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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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March 21, 2018

AJP wants city to ban 1080 poison

THE Animal Justice Party (AJP) has called on the City of Greater Geelong to ban the 1080 pest animal bait from all land under...

March 21, 2018

Good Friday Appeal auction moves on from Geelong

THE Good Friday Appeal auction has moved on from Geelong, with Villawood choosing a house in its Waratah estate in Mickleham to go under...

March 21, 2018

Survey finds Geelong businesses are optimistic

AN ANNUAL business trends survey has found that Geelong businesses continue to be optimistic about the opportunities for growth in the region’s economy. The fourth...

March 21, 2018

City’s plan to promote responsible pet ownership

THE City of Greater Geelong has employed a staff member to deliver responsible pet ownership programs in schools and throughout the community as part...

March 21, 2018

Ghazeepore Road footpaths to be linked

THE City of Greater Geelong has authorised its intention to declare a Special Charge Scheme to partially fund a missing link in a key...

March 21, 2018

Register your defibrillator and help save a life

VICTORIANS who own a potentially life-saving defibrillator have been urged to register them. Last week, Ambulance Victoria revealed the whereabouts of as many as 15,000...

March 21, 2018

Colac Otway wants feedback on rubbish

THE Colac Otway Shire is encouraging the community to have their say on how they would like waste services to be provided in coming...

March 21, 2018

Listeriosis outbreak claims third Victorian victim

THE Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a third Victorian has died as a result of a national outbreak of listeriosis. Victoria’s Deputy...

March 21, 2018

NBN to release progress data each month

NBN Co has announced it will now release a progress report each month so people can track improvements to services delivered on the National...

March 21, 2018

Activity at The Hive heats up at Easter

The Hive Gallery is a purpose-built gallery located next to Kingston Park in Ocean Grove. The gallery has brought together many local artists from around...

March 21, 2018

Ashleigh Wall gets the top chair at Surfing Victoria

SURFING Victoria announced the appointment of Ashleigh Wall as the new chair of its board last week. Ms Wall, who took over from the outgoing...

March 15, 2018

Firefighting aircraft on standby: Hot and windy forecast for the Otways on Saturday

FIREFIGHTERS, firefighting aircraft and fire vehicles will be on standby across Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Otways on Saturday, as hot and windy...

March 14, 2018

Sweet time had by all

Great weather, a new location and a huge turnout indicated another fantastic Apple Fair at Ocean Grove on Friday. It was the 23rd annual...

March 14, 2018

Sculptures make landfall

Karl Meyer’s Tidal is one of the many sculptures on display in Lorne from this weekend as part of the Lorne Sculpture Biennale.

March 14, 2018

Victoria’s Land 400 dream shot down

GEELONG’S Land 400 dream is up in smoke, and the state government has laid some of the blame on Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson. Yesterday...

March 14, 2018

Wellington to speak at VFF forum tonight

SURF Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington will be the guest speaker at a roads forum organised by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) to be...

March 14, 2018

Nominations open for Surf Coast Youth Awards

THE achievements and contributions of young people will be recognised in the 2018 Surf Coast Youth Awards, and nominations are now open. The annual awards...

March 14, 2018

Henderson to host meeting in Aireys Inlet

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson will host a community meeting on Saturday for Moggs Creek, Fairhaven and Aireys Inlet residents. Ms Henderson said a key...

March 14, 2018

Steps in the right direction: Relay for Life this weekend

THIS year’s Surf Coast Relay For Life begins at 6.45pm tomorrow (Friday) with the opening ceremony followed by a lap of honour for cancer...

March 14, 2018

Lorne event celebrates women

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day was celebrated in Lorne last week, with the Surf Coast Shire holding a free community event at the Lorne Country Club. The...

March 14, 2018

Lady Tigers leading the way

THE state government announced a program last week to promote more senior roles for women in sport, but a group of lady Tigers is...

March 14, 2018

Lots of lots: Zeally Sands keeps selling

HAYDEN Real Estate held another successful auction for land in the Zeally Sands estate with eight of the 10 offered lots in stage16B of...

March 14, 2018

City councillors to return to portfolios

THE City of Greater Geelong is re-instating the portfolio system for its councillors, following its removal by the city’s administrators. Councillors held a special council...

March 14, 2018

Andrea to lose her locks to help stop leukaemia

THE World’s Greatest Shave turns 20 this year, and Surf Coast resident Andrea Knight is joining the cause, giving up her ponytail this Saturday...