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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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June 23, 2023

Surfrider warns about proposed seismic testing off the coast

THE Surfrider Foundation says the community is not being consulted about a proposal to carry out large-scale seismic testing along the Victorian coastline. The national...

June 22, 2023

Veterans’ families have a day out

THE Geelong and Melbourne branches of Legacy have supported a free day out on the Geelong Waterfront for the veterans of Australia's armed services...

June 21, 2023

Commitment to build Avalon battery gigafactory

BY JAMES TAYLOR

THE key proponent of the proposed battery manufacturing gigafactory in Geelong says he is fully committed to the project being built.

June 21, 2023

Trial to protect important plants on Country

A VICTORIA-first trial to stop the spread of Phytophthora dieback near Anglesea aims to protect not only the habitat of endangered animals but also...

June 18, 2023

Liberals want Games funding breakdown

THE Victorian Liberals have continued their criticism of the state Labor Government over Victoria 2026, visiting Geelong to call for a breakdown of who...

June 18, 2023

Deakin students revved up for solar car challenge

DEAKIN University engineering students are charged up about putting their solar-powered car to the test in this year's Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC). Deakin's 20-member...

June 18, 2023

Western District ACCO Collective launched

WESTERN Victoria's Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) have announced a new collective to speak as one voice. Announced last week, the Western District ACCO Collective...

June 17, 2023

Let’s talk risky business

A show coming to Geelong Arts Centre later this month will enter risky territory and pose some difficult questions about the level of diversity...

June 16, 2023

Serk gears up for Australian base camp launch

A BUSINESS launch in Torquay next week will not only open the Australian home of a global bicycle adventure company but also showcase efforts...

June 14, 2023

Mark the winter solstice with Commerce Torquay

COMMERCE Torquay is inviting Torquay's business community to celebrate the longest night of the year at their next networking event. The town's chamber of commerce...

June 13, 2023

Grants open for communities in flood-affected areas

NOT-for-profits and community groups in the Surf Coast and Colac Otway shires affected by the heavy flooding late last year can now apply for...

June 13, 2023

Surfrider to host information session on seismic testing

A COMMUNITY information session about planned large-scale seismic testing along the Victorian coastline will be held in Torquay next week. Surfrider Foundation Australia and Surfrider...

June 12, 2023

Vale Bill Cook 1942-2023

TORQUAY resident Bill Cook has been remembered as a deep thinker, a skilled builder, and a highly creative inventor. Mr Cook was well known in...

June 12, 2023

Shire shuffles order of federally-funded projects

THE Surf Coast Shire has shuffled the order that some of its proposed infrastructure will be delivered to meet new deadlines from the federal...

June 11, 2023

Hikers warned to plan ahead this winter

THE Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Parks Victoria are urging hikers and bushwalkers in state parks to plan in advance for adverse conditions,...

June 11, 2023

Little things will go a long way

MELI has launched its Little Things Appeal for this year and is calling on the people of the Geelong region to help provide joy...

June 8, 2023

Geelong event showcases recycled solutions

AN EVENT in Geelong highlighted the growing number of products made from recycled materials available to Victorian municipalities and showcased several local examples out...

June 8, 2023

It’s a sign to get active this winter

DEVELOPER Villawood Properties wants to persuade people to shake off the usual winter lethargy and get moving with the latest arrangement of its corten...

June 8, 2023

Students learn about Apollo Bay conservation

STUDENTS in Apollo Bay have seen the transformational impact of conservation work during a visit to Trust for Nature's Henriksen Sanctuary. In 2020, Trust for...

June 6, 2023

Platypus Point works celebrate three years

A STRETCH of the Barwon River has been revitalised and is the new home of one of Australia's iconic animals thanks to a Birregurra...

June 6, 2023

Plan for Deans Marsh Community Hub revealed

THE Surf Coast Shire has revealed concept designs and an overall plan to create the Deans Marsh Community Hub, but have warned it will...

June 5, 2023

Draft Moriac Structure Plan released

THE Surf Coast Shire has set out its plan for the future development of Moriac, and is inviting public comment. At their meeting last month,...

June 4, 2023

Project to find supply chain workers

A NEW project aims to create a steady stream of workers for the suppy chain and logistics industy in the Barwon and South Coast...

June 4, 2023

State Budget’s tourism spend criticised

VICTORIA'S peak body for tourism is disappointed in the lack of funding for the sector in Labor's 2023/24 state budget, not only in the...