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 4, 2017

Fishos entrants enjoy a paddle

THE Fishos Paddle Series kicked off last Friday night in typical cold Victorian conditions. There was a great turn out for the race across all...

December 4, 2017

STEM sell needed to keep girls involved in sciences

A NEW report co-created by Deakin University has found the number of girls taking part in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects has...

December 4, 2017

Bright sparks finalists in fire awards

TWO local projects have been named as finalists in this year’s Fire Awareness Awards. Run by Victoria’s fire agencies – Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic),...

December 4, 2017

Offshore thing: flights search sea for Otway gas

As the debate about Australia’s energy future rolls on, the state government will take to the sky to map Victoria’s gas resources and open...

December 4, 2017

Otways tracks and roads re-open

Forest and park tracks and roads across the otway District re-opened last week, just in time for the Melbourne Cup weekend. Forest Fire Management Victoria...

December 4, 2017

Modom takes three for the beach

MODOM Surf is pleased to announce it has partnered with Take 3 for its mid October release of the Take 3 Traction Collection. Take 3...

December 4, 2017

Imaginations take flight for adventure name comp

WHAT would you name the new $2.6 million adventure playground at Armstrong Mount Duneed? Villawood Properties is calling on the community to come up with...

December 4, 2017

West Gate project invites Geelong tenders

BUSINESSES from the Geelong region have been invited to be part of the team that builds the West Gate Tunnel Project. Construction will start in...

December 4, 2017

Making noise on ambulance response times

THE Labor state government is touting the latest ambulance response times as the best first quarter in eight years, but the state Opposition have...

December 4, 2017

Teens, get your meningococcal vaccine

WITH six meningococcal cases diagnosed in the Geelong region in the past 12 months, the state government is urging teenagers aged 15-19 years old...

December 4, 2017

Draft flood strategy floated

THE community can have their say on the draft Corangamite Regional Floodplain Management Strategy at a drop-in session next week. The strategy was drawn up...

December 4, 2017

APCO Foundation is community-minded

As a family-run company, the APCO team decided to give back to the local communities that had always supported them. Since 2013, APCO franchisees, head...

December 4, 2017

APCO Joe does good work

APCO Joe is the mascot for everything the APCO Foundation does. He is a volunteer endeavouring to raise money to enable changes in the local...

December 4, 2017

From humble beginnings, APCO grows

The Anderson family has been providing Victorians with an alternative to the petroleum and convenience giants since 1980. Ron Anderson in partnership with his wife...

December 4, 2017

APCO welcomes Ablett Jr back to Geelong

One of Geelong’s favourite sons has returned to the Cats, and the public will get the chance to meet him at the official opening...

December 4, 2017

Surf Coast Community Column

It is sometimes hard to believe that we had a coal mine and power station within 2 kilometres of our beaches in Anglesea. Regulations...

December 4, 2017

Giant Christmas tree floats again

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Geelong waterfront, with the city’s giant floating tree towed into position on Monday morning. The...

December 4, 2017

City Hall to shine at Christmas time

LOCAL artist Matt Bonner has come up with an exciting new Christmas projection display for City Hall, which begins tomorrow (Friday). The building’s Gheringhap Street...

December 4, 2017

Trust opens its doors to the community

THE Kardinia Park Trust is keen to see the stadium become a well-used community asset, but also has its eye on bigger and better...

December 4, 2017

Geelong to host its own White Night

IT WILL be all white on the night in even more Victorian cities next year, with the popular White Night festival expanding to include...

December 4, 2017

Community Profile – November 9, 2017

“The last time I died was two years ago,” John tells me casually and goes on to describe the life-saving qualities of having his...

December 4, 2017

A word from the Chairman – November 9, 2017

What a huge weekend in town last weekend with not only the influx of visitors enjoying the Melbourne Cup long weekend but a number...

December 4, 2017

Lorne honours tireless volunteers and its youngest and latest Hero

A wonderful evening was had by all Friday night at the Doug and Mary Stirling community dinner. It started with canapés on the top...

December 4, 2017

Arts trail launched at 360Q

The Launch of the 2017 Bellarine Arts Trail at the 360Q restaurant in Queenscliff was a great success last Friday night. More than 100...