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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 1, 2023

Submissions close for shire’s structure review

SUBMISSIONS closed this week for ideas on how the internal boundaries of the Surf Coast Shire can be redrawn to make it fit with...

February 28, 2023

Event to spotlight council ethics, transparency

THE next event staged by Women in Local Democracy (WILD) will consider recent developments regarding good governance at the City of Greater Geelong. To be...

February 28, 2023

Calls to properly fix Bellbrae PS oval

THE oval at Bellbrae Primary School has been closed for nearly a year, and the parent of one of the pupils says the "incompetence"...

February 27, 2023

Registrations open for Classic fundraiser

DRESS up in pink, show up and stand up against breast cancer in Geelong at this year's Mother's Day Classic. Australia's biggest fun run and...

February 27, 2023

Wait continues for strategy on shire settlement

A STRATEGY to decide where the Surf Coast's future housing will be built is still yet to arrive despite being funded more than a...

February 27, 2023

Development Plan filed for aquatic centre

THE Surf Coast Shire has compiled the overall plan to facilitate the Surf Coast Aquatic Health Centre in Torquay North. Submissions for the centre's Development...

February 26, 2023

New driver distraction rules to start next month

NEW rules to penalise driver distraction on Victorian roads will come into effect at the end of next month. The state government announced the start...

February 25, 2023

All this time: Sting to rock Mt Duneed Estate

Legendary singer-songwriter Sting has returned to Australia for the first time in nearly seven years, and is bringing his critically acclaimed My Songs tour...

February 23, 2023

Joey students use kitchen skills to help out

STUDENTS at St Joseph's College in Geelong are getting busy in the kitchen to help out some of those most in need in Geelong. Established...

February 22, 2023

National Celtic Festival release first lineup

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will celebrate its 19th year in 2023, and the popular annual event in Portarlington will showcase a full...

February 22, 2023

Apollo Bay-Skenes Creek Trail dumped from City Deal

ONE of the main projects along the Great Ocean Road in the Geelong City Deal has been dumped after nearly $1 million was spent...

February 21, 2023

Applications open for Karaaf reference group

INTERESTED community members have been invited to put their names forward to join the Surf Coast Shire's Karaaf Wetlands Community Reference Group. The group will...

February 19, 2023

Group to talk green ideas at year’s first event

ENVIRONMENTAL group Geelong Sustainability will take a closer look at regenerative farming in its first Green Drinks for the year, to be held later...

February 19, 2023

Henderson moves to shadow education portfolio

GEELONG-based Senator Sarah Henderson has a new job in the Shadow Ministry, taking over the education portfolio from the retiring Alan Tudge. Formerly Shadow Communications...

February 18, 2023

Wonders of surfing confirmed in Deakin study

THE popular idea that going for a surf does wonders for mental health now has some scientific backing, with a preliminary study from Deakin...

February 17, 2023

“Dial a Grandparent” could help Lorne childcare shortage

A NEW community-driven initiative aims to create a roster of informal childcare in Lorne as a band-aid solution to keep workers and families in...

February 16, 2023

Commerce Torquay welcomes businesses back in 2023

COMMERCE Torquay has welcomed the town's traders back at its first event of 2023. More than 60 representatives from local businesses gathered for breakfast and...

February 16, 2023

Building back after fire

AFTER the flames died down on Ash Wednesday 40 years ago, people in the Otways and across Victoria tried to put back together what...

February 16, 2023

A textured approach to interiors with Dulux

For those naturally drawn to white interiors, adding warm, earthy hues with texturally inspired finishes might not seem like the most obvious way to...

February 16, 2023

Community gathers to reflect

THE community has gathered in one of the local towns most affected by Ash Wednesday to acknowledge the 40th anniversary of the devastating fires. The...

February 15, 2023

Chocolaterie has the scoop with delicious festival

LOCALS and visitors alike will all scream for ice cream this month as the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery digs into the...

February 14, 2023

Torquay’s Loud Fence refreshed

SUPPORTERS of survivors of child sexual assault gathered in Torquy last week to refresh and brighten up the town's Loud Fence. The timing of the...

February 12, 2023

Towns saddle up to get on this year’s Melbourne Cup Tour

TOWNS across the Geelong region are invited to follow in Portarlington's footsteps last year and saddle up as a destination on this year's Lexus...

February 12, 2023

Theatre’s leading ladies to step out in Geelong

A trio of Australian musical theatre's pre-eminent performers will join John Foreman's 30-piece Australian Pops Orchestra on stage in Geelong next week. For one night...