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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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September 11, 2022

Wathaurong to use $1.6m grant for dedicated facility

THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will use a $1.6 million state government grant to create a dedicated space for the Wathaurong community's young people. To be...

September 8, 2022

Grimley joins calls for Armstrong Creek fire station

CALLS for the Armstrong Creek fire station to be built are getting louder, with Derryn Hinch's Justice Party state leader Stuart Grimley adding his...

September 8, 2022

Full points for new clubhouse design

A long and detailed collaboration between an architectural firm and a surf life saving club on the Bellarine has seen the result lauded in...

September 8, 2022

Ethereal spaces at Erksine River House

The imperatives of survival in a bushfire environment have inspired the design of a stunning new home. The Erskine River House, built near Lorne and...

September 8, 2022

Spring into new colours with Dulux

After a chaotic couple of years, many of us feel an overwhelming desire to live more simply and authentically. There has been a conscious stripping...

September 7, 2022

Submissions open for inquiry into 2022 federal election

THE federal Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is now inviting submissions to its review of the 2022 federal election. The committee is considering...

September 7, 2022

City to form committee for LGBTQIA+ community

THE City of Greater Geelong is aiming to work closely with the municipality's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community through...

September 3, 2022

Cellarbrations in Anglesea gets nod from shire

THE Surf Coast Shire council has approved a proposed Cellarbrations bottle shop and wine bar in Anglesea. At their meeting on Tuesday last week, councillors...

September 2, 2022

Council approves Torquay hospital build, with conditions

THE Surf Coast Shire council has agreed to the planning arrangements surrounding the coming Torquay Community Hospital, but with some conditions attached. To be located...

September 1, 2022

State government seeks feedback on Surf Coast Highway through Armstrong Creek

THE state government is calling for feedback on the future of one of the major roads running through Armstrong Creek. The $1.575 million Surf Coast...

September 1, 2022

Aquatic centre design keeps 50m option open

THE Surf Coast Shire is keeping open the possibility of the pool at its Torquay aquatic centre eventually not only being 50 metres long,...

August 31, 2022

Entries open for Surf Coast Song Contest

MUSICIANS are invited to tune up their entries for this year's Surf Coast Song Contest, with entries now open and set to close in...

August 28, 2022

Coker talks NDIS at jobs and skills forum

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has attended the first National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Jobs and Skills Forum in her new role as the...

August 27, 2022

Community shed opens up in Mount Duneed

THE hammers and saws are flying in Mount Duneed with the locality's new Community Shed officially opening its doors. Tenants of the facility, the Mt...

August 27, 2022

Lineup for 30th Meredith revealed

THE lineup for the 30th edition of the Meredith Music Festival has dropped, with headliners to include Caribou, Dry Cleaning, Yothu Yindi and Courtney...

August 27, 2022

Back to Back film screened at Melbourne International Film Festival

Geelong's Back to Back Theatre has cast a shadow on this year's Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) with their latest film. The award-winning theatre company...

August 26, 2022

Community views welcomed ahead of Great Victorian Bike Ride

BICYCLE Network will be visiting towns across the Geelong region from today and into next week to meet with locals and discuss how community...

August 25, 2022

Veterans remember Vietnam

TORQUAY'S veteran community gathered again this year to commemorate Australian service during the Vietnam War. The Torquay RSL hosted the Vietnam Veterans Day service on...

August 25, 2022

Fences going up at $29m Torquay development

WORK has started after months of inactivity at the former "gateway" site in Torquay that will eventually contain a $29 million development. The project to...

August 18, 2022

Council updates advocacy priorities

THE Surf Coast Shire's latest version of its advocacy priorities focuses on environmental leadership, and local initiatives from the community that enhance township character. Adopted...

August 14, 2022

Anglesea Open Week to return

THE Anglesea Golf Club is teeing up its first pro-am since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the return of the Anglesea Open...

August 13, 2022

Applications open for education and employment grants

THE Give Where You Live Foundation has opened applications to this year's Education and Employment Grants, and community organisations can apply for up to...

August 11, 2022

Potential precinct uses outlined

THE Surf Coast Shire has officially earmarked more indoor court space, netball rooms and car parking as possible new features of Banyul-Warri Fields over...

August 11, 2022

Entries open for calendar competition

Amateur and professional photographers alike are being urged to charge their cameras and smartphones, as One Agency Surf Coast's annual photo competition has returned. For...