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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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November 28, 2017

NETBALLERS DRESS UP FOR TORQUAY BOWLS

End-of-season trips aren’t just limited to footballers, with teams from other sports getting together and heading on a holiday. One such team were these...

November 28, 2017

Support program expanded to Geelong

A TRIAL program that gives extended support to people who have attempted suicide will be expanded into the Geelong hospital system. More than 80 people...

November 28, 2017

Lisieux Looks to the future

The head of a new school coming to Torquay is excited about the opportunity to help shape and grow a community from scratch. Lisieux Catholic...

November 28, 2017

Complaints about NBN more than double

THE rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) continues to cause friction for some of its users, with a new report from Telecommunications Industry...

November 28, 2017

Warralily landscape works win again

THE waterway restoration at the Warralily estate in Armstrong Creek has picked up another award. Earlier this month, landscape company Australian Ecosystems won the Landscape...

November 28, 2017

Co-working space aims to make an Impact

A NEW co-working space in the heart of Geelong will nurture, support and help build on the talented community of local businesses and social...

November 28, 2017

Report finds graduated licensing cut crash risk

VICTORIA’S Graduated Licensing System is reducing the risk of crashes for young drivers and saving lives, according to an independent review. The report, commissioned by...

November 28, 2017

Nominations open for Geelong Volunteering Awards

THE first Geelong Volunteering Awards have been opened, and Volunteering Geelong and the Kardinia Rotary Club are seeking nominations. Kardinia Rotary Club have run their...

November 28, 2017

Good Gordon wins two gongs

THE Gordon has been honoured twice in this year’s Victorian Training Awards, picking up gongs for being Large Training Provider of the Year and...

November 28, 2017

A bounce in attendance

Jacob Furness, Ella Campbell and Shari Furness enjoy the jumping castle at the Star of the Sea open day on the weekend. Click...

November 28, 2017

Property forum talks up prosperity

GEELONG first-home buyers and investors heard from three property experts in an event at The Pier on monday. Yellow Brick road founder and chair mark...

November 28, 2017

Peter Clark takes to the street

Former executive general manager of the Herald and Weekly Times Peter Clark has joined local Geelong digital marketing agency Arthur St Digital as a...

November 28, 2017

It’s child’s play at centre open day

Childs Play Early Learning Centre is a family-owned and operated childcare service, with a Torquay location set to open this month. The purpose-built beautiful facility...

November 27, 2017

Star open day sparkles

Hundreds of people took advantage of the chance to see Villa Maria Catholic Homes’ (VMCH) newest aged care residence, star of the sea, up...

November 27, 2017

Helipad’s health benefits for patients take off

THE new helipad at University Hospital Geelong is helping save lives across Victoria, averaging almost three air ambulance transfers a week. Since opening in June...

November 27, 2017

Otways come into range

TWO towns in the Otways now have better phone coverage with the construction of two mobile base stations. The towers in Gellibrand and Kawarren, funded...

November 27, 2017

Bizz3228 learns ransomware lessons

RANSOMWARE and internet security were among the subjects discussed at Bizz3228’s latest networking function, held at RACV Torquay Resort last week. Nick Clift and Jeni...

November 27, 2017

Unique Laser opens in Waurn Ponds

UNIQUE Laser celebrated the grand opening of its newest clinic at the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre on Thursday. This is the second Unique Laser clinic...

November 27, 2017

Campaign welcomes news of statewide plastic bag ban

PLASTIC Bag Free Torquay has cautiously welcomed news of a ban on single-use plastic bags in Victoria, but is awaiting more details. Last week, the...

November 27, 2017

Festival a flying success

SURF Coast residents flocked to Fishos Beach on Sunday to see spectacular kites on display at the Surf Coast Kite Festival. There were giant stingrays,...

November 27, 2017

Anglesea riders peddle bigger bike park

PROPONENTS of the Anglesea Bike Park are keen to see it expand, saying the project overseeing the future of the town’s former mine could...

November 27, 2017

Surf Coast Community Column

The role of the Arts in our community has long been recognised as a significant contributor to our health and wellbeing. Along with sport,...

November 27, 2017

End of life forum for Lorne

LORNE Community Hospital has organised an end of life forum designed to share information, which will be held in Lorne next week. The hospital has...

November 27, 2017

Fire up for free at community events

PEOPLE can collect a free copy of the award-winning board game The Fire Game at coming community events as part of this year’s Fire...