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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 14, 2017

In Sequence With Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sequence Osteopathy would like to welcome Dr Pia Williams to their Torquay clinic. Dr Williams is a registered and highly experienced Acupuncturist and Classical Chinese...

November 14, 2017

Ombudsman gets money back for underpaid workers

THE Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $64,334 for 36 workers employed in the Great Ocean Road region. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said the workers’...

November 14, 2017

Otway Coast Committee appoints new members

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has appointed three new members to the Otway Coast Committee. Mikhala McCann, Libby Riches and Kris...

November 14, 2017

Humans and dogs enjoy pawsome day out

FOUR-legged friends were out in force during Wallington’s WRG Dog Day Out at the weekend. The responsible dog ownership day proved very popular among locals...

November 14, 2017

Port parkrun off and away

PORTARLINGTON’S parkrun is off and running, with almost 170 people taking part in the inaugural event at the weekend. The free, weekly, five-kilometre timed run...

November 14, 2017

Frog Hill invites you into the garden

FROM humble beginnings as a simple rural yard in a dairy farm, Frog Hill has been transformed over the past 12 years into a...

November 14, 2017

A clear view of water price plans

THE prices households will pay for water services from the middle of next year are under scrutiny as Victoria’s economic regulator reviews price proposals...

November 13, 2017

Hospitals get flu funding injection

THE state government is tipping in an extra $115 million to give Victoria’s hospitals relief from a surge in demand following one of Victoria’s...

November 13, 2017

Campaign advises against festival folly

CONSUMER Affairs Victoria (CAV) has launched a national education campaign, providing simple tips for consumers to avoid being left out-of-pocket by major changes in...

November 13, 2017

Cyclists hit the Bellarine during bay ride

ABOUT 10,000 bike riders passed through the Bellarine at the weekend when they took part in Australia’s biggest bike ride, Bicycle Network’s Around the...

November 13, 2017

Jirrahlinga founder in line for award

THE founder of a well-known animal sanctuary in Barwon Heads is in the running to be recognised for her years of service in a...

November 13, 2017

Deakin hosts graduations in Geelong

AN 80-YEAR-OLD architecture PhD and a cohort of newly minted West Australian business leaders were among nearly 2,000 students to graduate last week from...

November 13, 2017

Bells protest spells out anti-Adani message

OPPONENTS of a mine in central Queensland brought their surfboards to a protest at Bells Beach on Sunday. Organisers said more than 300 people gathered...

November 13, 2017

Put your hand up

This concept is not new – we did it in the classroom for years. Not sure about the answer or need help? Put your hand...

November 13, 2017

Leopold uncle supports niece through music

LEOPOLD guitarist Steve Hanan will perform next weekend to help support his young niece Willow as she battles leukaemia. He and bandmate Fritzie Punsalang, who...

November 13, 2017

More firefighters head to East Gippsland

MORE firefighters from across the Otways have made their way to East Gippsland bushfires, to continue supporting firefighting efforts. Firefighters from Anglesea, Apollo Bay and Lorne are part...

November 13, 2017

Lapsley talks emergency communication in Geelong

THE person in charge of co-ordinating the state’s response before, during and after a major emergency stressed the importance of good communication at an...

November 13, 2017

Rosewall and Wilson claim titles, Maldives trips

SURF Coast surfers Todd Rosewall and Bella Wilson have been crowned Victorian Open Champions over the weekend at the final round of the Victorian...

November 13, 2017

State Libs change stance on onshore gas

AN ONSHORE gas industry in the Geelong region is suddenly back on the table, with the state Liberals reversing their support for a Victoria-wide...

November 13, 2017

Three children rescued from rip at Anglesea

THE weather may be warming up but Life Saving Victoria is urging caution after three children were rescued from a rip at Anglesea Main...

November 13, 2017

Breathe in the new digital content creation course

Next year, Oxygen College in Geelong is offering a new full-time two-year Digital Content Creation program comprising of CUA31115 Certificate III in Visual Arts...

November 13, 2017

People of all ages walk for wellbeing

ABOUT 90 people including families, children and many folk with their dogs signed up for Portarlingon’s Walk for Wellbeing at the weekend. Long-time resident and...

November 13, 2017

Storm wait yields money for mental health

THE waiting period for this year’s 50 Year Storm Invitational in Memory of Shaun Brooks ended on August 31. Although there was significant swell on...

November 13, 2017

Stronger Communities grant gets the lights on in Lorne

MEMBERS of the Lorne Bowls Club, members of the Lorne community and tourists can now enjoy night bowls through a $20,000 federal government grant. Corangamite...