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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 24, 2024

Freemasons support local groups

FREEMASONS on the Surf Coast have again supported charitable groups in the region with their latest round of donations. Lodge of the Great Ocean Road...

November 20, 2024

Registrations open for VICSWIM’s summer program

APPLICATIONS are now open for the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program, which teaches children basic swimming skills as well as vital water safety education...

November 19, 2024

Ambulance response times released for Barwon South West

PARAMEDICS and first responders in the Barwon South West Region crews responded to 7,165 Code 1 cases between July and September. Across the state, performance...

November 18, 2024

These girls can, so can you

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation's (VicHealth) is encouraging the creation of a safe and welcoming space for women of all backgrounds, ages and abilities...

November 18, 2024

Barwon Water submits review of Anglesea borefield use

BARWON Water has submitted its review of the bulk entitlement that governs the use of the Anglesea borefield. The borefield can reach groundwater from the...

November 15, 2024

Torquay SLSC Legends to gather

The Torquay SLSC's Legends group are inviting members and friends to celebrate the past, the present and future at the clubhouse tomorrow (Saturday, November...

November 15, 2024

Surf Coast marks Remembrance Day

THE Surf Coast community paused to reflect on those who have served in Australia's armed forces on Remembrance Day, marked around the world on...

November 12, 2024

Register for Clean Up Australia Day

CLEAN Up Australia Day turns 35 in 2025, and the organisation is calling on all Australians to commemorate the milestone by registering to take...

November 11, 2024

Library of Things launched

GEELONG Regional Libraries has launched the Library of Things, a unique collection of non-book items available for borrowing. The Library of Things provides library members...

November 11, 2024

Tenders open for Torquay hockey pitch

A LONG-awaited hockey pitch at Banyul-Warri Fields in Torquay North is a step closer, with the start of a tender process for the project. The...

November 11, 2024

Watch out for just-hatched hoodies

VOLUNTEER birdwatchers and rangers from the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority are urging community members to follow safety precautions to protect hooded...

November 10, 2024

Event tees off to raise funds for Torquay SLSC

THE annual Torquay SLSC (TSLSC) Golf Day fundraiser has been hailed as another success. Held on October 25 at RACV Resort Torquay, golfers played in...

November 9, 2024

Annual golf event supports breast cancer research

THE Sands Torquay held its annual Breast Cancer Charity Ladies Golf Day on Thursday last week, raising about $19,500 in support of research into...

November 8, 2024

Intentional design, excellent results

WHEN envisioning a home, most of us picture a beautiful space, but what truly makes a house a home is not just the look...

November 8, 2024

Grant to improve mobile coverage in Torquay

MOBILE connectivity in Torquay during times of emergency will be improved through the latest round of the federal government's Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP). In the...

November 6, 2024

Geelong Food Relief Centre gets state grant

GEELONG Food Relief Centre is one of four organisations that will receive a state government grant to improve co-ordination of the supply and distribution of...

November 6, 2024

Emergency service volunteers receive vital grants

EMERGENCY service volunteers across the Geelong region are among those sharing in $15 million in grants from this year's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program...

November 5, 2024

Fighting fires from the air for 40 years

THIS summer, Forest Fire Management Victoria's (FFMVic) helicopter rappel program is celebrating 40 years of delivering forest firefighters to fight some of the state's...

November 4, 2024

Environment Victoria lauds local campaign successes

A PAIR of community groups in the Geelong region have been lauded by Environment Victoria for their highly effective advocacy for causes. OCEAN (Otway Coastal...

November 4, 2024

Bystander defibrillations have lasting positive effects

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...

November 2, 2024

Research reveals health access barriers

NEW research has detailed barriers to sexual and reproductive health access for women in the Barwon South West region. This report, the first of its...

November 1, 2024

Community to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

AUSTRALIANS will pause and reflect not only on Remembrance Day itself but on the day before to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who died...

October 30, 2024

Show support this Blue Knot Day

The Blue Knot Foundation is calling on Australians to unite for Blue Knot Day on Thursday, October 31 - a national event dedicated to...

October 29, 2024

TCE grants round closes soon

APPLICATIONS close soon for the latest round of grants from Torquay Community Enterprise. Funded by Torquay's Bendigo Bank and overseen by a local board of...