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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 25, 2018

DEWLP tries to save orange bellied parrot

ORANGE-bellied parrots were released near Geelong last week as part of an innovative bid to save the species from extinction in the wild. The orange-bellied...

April 25, 2018

Henderson rules out tolls on Great Ocean Road

THE Colac Otway Shire has suggested that a “user-pays” model along the Great Ocean Road is needed to fund important infrastructure, but Corangamite federal...

April 25, 2018

Neighbours star in town for memory walk

After his mother was diagnosed with early onset dementia Neighbours star Takaya Honda will once again MC this year’s Geelong Memory Walk and Jog...

April 18, 2018

Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre officially opens

IT IS officially playtime in Torquay North with the formal opening of the Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre (KMCC). Victorian Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny...

April 18, 2018

Community cup chips in

For the third year running, the Rip Curl Community Cup has seen an assortment of golfers gather alongside friends and family to raise money...

April 18, 2018

LEST WE FORGET – Torquay’s march to the dawn service

THE Surf Coast's RSL clubs will honour the fallen and veterans of all armed conflicts at Anzac Day services in Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne. This...

April 18, 2018

New Basketball Stadium project for Torquay

THE Labor Party has delivered a slam dunk for sports fans on the Surf Coast, announcing it will contribute $3 million towards indoor basketball...

April 18, 2018

Aussie Flag competes Tour of Duty

An Australian flag that has done a tour of duty over the Middle East has arrived at the Torquay RSL. The flag, originally donated...

April 18, 2018

Xavier makes finals of Young Achiever Awards

JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable has been announced as a finalist in the Academy Graphics Regional Achiever Award, part of the Victorian Young Achiever...

April 18, 2018

Anglesea speaks up about its future

THE plans for the future of Anglesea continue to be hotly contested by some in the community, with related issues being raised at five...

April 18, 2018

Corangamite versus Cox

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has not expanded on her criticisms of the proposed changes to her electorate, but has encouraged anyone with concerns...

April 18, 2018

Government grant helps Anzac Day dawn service

THE Torquay RSL has welcomed another grant from the state government to help stage its Anzac Day dawn service as part of the Anzac...

April 18, 2018

McKiterick preselected for Bellarine

VETERAN police officer Brian McKiterick is set to take on State Police Minister Lisa Neville at November’s State Election. The Surf Coast councillor was...

April 18, 2018

Scaregun aims to move Leopold corellas

THE City of Greater Geelong will use a scaregun device in an attempt to move a flock of about 300 corellas located in and...

April 18, 2018

Kings Funerals on the couch with TCT

THE ever-evolving march of technology has made a significant impact on the funeral industry, according to the family behind Kings Funerals. Michael, Louise and Beth...

April 18, 2018

Geelong Anzac Day Services

ANZAC projections will start at 3.30am on Anzac Day to coincide with the Johnstone Park pre-dawn service.  Johnstone Park Geelong Pre-Dawn Service takes place at the Geelong Peace...

April 18, 2018

Geelong Anzac Day Commemorative Services

ANZAC projections will start at 3.30am on Anzac Day to coincide with the Johnstone Park pre-dawn service. Johnstone Park Geelong Pre-Dawn Service takes place at...

April 18, 2018

Bellarine to honour Anzac Day

ANZAC Day is a national day set aside for all of us to commemorate and honour those men and women who served and/or died...

April 18, 2018

Rapid Ascent Trail Running Series returns to Anglesea

ENTRIES have opened to Australia’s most popular series of off-road runs – The Trail Running Series,...

April 18, 2018

Road closures for Great Ocean and Otway Classic

ORGANISERS of next weekend’s RACV Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride have released details about what roads will be closed during the event. Starting at...

April 18, 2018

#Cheers Mick

Jan Juc youngster Lucius White’s tribute to retiring WSL surfer Mick Fanning has been judged one of the best in a competition run by...

April 18, 2018

Plan to map digital services

AN AUDIT of telecommunications and digital infrastructure across the Geelong region is being carried out as part of the state government’s Regional Partnerships program. Work...

April 18, 2018

Sally and the farmers market part

IT’S been a labour of foodie love, but Ocean Grove’s Sally Waites has announced this Saturday’s Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market (BCFsM) will be her...

April 18, 2018

Avalon CEO hopes rail solution takes off

THE chief executive officer of Avalon Airport has touted a potentially much cheaper alternative to the long-awaited railway link to the airport. AirAsia’s decision to...