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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 15, 2023

Providers merge and become Meli

TWO leading non-profit organisations with a long history of serving the Geelong and the wider community have merged into a new entity with a...

April 14, 2023

Working group formed to fix Lorne childcare shortage

A NEW working group has been formed to tackle the issue of creating better childcare services in Lorne. The group, which contains representatives from Lorne...

April 14, 2023

College appeals to Premier to fund VBOSS

SENIOR students at an Apollo Bay school have directly appealed to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to include funding for the Victorian Blue Ocean Safety...

April 14, 2023

Forum to talk about “yes” vote for the Voice

THE campaign for people in the Surf Coast to vote "yes" in the coming referendum about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice...

April 9, 2023

genU to merge with Tasmanian disability provider

GEELONG-based disability and aged care support provider genU will expand from regional Victoria to across the Bass Strait following a merger with Li-Ve Tasmania. Announced...

April 8, 2023

VTIC stokes Avalon rail for State Budget

A HUGE spend of $50 million towards a railway station for Avalon Airport is among the Victorian Tourism Industry Council's (VTIC) key recommendations for next...

April 8, 2023

FIAP launches in Geelong

LEADING Geelong organisations have signed up to an innovative program that aims to improve and awareness and outcomes of financial wellbeing across the region. Local...

April 8, 2023

Traditional Owners to get grants for cultural fire projects

TWO Traditional Owners groups in south-west Victoria have received grants to support their efforts to conduct cultural burning on Country. Projects by the Eastern Maar...

April 6, 2023

Rod Stewart wears it well in Geelong

SIR Rod Stewart finally sailed into Geelong at the fourth attempt, turning back the clock and wowing fans with a set full of hits...

April 6, 2023

Shire wraps up COVID-19 assistance grants

THE Surf Coast Shire has wrapped up its COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Program, with the scheme ultimately spending almost all of its $1 million budget. Councillors...

April 5, 2023

Entries open for Trail Running Series at Anglesea

THE Trail Running Series will return to Anglesea later in 2023 in a refreshed format, with a range of options and new features on...

April 3, 2023

Shire opens EOI for affordable housing project

THE Surf Coast Shire is actively seeking a partner to develop new social and affordable housing in Aireys Inlet, and will also lobby state...

April 3, 2023

Shire taps reserves to make up pool funding shortfall

THE Surf Coast Shire is tapping into the funding from some of its reserves to fill in the needed cash for the Surf Coast...

April 3, 2023

Coker rejects criticism of AUKUS stance

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has affirmed her support for the new AUKUS deal following criticism from Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson. More details...

April 2, 2023

JP signing station proves a hit

BUSINESS is good for the Geelong Association of Honorary Justices, with a new model for a document signing station proving very popular with the...

April 2, 2023

New model to deliver mental health, AOD support

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has appointed a team of highly experienced health care agencies to deliver improved mental health and alcohol and...

April 1, 2023

Netherclift wins Local Word prize

GEELONG Regional Libraries and Deakin University have revealed the winner of the Local Word Writing Prize. The new initiative aims to support and celebrate emerging...

March 31, 2023

Native title determined for Eastern Maar

EASTERN Maar peoples in Victoria’s south-west have gained formal recognition of their land rights in the first Victorian native title determination in a decade. The...

March 31, 2023

Council passes stronger cat confinement laws

NEW and more restrictive cat confinement rules have been passed by the Surf Coast Shire, and will come into effect in six months. Adopted by...

March 30, 2023

Bowl up for a good cause in Anglesea

ANGLESEA Bowling Club and Great Ocean Road Real Estate have teamed up to roll out a charity event for a good cause. The Great Ocean...

March 30, 2023

Refugee family arriving in Aireys soon

THE "Bring Them Here" project in Aireys Inlet has celebrated its success and revealed more about the refugee family who will arrive in the...

March 20, 2023

Leisure Networks deliver Fair Access workshops to local LGA’s.

AS the Regional Sports Assembly for the Barwon Region, Leisure Networks have helped to deliver Fair Access training workshops to four of the Barwon's...

March 19, 2023

Groups invited to apply for Inclusive grants

NOT-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote and create a more inclusive and thriving community are being encouraged to apply for a...

March 15, 2023

Open Gardens Victoria Cape Otway Farm

A REVITALISED farm in Modewarre will open to the public for the first time as part of the Open Gardens Victoria initiative. Olivia Tipler and...