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 7, 2017

Rare crays spotted near Anglesea

A PROGRAM led by Barwon Water has discovered endangered Otways crays near Anglesea for the first time in 10 years. The crays are typically found...

December 7, 2017

Giving life to talking about death

THE debate about voluntary assisted dying is inching along in state Parliament, and a panel of experts in Geelong discussed the ethics of the...

December 7, 2017

Music Scholarships – the opportunity to excel

MUSIC education enhances teamwork skills and discipline. For the orchestra to sound good, all players must work together harmoniously towards a single goal,...

December 7, 2017

Push on for national second city policy

ADVOCATES for Geelong’s status as a “second city” have called on the federal government to create specific policy that reflects the importance of such...

December 7, 2017

Targa Florio is ready to roll

IN EXACTLY a week, for the first time in history, the Targa Florio will race outside of Italy. Starting next Thursday, the Targa Florio Australian...

December 7, 2017

Freemasons give generously

THE Surf Coast Freemasons have again given back to the local community, handing over grants worth thousands of dollars to three groups at their...

December 7, 2017

Inclusive stories shared with schools

A FILM festival and question-and-answer session with two, star local athletes has helped students across the Surf Coast learn important lessons about inclusion. The Surf...

December 7, 2017

Artwave forecast at Surf Coast Secondary College

SURF Coast Secondary College is inviting the community to see some of the best works produced by its VCE students in a one-night exhibition. Artwave...

December 7, 2017

Community Profile – November 23, 2017

One day last summer while on Lorne beach, Mila, aged 11, happened to notice two girls “sploshing” awkwardly nearby. “I thought I’d better go...

December 7, 2017

A word from the Chairman – November 23, 2017

The Committee for Lorne (CfL) recently hosted its final joint agency meeting for 2017 with the Surf Coast Shire and Great Ocean Road Coast...

December 7, 2017

The Great Ocean Road has its 85th birthday

On November 26, it will be exactly 85 years since the iconic Great Ocean Road officially opened. The Great Ocean Road is a memorial to...

December 7, 2017

Survey seeks motorcyclists’ feedback

VICROADS wants to hear from the state’s 198,000-strong motorcycling community on ways to enhance safety on the road. Riders and enthusiasts can help steer the...

December 6, 2017

Surf Coast students get ready for great ride

STUDENTS from Surf Coast Secondary College are kicking the tyres and getting ready for a great big bicycle ride that starts on Saturday. The 32-strong...

December 6, 2017

Bowling up for the White Ribbon Cup

LOCAL cricketers will come to the crease to raise awareness of men’s violence against women and children on Sunday in the White Ribbon Cup. The...

December 6, 2017

Darren Cheeseman makes a return to Geelong politics

FORMER Corangamite federal member Darren Cheeseman has re-entered Geelong politics, winning pre-selection to represent Labor in the seat of South Barwon in next year’s...

December 6, 2017

Grant gives three days of Apollo Bay seafood

NEXT year’s Apollo Bay Seafood Festival will expand to a three-day event thanks to a funding boost from the state government. Member for Western Victoria...

December 6, 2017

Queen’s Baton Relay route announced

PEOPLE are encouraged to line the streets of Torquay on February 12 next year and join a free community celebration at Point Danger to...

December 6, 2017

MAKING WAVES

$350m sports training facility including wave pool proposed for Modewarre A PROPOSED $350 million sports training facility to be built near Modewarre is being touted...

December 6, 2017

Bringing international flavour to The Village

The Village Warralily has welcomed its first tranche of locally owned-and-run businesses. Outlets now up and running for the official first day of the shopping...

December 6, 2017

Be direct: head to chemist for savings

Armstrong Creek now has a Direct Chemist Outlet, with the pharmacy chain’s latest store now open in The Village Warralily. The store’s staff are all...

December 6, 2017

Warralily shopping centre officially opens

SHOPPING in Armstrong Creek has taken a leap forward with the official opening of The Village Warralily last week. Residents of the Warralily estate are...

December 6, 2017

At home with Alex Hecker

From winning fashions on the field as a teenager to being crowned Miss World Australia runner-up, Geelong model, presenter and MC Alex Hecker has...

December 6, 2017

Getting into the flow of styling with timber

In any well-styled home, there is a story that flows throughout the spaces – an unfolding continuity of colour, texture, shape and personality. Even an...

December 6, 2017

Options are endless with steel art

Steel Art Australia has helped people get creative with steel for more than eight years. Offering exclusive and custom-made designs for your indoor and outdoor...