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

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...

May 3, 2018

Letters To The Editor – May 3, 2018

Shire’s children deserve aquatic facility

Dear Editor, It is encouraging to read that the Surf Coast Council has worked hard to gain state government funding for...

May 3, 2018

Work starts at Wandana

CONSTRUCTION has started at Villawood Properties’ Wandana, as new industry figures show the Geelong region’s property market surging ahead of Melbourne. City of Greater Geelong...

May 3, 2018

Stand up and play for a good cause

DISABILITY organisation genU will host a charity golf day in Torquay to celebrate the arrival of a new golf machine helping golfers with a...

May 3, 2018

St Joseph’s students honour the Anzacs

YEAR 9 students at St Joseph’s College Geelong have again commemorated Anzac Day with a service at the Westcourt campus. The April 27 service was...

May 3, 2018

Container at Mount Duneed PS spruced up

A SHIPPING container at MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School has been given a new look with a little help from Bunnings Warehouse and Dulux. The...

May 3, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – May 3, 2018

The Point Grey - Lorne Redevelopment Project is entering an exciting phase following the jury selection of the winner of the Architectural Design Competition...

May 3, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Community Profile – May 3, 2018

It is amazing how many visitors to Lorne arrive with no intention of buying a house but leave having paid a deposit on one....

May 3, 2018

Committee For Lorne: OUR FISHING INDUSTRY

An Extraordinary Chapter in Lorne’s History

The era of the fishing industry in Lorne was a formative period in the history of our town. Over twenty...

May 3, 2018

Flat stick: Tornadoes keep pushing towards Torquay pitch

THE Torquay Tornadoes have taken part in a study looking at the growth of hockey across the Geelong region, and hope it will spur...

May 3, 2018

Community still wants Torquay impact study

SOME members of the Torquay community are continuing to call for an immediate consideration of how growth in Armstrong Creek will affect Torquay, but...

May 3, 2018

Shire moves to clarify Anglesea road worries

THE Surf Coast Shire has updated its submission to the Anglesea Futures Draft Land Use Plan in the face of a significant backlash to...