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 24, 2016

Pro is go

Pro is go The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event window is open, with the 55th instalment of the longest-running professional surf contest in...

March 24, 2016

Vixen players to run Geelong clinic

SOME of Victoria’s best netballers will be coming home next week as part of a specialist clinic for junior players. Melbourne Vixen star players...

March 24, 2016

Foxes in the spotlight

THE Victorian Fox Bounty program resumes this month, and applies to all Victorian land holders and residents, provided the fox scalps are collected in...

March 24, 2016

Be on the lookout for Barber’s pole

BARBER’s pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is the most important parasite to be aware of in sheep during the summer/autumn rainfall season. It won’t be...

March 24, 2016

Upstart for students begins

The annual business ideas program and competition for high school students organised by Upstart Entrepreneurial Challenge started this week. Upstart programs, designed for students...

March 24, 2016

User pay system introduced for new bins

The City of Greater Geelong is introducing a “user pays” system for anyone wanting an extra household bin. From July 1, any new applications...

March 24, 2016

Double dissolution election on July 2 looms

THE likelihood of a double dissolution election is higher than ever, after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recalled both houses of Parliament to sit from...

March 24, 2016

Council works on its code of conduct

CITY of Greater Geelong new councillor code of conduct. The strategic workshop, held last week, was led by Susan Halliday, author of the COGG...

March 24, 2016

New car to help Bellarine learners

New car to help Bellarine COMMUNITY-based learner driver program L2P has received a boost on the Bellarine thanks to the donation of a new...

March 24, 2016

Revive and survive this Easter

THIS Easter long weekend, hundreds of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Lions Club members will take time out from their holidays to make...

March 24, 2016

Talking Trump in Geelong

A POLITICAL expert shed some light on the leading election at an event in Geelong last week. Dr David Smith, senior lecturer at the...

March 24, 2016

Crackdown on fires and trail bikes in the Otways

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) will be running patrols in popular camping and recreation areas in the region over Easter....

March 24, 2016

Otways are “bellissima” for Italian park visitors

ITALIAN and dialect speaking visitors have been especially encouraged to visit the Great Otways National Park this Easter, as one of its seasonal rangers...

March 24, 2016

Duck season starts with safety reminder

THE duck season has started, and everyone involved has been reminded to act safely, responsibly and legally. Game Management Authority (GMA) chief executive officer...

March 24, 2016

Special charge scheme for footpaths declared

The City of Greater Geelong wants to raise money for footpaths along two streets in Highton and Grovedale through a special charge scheme, despite...

March 24, 2016

Ramsay wants more state funds for harbour

LIBERAL Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay says the state government has short-changed the Geelong Safe Harbour Project. Last week, the state government announced...

March 24, 2016

Festival’s menu is off the hook

You’ve probably heard the Sustainable Hook and Vine Festival is on again, and know to arrive early for excellent kids entertainment, followed by top...

March 24, 2016

Rail works to be held over Easter

MORE than $6 million in track, signalling and level crossing improvement works on the Geelong to Warrnambool line will be carried out over Easter....

March 24, 2016

Farm fresh for Eat Local Month

Eat Local HUSBAND-and-wife team Hayden and Jasmin Findlay had a dream of making a living off their small family farm in Moriac. They’ve spent...

March 24, 2016

Geelong livestock market report

CATTLE numbers were greatly reduced at this week’s Geelong sale as the recent good prices and a poor season start to have an effect...

March 24, 2016

Community to rally for Angie

SURF Coast residents are invited to commemorate loving mother and valued community member Angie Ims at a fundraising event to raise money and awareness...

March 24, 2016

Charity ride rolls past its target

A CHARITY ride raising money for heart and lung transplant families that passed through the Surf Coast earlier this month has smashed its fundraising...

March 24, 2016

Probus celebrates its 10th birthday

PROBUS members in Torquay have celebrated the good work of their club over the past decade. The club of male and female members –...

March 24, 2016

Alcoa seeks feedback on mine site principles

ALCOA has launched a community engagement process to help shape the future of the Anglesea mine and power station site, and will seek feedback...