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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 1, 2017

Local victories at Phillip Island

Jan Juc local India Robinson was crowned the Girls Junior Division winner in the Island Junior Challenge last Friday as part of the Inaugural...

December 1, 2017

Best beef on show

THE Royal Geelong Show once again attracted farmers from around the region for both on hoof and hook competition for the best beef carcase. Show...

December 1, 2017

Funds get racecourse projects past the post

GEELONG thoroughbred racing has received more than $435,000 in a state government funding injection for two major infrastructure projects at Geelong Racecourse. Minister for Racing...

December 1, 2017

Colac Otway Shire reaffirms its ties with Barwon Regional partnership

THE Colac Otway Shire has reaffirmed its commitment to the Barwon Regional Partnership. Shire mayor Chris Potter said being part of the forum that will...

December 1, 2017

Week to showcase medical research

BARWON Health and Deakin University have announced the details of this year’s Research Week. The annual week showcases the research activities of the two organisations...

December 1, 2017

River’s Gift funds breakthrough SIDS research

INTERNATIONAL research supported by Geelong-based charity River’s Gift has uncovered a developmental abnormality in babies – especially in premature babies and in boys –...

December 1, 2017

Tourism businesses report slow September quarter

THE peak body for Victoria’s tourism and event industry says businesses have reported a slower September quarter but are expecting a lift over summer. The...

December 1, 2017

Rooms still available for Geelong waterfront events

THE organisers of the Festival of Sails say plenty of accommodation is still available in Geelong during their event, despite its proximity to the...

December 1, 2017

Local Hot Shots hit out in Geelong Lawn finals

HOT Shots tennis in Geelong continues to grow, with a record field of more than 180 young players taking the court at the Geelong...

December 1, 2017

Children’s book to be launched in Torquay

LOCAL author Juliet Williams will launch her new picture book, Missing Pinky, at a free event today (Thursday) at Torquay Library. Lucy’s beloved blanket Pinky,...

December 1, 2017

Mountain bike device gets funds to change gears

A CLEVER mountain bike innovation designed and made in Waurn Ponds is among six start-ups selected for SPARK Deakin’s 2017 Accelerator program. The teams of...

November 29, 2017

Think regionally to win from second: Matherly

GEELONG has much to be gained from groups that can co-ordinate and drive a region’s economic development, according to the immediate past chair of...

November 29, 2017

Kidney stone: plastic makes concrete fantastic

A BY-PRODUCT of dialysis could help improve sustainability in the construction industry, with an innovative Deakin University recycling project proposing to turn hospital waste...

November 29, 2017

Adventure in the Otway trees

Trees Adventure, the well-known outdoor adventure brand, is happy with the success of the latest attraction in the Otway ranges. Trees Adventure Otway Park officially...

November 29, 2017

Barwon Heads gullvanising women’s football

The Barwon heads Football and Netball Club (BhFNC) is proud to be one of the 10 clubs chosen to field a seniors women’s team...

November 29, 2017

Barristers’ chambers open in Geelong

GEELONG has made legal history, with the first barristers’ chambers outside Melbourne opening near the Town Hall last week. Walsh Chambers, located in the Focus...

November 29, 2017

Plants, plants and more plants – 18,000 of them!

Great Ocean road Coast Committee’s (GOrCC) conservation team has been tirelessly planting throughout the winter months. approximately 18,000 plants have gone in the ground at...

November 29, 2017

Surf Coast Community Column

In 2013 the Victorian Government passed legislation that updated the Environment Protection Act to change the way we treat material that we no longer...

November 29, 2017

Grey area group has final meeting

THE group overseeing the plans to redevelop Lorne’s Point Grey precinct have held their final meeting, and the works are now entering a detailed...

November 29, 2017

Weather postpones planned burns

FOREST Fire Management Victoria postponed an 80-hectare planned burn near Anglesea last week after cloud cover made conditions unsuitable for burning. On Monday last week,...

November 29, 2017

Anglesea footy strategy supported by grant

THE Anglesea Football and Netball Club is receiving $5,000 towards its strategic plan through a state government grant. The club is among those sharing in...

November 29, 2017

State to expand mobile coverage

THE Geelong region will get four new mobile phone towers as part of a Labor state government project to improve coverage across regional Victoria. The...

November 29, 2017

Riordan wants answers on wire rope barriers

NOT everyone is happy about the rollout of wire rope safety barriers (WRSB) across Victoria, with Liberal Polwarth MP Richard Riordan suggesting there were...

November 29, 2017

Veterans’ centre gets federal grant

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has announced government funding for advocacy and welfare services for veterans, serving members and their families, war widows and...