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

Lifesaving sport season begins

LIFESAVERS and athletes of all ages will be participating in the coming summer season of sport carnivals up and down the Victorian coast, which...

November 28, 2017

Big move for Core Boardsports

CORE Boardsports is Geelong and the Surf Coast’s largest SUP, windsurf and kitesurf retailer and has recently re-located from its Newtown Store to the...

November 28, 2017

Dolphins’ best celebrated

THE Lorne Football and Netball Club has named its best and fairest winners for the 2017 season. The club held its senior presentation night at...

November 28, 2017

Construction begins at Lifestyle Ocean Grove

Construction is now underway at over-50s community Lifestyle Ocean Grove. Located in the Kingston Ocean Grove Estate, the ground work is now being laid for...

November 28, 2017

Enzina Crick-Alexander

With a huge drive and passion for the role, Enzina stepped into her property manager portfolio with the highest degree of enthusiasm. A career property...

November 28, 2017

Playing can be serious fun

NOTHING burns up healthy kilojoules like a kid tearing about playing – running, jumping, climbing – but so often today we find our youngsters...

November 28, 2017

Award ahoy: Royal Geelong Yacht Club nominated again

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has been named a finalist in the Australian Sailing 2016/17 Club of the Year Award. RGYC is competing against...

November 28, 2017

Experience opportunity at The Geelong College

Experience opportunity at The Geelong College, a leading Victorian School. At The Geelong College, we welcome scholarship applications from students who will make the most...

November 28, 2017

Funding makes an impact on youth support

A PROGRAM that provides intensive support, engagement in education and training and greater pathways to employment for young people is under way in Geelong. The...

November 28, 2017

Changing states: youth week rebadged

NATIONAL Youth Week is now Victorian Youth Week, and the state government says it is increasing its contribution following a lack of federal support. The week-long...

November 28, 2017

Narana helps celebrate National Water Week

PRIMARY school pupils explored Indigenous culture in Grovedale last week as part of celebrations for National Water Week. The event at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre...

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...