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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May 9, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – May 10, 2018

A busy week on the local front with a combination of deadlines and discussions in which the Committee for Lorne (CFL) has been actively...

May 9, 2018

Great Ocean Road residents must be protected, shire says

SURF Coast Shire councillors have adjusted their submission to the Great Ocean Road Taskforce, stressing that any upgrades on or around the road must...

May 9, 2018

Planning starts on Marshall Precinct Structure Plan

THE City of Greater Geelong has started a phase of public consultation on the development of a precinct structure plan (PSP) for the Marshall...

May 9, 2018

More koalas to be moved on

THE Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) resumed its koala management program on private properties at Cape Otway in Victoria’s south-west this...

May 9, 2018

Vision Australia to honour long-serving volunteers

COLL Spark says he enjoys being a part of the community as a volunteer with Vision Australia Radio in Geelong for the past 15...

May 9, 2018

Letters To The Editor – May 10, 2018

Anglesea development concerns

Dear Editor, As residents of Anglesea, we are concerned about the future development of the Alcoa freehold land, known as Area 10 and...

May 9, 2018

Geelong community solar project raises $150,000 in a week

A NEW community energy project in Geelong has raised more than $150,000 from local investors in its first week since launching. The clean energy project,...

May 9, 2018

Colac Otway to survey residential waste and recycling

THE Colac Otway Shire will conduct a survey of the contents of residential waste, recycling and organics bins within the municipality this month in...

May 9, 2018

Submission says yes to Colac, no to Cox

THE Colac Otway Shire is formally opposing the removal of Colac from the federal electorate of Corangamite as well as the renaming of the...

May 9, 2018

Step out for a night of entertainment to support our DAIRY FARMERS

FARMER Power, a not-for-profit organisation run by dairy farmers for dairy farmers, will be hosting an event in Geelong on May 31 to help...

May 9, 2018

Do it like grandma and save

Ok guys, strap yourselves in, get your frugal pants on and let’s tackle these out of control grocery bills once and for all! But, let...

May 9, 2018

Saluting our aged care nurses

We love our nurses. Nurses have held the title as the most trusted and ethical profession in Australia for the past 20 years. However, aged...

May 8, 2018

Xavier Huxtable wins GromSearch International Final

JAN Juc's Xavier Huxtable has been crowned as one of the best young surfers in the world, winning the male GromSearch International Final. The event...

May 5, 2018

Questions raised over Quiksilver’s future

SPECULATION is mounting about the future of Quiksilver's headquarters in Torquay, with local surf identity Maurice Cole openly raising the subject at a Surf...

May 4, 2018

Deaking vice-chancellor to speak at breakfast event

OUTGOING Deakin University vice-chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander will be the guest speaker at Entrepreneurs Geelong’s next breakfast event, to be held in Geelong...

May 3, 2018

Measles alert issued after Singapore flight

THE Department of Health and Human Services is alerting passengers from an international flight from Singapore to Melbourne to the signs and symptoms of...

May 3, 2018

Fire Danger Period ends for Geelong region

THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) for this summer across the Geelong region officially finished this week. As of 1am on Tuesday, the restrictions on the...

May 3, 2018

City agrees to livestream its meetings

THE City of Greater Geelong has fully agreed to a recommendation made by the Citizens’ Jury and will eventually start livestreaming council meetings. At their...

May 3, 2018

Many hands make light work

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee has had a busy start to the year with 560 students participating in its environmental education program along...

May 3, 2018

Section 1 of Winchelsea-Colac duplication opens early

SECTION 1 of the Princes Highway duplication between Winchelsea and Colac has opened to traffic more than six months ahead of schedule. Minister for Infrastructure...

May 3, 2018

Work starts on Highton Early Learning Centre

WORKS have started on the new $5.5 million Highton Early Learning Centre. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos joined City of Greater Geelong mayor...

May 3, 2018

Shine your lights to promote road safety

ROAD safety is under the spotlight this week as iconic buildings across the state glow yellow to support the thousands of Victorians affected by...

May 3, 2018

Police seek help to find Grovedale deception culprit

CRIMESTOPPERS Victoria (CSV) has announced that police are seeking help to identify a woman after a deception incident in Grovedale earlier this year. At about...

May 3, 2018

TRACEY NEEDS A HOME

Like a fine wine, Tracey the cat has got better with age and is now looking for her forever home; she’s approximately 12 months...