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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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December 22, 2017

Ho ho ho!

Get into the festive spirit with the Geelong Cats’ 6.5-metre charity Christmas tree that Villawood Properties is sponsoring this year. The tree is located beside...

December 21, 2017

Fresh breakfast for K rock for 2018

K ROCK Geelong is thrilled to announce its new look breakfast team for 2018. Joining longtime show host Tom Lewis will be the charismatic and...

December 21, 2017

Top five two-wheeled freedom machine teams coming for CEGORR

The top five men’s WorldTour teams will take on the 2018 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR), while the Elite Women’s edition has...

December 21, 2017

RSPCA dispels Christmas pet misconception

RSPCA Victoria has moved to debunk the misconception that pets given as Christmas gifts will end up being surrendered. The society’s chief executive officer Dr...

December 21, 2017

Check your lights and keep the firefighters away

VICTORIA’S two fire agencies are urging people to celebrate the festive season safely and avoid firefighters crashing their Christmas. Fairy lights are a festive favourite...

December 21, 2017

Get up to speed with rules when gifting drones

PEOPLE have been warned that drones are not a give-and-forget Christmas present, as several important safety regulations need to be observed. The Civil Aviation Safety...

December 21, 2017

Construction begins on genU’s new headquarters

CONSTRUCTION has begun on a new headquarters for genU (formerly Karingal St Laurence). The $15 million project will continue investment in the Geelong region and...

December 21, 2017

MPs stoke Sky Rail fear in duplication

THE debate about the contentious “Sky Rail” in Melbourne has come to Geelong, with two Liberal politicians demanding anything like it must be ruled...

December 21, 2017

ESV works to keep summer barbecues burn-free

A FAULTY barbecue can burn more than just your sausages, according to Victoria’s energy safety regulator. Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is promoting its summer barbecue...

December 21, 2017

Colac Otway seeks EOIs for Apollo Bay harbour

THE planned redevelopment of the Apollo Bay Harbour precinct has moved to the next stage, with the Colac Otway Shire seeking expressions of interest. Shire...

December 21, 2017

Tenders sought for priority mobile towers

THE federal government is going to the market to build much-needed towers, including four in the Geelong region, through its Mobile Black Spot Program Last...

December 21, 2017

Richard Goyder announced for CfG Leadership Breakfast

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) has announced AFL Commission chair Richard Goyder will be the guest speaker at its 2018 Leadership Breakfast. The next instalment...

December 21, 2017

Be shark-smart this summer

BEACHGOERS, swimmers, surfers, anglers and divers are being encouraged to be sharks-mart this summer by following six basic steps. Victorian Fisheries Authority chief executive officer...

December 21, 2017

Anglesea amber reveals Australia’s prehistoric past

A SCIENTIFIC analysis of fossilised tree resin from Anglesea has caused a rethink of Australia’s prehistoric ecosystem. Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) and Monash...

December 21, 2017

NBN Co wants more people on faster plans

THE organisation rolling out the National Broadband Network (NBN) has changed its pricing in an effort to ultimately get people to purchase faster internet...

December 21, 2017

Better roads info for the south west

LOCAL drivers will have better access to information about the condition of roads, road works and upgrades in Victoria’s south west as part of...

December 21, 2017

Blue Ribbon honours for Rudi

BARWON Health’s StaffCare Manager Dr Rudi Gasser has been awarded the Geelong Kokoda Youth Program’s Blue Ribbon Community Award for his medical work with...

December 21, 2017

Tourists flock to Corangamite region

INTERNATIONAL tourists continue to flock to Corangamite’s famous tourist destinations, and are spending more while they’re in town. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said figures...

December 21, 2017

Community Profile – December 21, 2017

Richard’s parents got to select one of the first campsites at The Ocean Road Caravan Park when it initially first opened. The family lived...

December 21, 2017

Residents are doing it for themselves: Improving aged care through Montessori at Lorne community hospital

Many of us are familiar with the term Montessori as it applies to education, but only a few of us in Australia are familiar...

December 21, 2017

Village of gingerbread grows at RACV Torquay Resort

EVERYONE wants their own little piece of land in Torquay, and this even applies to the RACV Torquay Resort’s gingerbread house competition. Lots are at...

December 21, 2017

A sea of locals at carols

HUNDREDS gathered for Torquay’s Carols by the Sea last Saturday December 16, as local artists Jessica Sherman, Amy Leposa and Noah Gray, together with...

December 21, 2017

Labor pre-selects Libby Coker for Corangamite

CORANGAMITE voters in the next federal election will have two familiar faces to choose from, with Labor preselecting Libby Coker to stand again. Ms Coker...

December 21, 2017

Take your dog to breakfast and learn about hoodies

THE Friends of the Hooded Plover Surf Coast are holding four “dogs’ breakfasts” events to help spread the word about hooded plover protection on...