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 19, 2019

Solving your clutter and storage problems

No storage? No worries! Store & More Torquay is here to help you solve your clutter and storage problems. Store & More is proud to...

June 19, 2019

Totally Amped for any job, big or small

Totally Amped Electrical is totally serious about supporting other local businesses and upholding its values. The company offers a whole range of services from maintenance...

June 19, 2019

Report shows men’s health is lagging

THE state of men’s health in Victoria is lagging women’s health, according to a new report published during Men’s Health Week. The Men’s Health Report...

June 19, 2019

Woman convicted over dingo escape

A WOMAN has been convicted and fined for failing to securely enclose two dingoes she had been keeping at her Geelong property. The Koroit woman...

June 19, 2019

TIO launches new website

THE Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has launched a new brand and website, and says the changes will provide a fair, independent and accessible dispute...

June 19, 2019

Surf Coast’s creativity powers the region’s economy

THE Surf Coast’s creative jobs are being highlighted as an example of one of the industries that will drive the economic future of regional...

June 19, 2019

Nominate for Australian of the Year

JANUARY 2020 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Australian of the Year Awards, honouring and celebrating great Australians from all walks of life. You...

June 19, 2019

Regions talk cross-border collaboration

REGIONAL leaders from Victoria’s south west and South Australia’s eastern regions have begun conversations to prioritise greater collaboration and economic development across the Victorian...

June 19, 2019

Grants for kinder upgrades open

THE state government has announced grants for new and upgraded kindergartens across Victoria ahead of the three-year old kindergarten roll-out next year. Applications for the...

June 19, 2019

VNPA wants GOR authority out of national parks

THE Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is continuing its criticism of the proposed Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, saying it would duplicate...

June 19, 2019

Environmental projects encouraged to nominate

PARKS Victoria has used World Environment Day to encourage community members who are undertaking projects that are dedicated towards improving the environment and human...

June 19, 2019

Bellarine footy clubs among submissions for council funding

A CITY of Greater Geelong Council panel is considering more than 50 submissions on a range of topics relating to the 2019 20 Budget...

June 19, 2019

Interest grows in streamed council meetings

THE number of people live streaming City of Greater Geelong council meetings and viewing archived footage is nearing the 2,000 mark, with 1,843 views...

June 19, 2019

IN BRIEF – June 20, 2019

Police arrest man in Torquay POLICE found and arrested a man in possession of weapons and drugs in Torquay on Friday morning. Patrolling Torquay officers...

June 19, 2019

City to host forum tonight about social housing

THE City of Greater Geelong will host an expert panel tonight (Thursday, June 20) for a community conversation about the future needs of Geelong...

June 19, 2019

Shire encourages people to power up with solar

WITH the Victorian Government re-opening rebates for rooftop solar next month, the Surf Coast Shire says it’s an ideal time for residents and businesses...

June 19, 2019

Hawk Sam the man at Tigers on Saturday

HAWTHORN champion Sam Mitchell was the star attraction of a packed Before the Game event at McCartney Oval on Saturday. More than 250 people turned...

June 19, 2019

A word from the Chairman

Last Thursday we had our third Committee for Lorne (CfL) meeting for 2019 with a busy agenda and plenty of activity continuing in and...

June 19, 2019

Committee for Lorne: THE NEXT STAGE OF COMMUNITY and agency cooperation in Lorne

On Friday June 7, two significant events took place in Lorne which demonstrated a new level of cooperation and collaboration between the Surf Coast...

June 19, 2019

Works begin on Merrijig Drive roundabout

WORKS have started on the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Merrijig Drive and Fischer Street in Torquay North. The roundabout will...

June 19, 2019

E-waste ban begins next month

ELECTRONIC waste will no longer be accepted in kerbside bins or landfills from next month, with Surf Coast residents able to take it to...

June 19, 2019

Sir Elton to rocket back to Geelong

THE Rocket Man is rocketing back to Geelong later this year. Sir Elton John will return to the Mt Duneed Estate winery on December 7...

June 19, 2019

Walk the walks at next Warralily Central stage

THE next phase of the Central neighbourhood in the heart of Armstrong Creek’s Warralily community has hit the market. Warralily Central is the area’s most...

June 19, 2019

WAITING FOR EDEN: Ecotourism proposal hopes for planning haste

THE proponents of Eden Project Anglesea say planning decisions about the mine site’s future need to be locked down as quickly as possible, or...