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

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...

March 24, 2016

SCHOOL SAYS THANKS

Surf Coast Secondary College has said thanks to some of the organisations and businesses that have helped it out in recent times. The college...

March 24, 2016

Lock your houses and cars

RESIDENTS in the Surf Coast Shire as well as visitors to the area during Easter have been reminded to lock their houses and cars. RACV...

March 24, 2016

Relay reaps rewards

At the closing ceremony for the 24-hour event at the Spring Creek Recreation Reserve on Saturday evening, the Cancer Council Victoria coordinator for the...

March 24, 2016

TORQUAY SLSC GETS A TRAILER

Torquay SLSC has a new trailer to go along with its new surf boat. The official handover for the trailer, funded by a $5,000...

March 17, 2016

The beef on collagen and gelatin

What do you think about when you hear the word collagen? Nice plump skin maybe. Well, yes, collagen and gelatin are wonderful for the...

March 17, 2016

GET SMART WITH FOOD INTELLIGENCE

Local drug and alcohol counsellor Hannah Buttigieg is using her scientific know-how and nutrition credentials to change people’s deeply ingrained food behaviours. Ms Buttigieg...

March 17, 2016

MORE HELP TO CONQUER DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

An Australian-first free coaching program with an incredible success rate of almost 70 per cent in treating mild to moderate depression and anxiety –...

March 17, 2016

Break the sugar habit

I doubt many would think of sugar as a “drug”. But the effects of sugar on our body, particularly refined and processed sugars, are...