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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June 8, 2023

Students learn about Apollo Bay conservation

STUDENTS in Apollo Bay have seen the transformational impact of conservation work during a visit to Trust for Nature's Henriksen Sanctuary. In 2020, Trust for...

June 6, 2023

Platypus Point works celebrate three years

A STRETCH of the Barwon River has been revitalised and is the new home of one of Australia's iconic animals thanks to a Birregurra...

June 6, 2023

Plan for Deans Marsh Community Hub revealed

THE Surf Coast Shire has revealed concept designs and an overall plan to create the Deans Marsh Community Hub, but have warned it will...

June 5, 2023

Draft Moriac Structure Plan released

THE Surf Coast Shire has set out its plan for the future development of Moriac, and is inviting public comment. At their meeting last month,...

June 4, 2023

Project to find supply chain workers

A NEW project aims to create a steady stream of workers for the suppy chain and logistics industy in the Barwon and South Coast...

June 4, 2023

State Budget’s tourism spend criticised

VICTORIA'S peak body for tourism is disappointed in the lack of funding for the sector in Labor's 2023/24 state budget, not only in the...

June 4, 2023

Local industry experts discuss National Reconstruction Fund

MANUFACTURING and industry leaders from across the Geelong region gathered in Waurn Ponds last week for a roundtable on the federal government's National Reconstruction...

June 3, 2023

Torquay local gets moving for Parkinson’s research

Torquay's Mark vanHamond is in training to take on the Sydney Marathon this September to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Mr vanHamond has...

June 2, 2023

Shire proposes amendments to Community Amentity Local Law

THE Surf Coast Shire has outlined several changes it would like to make to its local laws on a range of issues, including nature...

June 2, 2023

Site testing begins at Armstrong Creek Games venue

THE ground is being prepared for the two sporting venues to be built in Armstrong Creek and Waurn Ponds ahead of the Victoria 2026...

June 2, 2023

Wathaurong board supports the Voice

THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative has expressed its strong support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. In a statement released on May...

May 30, 2023

Taylor Park partly closed for tree works

TORQUAY'S Taylor Park was partly closed by the Great Ocean Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) on Wednesday this week to complete tree management works. GORCAPA...

May 30, 2023

CFA launches statewide push to sign up volunteers

CFA is asking regional Victorians to sign up and help out as part of a statewide effort to find new volunteers to join the...

May 30, 2023

Colin French enters Water Polo Hall of Fame

THE son of late Torquay sporting champion Colin French is proud his father's many achievements have been recognised by Water Polo Australia's Hall of...

May 29, 2023

Major pieces of Saddle Lookout installed

VISITORS to the Twelve Apostles can look forward to a stunning new lookout from later this year, one of several projects expected to increase...

May 29, 2023

Naturists upset about changes to nude beach boundaries

NATURISTS are upset that the boundaries of the nude beach at Point Impossible have shifted to the east, saying the changes were made without...

May 28, 2023

New nurse joins McGrath Foundation’s mission

PEOPLE with breast cancer in Geelong and surrounds can now benefit from the expert care and advice of the latest McGrath Breast Care Nurse...

May 27, 2023

Taking horses beyond the racetrack

A Mount Duneed business is helping horses move on from their time on the racetrack and into new careers. Shory Park is Australia's largest thoroughbred...

May 27, 2023

The Chicks coming to Mt Duneed Estate

Following their sold-out 2017 tour, including a headline slot at CMC Rocks QLD, The Chicks will make their triumphant return to Australia later this...

May 26, 2023

Shire policy to bring back outdoor dining spaces

THE Surf Coast Shire will develop policy that will allow the return of a popular space outside Jan Juc's Beach Hotel, a decision praised...

May 25, 2023

Public meeting discusses Lorne pool plan

THE proposed future for the Lorne Pool Precinct continues to draw interest, with about 70 people attending a public meeting to discuss the issue. The...

May 25, 2023

No libraries to close yet, but no extra funding

NO LIBRARIES will close across the City of Greater Geelong in the coming financial year but the impasse about the future of the library...

May 24, 2023

Coalition wants better review of infrastructure

THE South Geelong to Waurn Ponds rail duplication is now under construction but the federal Coalition is claiming the full project may not make...

May 24, 2023

Code calls for corporate responsibility on environment

AN EVENT to be held in Geelong next week will launch a worldwide push to legally prevent businesses from causing environmental damage. The Code for...