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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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March 31, 2016

Swooning over the land

Jennifer Riddle’s exhibition, Swoon – Song of the Land is open now at Queenscliff’s Salt Contemporary Art. The exhibition features paintings of the land...

March 31, 2016

CLEANING THE COAST WITH STONE AND WOOD

Byron Bay brewers Stone and Wood along with the Clean Coast Collective (CCC) will tidy up Jan Juc’s coast, check out local produce and...

March 31, 2016

Under 19s on way to nationals

FOLLOWING a successful raid on the Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships in Lorne a couple of weekends ago, where they won three gold and...

March 31, 2016

Union doorknocks for Gonski

WITH an election earmarked for July 2, the Australian Education Union (AEU) is not wasting time drumming up support for the Gonski education reforms,...

March 31, 2016

Active April begins tomorrow

ACTIVE April kicks off tomorrow (Friday), and all Victorians have been urged to take part. Premier’s Active April encourages people across the state to...

March 31, 2016

Help shape local health care policy

WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is seeking community members and health professionals to join their Clinical and Community Councils. Trethowan said he was...

March 31, 2016

Childcare centre pledges to support families

A GROVEDALE childcare centre has spoken out about proposed changes to the childcare rebate system, saying it is standing by families with young children....

March 31, 2016

Good Friday auction gives again for RCH

VILLAWOOD and Henley Properties have handed a $633,000 cheque to the Royal Children’s Hospital after again auctioning a house for the hospital’s Good Friday...

March 31, 2016

Contract awarded to build bridge

A CONTRACT has been awarded to rebuild an important bridge for the Separation Creek community on the Great Ocean Road. The $1.5 million works...

March 31, 2016

US trade delegation to visit Geelong

THE Committee for Geelong (CfG) will host a high-level US delegation in Geelong in May. At CfG’s 2016 USA election event earlier this month,...

March 31, 2016

Green scene set for Hook and Vine

FOOD, fun, and environmentally friendly practices will be the focus at Torquay’s Sustainable Hook and Vine Festival next weekend. Innovative and eco-friendly brand Earth Bottles...

March 31, 2016

Dream homes with Ausworx

AUSWORX is a locally owned and operated business in Grovedale that carries out home improvement trade works, on an easy-pay, interestfree payment plan, working...

March 31, 2016

Musical mums bring Mini Maestros to the Bellarine

ONE of Australia’s leading music education programs Mini Maestros will start classes on the Bellarine next month. Liz Davis and Kate Rice, who began...

March 31, 2016

Guidelines to ease heavy vehicle confusion

MORE than 400 local councils and six state and territory governments will now have access to new guidelines to better assess and apply conditions...

March 31, 2016

Riders get safer start with new scheme

VICTORIAN motorcyclists will have a safer start on the road with phase two of the new Motorcycle Graduated Licence Scheme (GLS) recently coming into...

March 31, 2016

Council pools need regional focus

A REVIEW into how Victorian councils build and run swimming pools has called for a more regionally-based approach to providing them. The Auditor-General’s report,...

March 31, 2016

Henderson calls for a path to safety

A PROPOSAL to link Torquay and the Bellarine with a sealed leisure path has been supported by Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson. The proposed $1.5...

March 31, 2016

Youth Awards open

THE Surf Coast Shire has announced its second annual Youth Awards, and the council is now taking nominations. Young people aged 12-25 who live...

March 31, 2016

New legislation protects Aboriginal culture

THE state government says a new bill establishes new structures and powers to advance Aboriginal self-determination, including changes to make Registered Aboriginal Parties the...

March 31, 2016

Great Ocean Road stars in tourism campaign

THE Great Ocean Road is one of the stars in Visit Victoria’s new destination marketing campaign encouraging Melburnians to rediscover and reconnect with regional...

March 31, 2016

Army calls for conservation warriors

THE iconic Great Ocean Road will once again be home to one of hundreds of environmental projects being rolled out across Australia by participants...

March 31, 2016

Geelong After Dark acts to be edgier than ever

GEELONG After Dark’s third round of program highlights has been released, promising an exciting mix of unique and surprising performances, installations and arts experiences...

March 31, 2016

How does the garden help them grow?

GEELONG College head of teaching and learning Adrian Camm believes that young people need to spend time outside, to stop and look, and to...

March 31, 2016

Nevermind revs up Torquay

MOTORCYCLE adventure tour experts Nevermind have parked themselves in opening on March 18. The new Pearl Street store acts as a base for tour...