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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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April 6, 2023

Rod Stewart wears it well in Geelong

SIR Rod Stewart finally sailed into Geelong at the fourth attempt, turning back the clock and wowing fans with a set full of hits...

April 6, 2023

Shire wraps up COVID-19 assistance grants

THE Surf Coast Shire has wrapped up its COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Program, with the scheme ultimately spending almost all of its $1 million budget. Councillors...

April 5, 2023

Entries open for Trail Running Series at Anglesea

THE Trail Running Series will return to Anglesea later in 2023 in a refreshed format, with a range of options and new features on...

April 3, 2023

Shire opens EOI for affordable housing project

THE Surf Coast Shire is actively seeking a partner to develop new social and affordable housing in Aireys Inlet, and will also lobby state...

April 3, 2023

Shire taps reserves to make up pool funding shortfall

THE Surf Coast Shire is tapping into the funding from some of its reserves to fill in the needed cash for the Surf Coast...

April 3, 2023

Coker rejects criticism of AUKUS stance

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has affirmed her support for the new AUKUS deal following criticism from Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson. More details...

April 2, 2023

JP signing station proves a hit

BUSINESS is good for the Geelong Association of Honorary Justices, with a new model for a document signing station proving very popular with the...

April 2, 2023

New model to deliver mental health, AOD support

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has appointed a team of highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and...

April 1, 2023

Netherclift wins Local Word prize

GEELONG Regional Libraries and Deakin University have revealed the winner of the Local Word Writing Prize. The new initiative aims to support and celebrate emerging...

March 31, 2023

Native title determined for Eastern Maar

EASTERN Maar peoples in Victoria’s south-west have gained formal recognition of their land rights in the first Victorian native title determination in a decade. The...

March 31, 2023

Council passes stronger cat confinement laws

NEW and more restrictive cat confinement rules have been passed by the Surf Coast Shire, and will come into effect in six months. Adopted by...

March 30, 2023

Bowl up for a good cause in Anglesea

ANGLESEA Bowling Club and Great Ocean Road Real Estate have teamed up to roll out a charity event for a good cause. The Great Ocean...

March 30, 2023

Refugee family arriving in Aireys soon

THE "Bring Them Here" project in Aireys Inlet has celebrated its success and revealed more about the refugee family who will arrive in the...

March 20, 2023

Leisure Networks deliver Fair Access workshops to local LGA’s.

AS the Regional Sports Assembly for the Barwon Region, Leisure Networks have helped to deliver Fair Access training workshops to four of the Barwon's...

March 19, 2023

Groups invited to apply for Inclusive grants

NOT-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote and create a more inclusive and thriving community are being encouraged to apply for a...

March 15, 2023

Open Gardens Victoria Cape Otway Farm

A REVITALISED farm in Modewarre will open to the public for the first time as part of the Open Gardens Victoria initiative. Olivia Tipler and...

March 15, 2023

Aerial effects to slow Otways dieback

JOINT efforts to slow the spread of destructive dieback in the Otways have taken to the air. Agencies are working together to combat Phytophthora cinnamomi,...

March 14, 2023

Gromsearch winners lock in spot at Bells

A FIELD of 72 of the finest junior surfers from around the country descended on URBNSURF to compete for the title of GromSearch National...

March 14, 2023

Shire to press on with carbon offset planting

THE Surf Coast Shire has lost its accreditating partner in a carbon offset planting near Buckley but is pressing ahead with the project regardless. Last...

March 13, 2023

Advanced Fibre Cluster partners with BAE Systems

A CONSORTIUM of advanced manufacturers led by Geelong-based companies has signed a partnership with one of Australia's largest defence contractors. At last week's Australia International...

March 13, 2023

Geelong trio step up to the plate at World Baseball Classic

GEELONG baseball is being represented not once but thrice on the international stage this week, with a trio part of the Australian team at...

March 12, 2023

Storm Div 1 Women sign US import

THE Bellarine Storm have revealed United States player Bh'rea Griffin will be the import player in their Division 1 Women's side ahead of the...

March 12, 2023

Victoria 2026 HQ in Geelong to double in size

THE Geelong-based headquarters of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games are expanding considerably to meet the efforts to come.Last week, the state government announced organisers...

March 12, 2023

Tenders open for Games village civil works

EXPRESSIONS of interest (EOI) have opened for works associated with the Victoria 2026 villages being built in Geelong and elsewhere in regional Victoria. About 7,000...