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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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April 7, 2016

MUNRO GETS READY FOR ANOTHER GREAT RALLY

Torquay photographer Chris Munro will load up his lenses later in the year for another instalment of what he calls “the adventure of a...

April 7, 2016

Wuthering Heights to storm the stage

A Gothic literary gem will stir up a storm in Geelong this month when the stage rendition of Wuthering Heights comes to GPAC. Based...

April 7, 2016

BEHIND THE SPIRIT SCENES

As her profile continues to build as a leading figure in Victoria’s Indigenous arts field, Bellbrae artist Jenny Crompton’s Lorne Sculpture Biennale installation has...

April 7, 2016

Bellarine Landcare AGM

Bellarine Landcare Group is holding their Annual General Meeting next week, featuring guest speaker, Stephen Murphy. Murphy is the author of Recreating the Country...

April 7, 2016

Jeff Lang returns

Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. Blending rock, roots, folk, blues,...

April 7, 2016

Writers’ workshop

A free writers’ workshop will be held at COPACC on April 12 from 1.30-3pm, led by Justine Campbell and Sarah Hamilton, creators of They...

April 7, 2016

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 8/4 Bush Toys workshop The Connecting to Country Aboriginal Arts Festival is holding two Bush Toys workshops on April 8 at Gallery on...

April 7, 2016

Narana connects with Unplugged II

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is set to engage the community in an immersive celebration of music, art and culture when Narana Unplugged returns this...

April 7, 2016

In memory of Trevor Lionel Buck

The recreational fishing reef off Torquay will be named after keen angler and advocate Trevor Buck, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Fisheries Victoria...

April 7, 2016

Auskickers ready for bounce

THE next generation of AFL legends will be at session of the 2015 Auskick season. Torquay Auskick begins this Sunday April 10 at 9.30am....

April 7, 2016

Fund aims to grow wine industry

THE state government is pouring money into the local wine industry with its Wine Growth Fund. Launched last week, the fund aims to develop...

April 7, 2016

Climate change set to increase insect appetite

APHIDS will feed more to make up for the lowerquality plants that are expected to grow under predicted 2050 CO2 levels, new research has...

April 7, 2016

Grants open for NAIDOC Week events

THE federal government is supporting events to be held as part of this year’s National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week celebrations...

April 7, 2016

Kardina Park trustees revealed

THE remaining members of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust have been revealed. Steve Bracks was announced in January as the chair of the trust,...

April 7, 2016

Get your VESEP app in ASAP

APPLICATIONS have opened for $12.8 million of grants through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). The program offers grants up to $100,000 for...

April 7, 2016

Preparing prep kids for road safety

The state government and the Transport Accident Commission have gifted every Victorian prep student a copy of a children's book teaching them how to...

April 7, 2016

The cape beyond Moriac

THE Surf Coast Shire has completed a $500,000 upgrade of Cape Otway Road, west of Moriac. The upgrade involved completely reconstructing a 1.2-kilometre section...

April 7, 2016

Kids embrace Kaos in Anglesea

A RECORD 450 kids and adults turned out this weekend at the Kids Adventure Outdoors (KAOS) event, in Anglesea, all in the name of...

April 7, 2016

Celebrating the season at Barwarre

THE general public is invited to join residents of Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village on Saturday April 16 from 11am-2pm in celebrating the autumn season....

April 7, 2016

Teamwork helps fund Birregurra sports upgrade

THE Colac Otway Shire has welcomed a $100,000 state government grant towards the redevelopment of tennis and netball facilities at Birregurra. Shire mayor Frank...

April 7, 2016

Members keep field on track for 40 years

A COMMITTEE of dedicated men has been recognised for decades of service in managing Geelong’s popular athletics track – Landy Field. The John Landy...

April 7, 2016

Land 400 decision postponed

A DECISION about whether Geelong will be part of the next phase of Land 400 has been put off, as the federal government has...

April 7, 2016

Treehouse shines light on autism awareness

THE City of Greater Geelong lit up its in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. Organised by The Treehouse Geelong, families for autism families,...

April 7, 2016

Geelong wants to exceed rate cap

THE City of Greater Geelong says it needs to lift rates above the rate cap to lower debt levels and fund vital infrastructure in...