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

New solar community project launched in Geelong

AN INNOVATIVE community energy investment project for Geelong was officially launched last week. About 30 Geelong Sustainability members were briefed about the clean energy project,...

April 25, 2018

Clearing sale double header

HF Richardson will be conducting two clearing sales over the next two weekends offering up some great opportunities to buy farm related tools and...

April 25, 2018

Energy Australia grants support local projects

CAPTION: The EnergyAustralia Geelong Community Grants program went to Wombat’s Wish last year. ENERGY retailer EnergyAustralia has launched a $10,00 program to support community projects and...

April 25, 2018

Recognise resilience in your community

REGIONAL Victorian communities are great examples of locals working together to help make their communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. This was reflected at...

April 25, 2018

Choose tap water and save the planet

Barwon Water is promoting the use of reusable water bottles instead of pre-bottled water. EARTH Day for 2018 was observed on Sunday, and Barwon Water...

April 25, 2018

Geelong’s new CEO announced

CAPTION: City of Melbourne director Martin Cutter has been appointed as chief executive officer of the City of Greater Geelong. CITY of MELBOURNE executive Martin Cutter...

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...