventable fire statistics from...

June 13, 2018

Letters To The Editor – June 14, 2018

The new canaries in the coal mine

Dear Editor, I have been visiting Fairhaven on and off for over 25 years now. I have always enjoyed the...

June 13, 2018

E-waste drop-off day continues to build

THE Borough of Queenscliff Council’s annual e-waste drop-off day has accumulated 9,758 kilograms of old, broken and unwanted electronic waste items. The e-waste received at...

June 13, 2018

EPA to consider proposal for hot springs at 12 Apostles

A PROPOSED hot springs and spa resort just to the north of the 12 Apostles appears to be moving forward, with the Environment Protection...

June 13, 2018

Community to flow into film for Refugee Week

LOCAL support organisations will present a screening of Human Flow – a film by celebrated director Ai Weiwei – at the Queenscliff Town Hall...

June 13, 2018

Supermarkets’ moves against waste praised

A WASTE management expert from Deakin University has praised measures adopted by Australia’s major supermarkets to address the country’s waste crisis, but said they...

June 13, 2018

Whale season begins

THE first Southern Right Whale of the season has been spotted on Victoria’s southwest coast after undertaking the annual migration from sub-Antarctic feeding grounds. Southern...

June 13, 2018

New chefs and new menu at Basils Farm

Basils Farm is thrilled to welcome two new chefs to the Basils Farm kitchen team, Corey Fowler and Anthony Woodbury. Corey has been in the...

June 13, 2018

Have some fun with the Celts next week

Following on the heels of Portarlington’s National Celtic Festival comes a brand-new show titled Fun With The Celts - From Irish Toasts to Welsh...

June 13, 2018

Welcome back Dr Anna Morrow

Returning to Sequence Osteopathy for a two-week locum is the knowledgeable and passionate Dr Anna Morrow. Dr Morrow has an interest in treating jaw pain...

June 13, 2018

Come and be apart of the Easy Money book launch

EASY Money is the new finance book by local wealth manager and business owner Stuart Baker. It will be officially launched at 6pm on...

June 13, 2018

Hayden Real Estate’s market wrap

WINTER is now upon us, the days are getting shorter and the temperature is definitely dropping, but I’m sure you would agree, this is...

June 13, 2018

Hamlan’s family fun day with electric car on display

LOCAL builder Hamlan is holding a family fun day on Saturday, June 16 to officially open their new display home in Oakdene Estate. The event...

June 13, 2018

Villawood’s Armstrong birdhouses raise the bar in residential community art

THEY rise up from the Armstrong Mount Duneed water as stark other-worldly structures, looking mediaeval, Nordic, even a little like something from a 1950s...

June 13, 2018

Hudson Ridge Builders: experience the difference

At Hudson Ridge Builders, they create homes that they and their clients are proud to call a “Hudson Ridge build”. Come and see the new...

June 13, 2018

House approvals surge while apartments cool

The volume of approvals for new detached houses is at its strongest in 15 years according to HIA’s Senior Economist Shane Garrett. Building approvals data...

June 13, 2018

Midweek tennis grand finals

TUESDAY June 5, midweek grand final day – and what a perfect autumn day it turned out to be for the ladies’ big matches,...

June 13, 2018

Curlewis Golf Club – June 14, 2018

WITH winter having well and truly arrived at Curlewis the scoring has not cooled down with some great results from our members and visitors...

June 6, 2018

Countdown to Surf Coast Century begins

THE 100-day countdown to the 2018 Surf Coast Century begins today (Thursday). The 100-kilometre ultra marathon will be held on the Surf Coast on September...

June 6, 2018

The coming storm

Some of the invitees to this year’s 50-Year Storm Invitational enjoy a party wave at the big wave event’s opening ceremony, held at Bells...

June 6, 2018

Community wants answers over failed demolition

THE smoke may have cleared from the failed Anglesea power station demolition but the repercussions continue, with some in the community calling for an...