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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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January 4, 2023

Strategic plan to guide youth policy

THE Surf Coast Shire has used data from last year's Youth Census as the building blocks of its Youth Strategy for the next three...

January 3, 2023

Armstrong Creek Lions Club wants you

THE international Lions Club movement has designs to set up its first branch in Armstrong Creek, and is on the hunt for people to...

January 2, 2023

Grants power up community projects

WANGALA Primary School will create a "yarning circle" on its grounds thanks to the latest round of grants from EnergyAustralia. Announced last week, the more...

January 1, 2023

Tourism spend returns, tourism staff lagging

SPENDING in the tourist sector across the Geelong region and Victoria is back or close to back to the level it was before the...

December 31, 2022

AIDA keeps pushing for dark sky status

THE Aireys Inlet and District Assocation is still working towards its goal for the town become an internationally recognised dark sky community. AIDA hosted its...

December 30, 2022

Spring Valley Park basketball proposal deemed feasible

A PROPOSAL to build a basketball pad near the Great Ocean Views estate in Torquay is heading downtown, with the Surf Coast Shire declaring...

December 28, 2022

New paramedics start across Geelong

THE next generation of paramedics is in training and some are nearly fully qualified to start work across Victoria. This year, 239 recruits have joined...

December 28, 2022

Coker confirms school commitments

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker says she will make good on one part her election commitments, announcing funding for five schools in her...

December 28, 2022

Tiny House Association welcomes some progress on policy

THE Australian Tiny House Association (ATHA) has welcomed the Surf Coast Shire making some progress on allowing tiny homes, but says it is a...

December 28, 2022

Shire progresses plans on tiny homes, affordable housing

THE Surf Coast Shire is taking steps to address housing shortages in two distinctly different ways, working towards a trial of tiny houses in...

December 25, 2022

Into the moshpits and on the dancefloor this summer

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of many summer music festivals over the past two years, there is a sense that young people...

December 25, 2022

Geelong Wine Walk to step out again

The Geelong Wine Walk is back bigger and better next year, bringing some of our region's finest wineries, distilleries and breweries to the heart...

December 24, 2022

Platform Arts reveals part of its 2023 lineup

Platform Arts has revealed some of the artists it will be working with throughout 2023. Last week, the Geelong arts space announced the seven participants...

December 23, 2022

Shire seeks funds for footpath links

IMPORTANT and safer pedestrian links will be created to connect activity centres in Torquay as well as in Anglesa if the Surf Coast Shire's...

December 23, 2022

Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support announce holiday changes

CHRISTMAS is days away, and Services Australia has reminded customers about changes to payments and services during the next few weeks. Announced last week, the...

December 21, 2022

Memorial to WW2 crash unveiled

A MONUMENT recognising an unfortunate part of Torquay's military history was unveiled at the weekend. A crowd of about 30 people gathered at Point Addis...

December 21, 2022

Shire tweaks its events calendar

THE Surf Coast Shire has made some changes to its next events calendar, expanding its terms of reference and adding an important commemoration. Councillors considered...

December 19, 2022

Grants bring seasonal joy to Neighbourhood Houses

NEIGHBOURHOOD Houses across the City of Greater Geelong are getting into the Christmas spirit thanks to financial support from the city. Last week, the city...

December 17, 2022

Durack shines as Geelong Arts Centre launches 2023 season

AN INVITE-only crowd got a sneak peek of what's coming on stage next year as the Geelong Arts Centre launched its 2023 season of...

December 17, 2022

Grace Brown gears up for Elite Women’s Race

ONE of Australia's best female riders is locked in to the next Deakin University Elite Women's Race, part of the 2023 Cadel Evans Great...

December 16, 2022

Fans smile like they mean it at The Killers

INTERNATIONAL superstars The Killers brought old songs, new songs, a cover and a little audience participation to their gig at Mount Duneed Estate at...

December 16, 2022

Paddle-out remembers Kym Thompson

FAMILY and friends of Kym Thompson gathered last week for a paddle-out to remember the noted Torquay shaper and surfer. Thompson died in a motorcycle...

December 16, 2022

Falls withdraws from VCAT dispute

THE proposed permanent new home for Falls Festival is up in the air, as organisers withdrew from a dispute with objectors at the Victorian...

December 16, 2022

Mansfield wins seat in Upper House

CITY of Greater Geelong councillor and Greens candidate Sarah Mansfield has been elevated to state politics, winning the fifth and final seat for the...