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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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April 24, 2019

Green Living lights up Anglesea

ANGLESEA welcomed the launch of its inaugural Green Living Festival on April 13, celebrating the prospect of a sustainable future for the town. Sponsored by...

April 24, 2019

Fewer Australians gambling now than a decade ago

NEW data from Roy Morgan shows there has been a large drop over the past decade in the proportion of adult Australians that gamble. A...

April 24, 2019

Junior Cats members flock to clinic

THE Cats were playing away this week but about 500 people took the chance to come through the gates of GMHBA Stadium for the...

April 24, 2019

The Pulse to quiz election candidates

THE federal election is on, and radio station 94.7 FM The Pulse is inviting people in the Corio and Corangamite electorates to put their...

April 24, 2019

Grants available to realise youth summit’s good ideas

ABC HEYWIRE is calling on community organisations to implement ideas developed at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit by applying for seed funding through the...

April 24, 2019

Federal funds to improve four bridges

BRIDGES in the Colac Otway and Golden Plains shires will be replaced or upgraded through federal government funding. Last week, Corangamite Liberal federal member Sarah...

April 24, 2019

Million paws to start walking next month

ANIMAL lovers across the state are pulling out their trainers and dog leashes in anticipation of the state’s largest dog walking event taking place...

April 24, 2019

Labor postpones Victorian budget

THE state Labor government has delayed releasing its 2019/20 budget until after the federal election, claiming it would be “irresponsible” to do so because...

April 24, 2019

Deakin plugs $30 million investment into making better AI

Deakin University is attempting to pushing the boundaries of what is possible between human interactions and artificial intelligence (AI) with an investment of almost...

April 24, 2019

Jayke proves he’s a cut above the rest

FROM meat room clean-up boy to now fully qualified butcher, it was Jayke Allen’s impressive work ethic that recently earnt him a rising star...

April 24, 2019

Thousands flock to The Drop

THOUSANDS of music fans took to the Torquay leg of this year’s The Drop Festival at the weekend, dancing their way into the balmy...

April 24, 2019

The Bellarine digs deep to support sick kids

FUNDRAISING events held across the Bellarine on Good Friday have raised thousands and thousands of dollars for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. The Queenscliff Bowling,...

April 24, 2019

Survey finds next generation feels uncertain of finding work

A SURVEY has found 45 per cent of young people are not confident, or are unsure, of finding work in their chosen career after...

April 24, 2019

GORCC starts consultations on Taylor Park and Anglesea Family Caravan Park

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has started consultations on the draft master plans for the Anglesea Family Caravan Park and Taylor Park. The...

April 24, 2019

IN BRIEF – April 24, 2019

Liberals dump Corio candidate, name new one THE federal Liberals have announced their second candidate for Corio in the space of a week, with the first endorsed...

April 24, 2019

Waurn Ponds park renamed to honour Baum family

A PARK in Waurn Ponds has been renamed in honour of the family who have owned and occupied the land for four generations. City of...

April 24, 2019

Committee for Lorne – 2019 Doug & Mary Stirling Community Cup awarded to Carly Enticott

The Doug and Mary Stirling Cup, a community biannual award to honour outstanding service to and leadership in the Lorne Community, was first awarded...

April 24, 2019

Torquay Police Station extends opening hours

OPENING hours at the Torquay Police Station have been extended, following considerable public demand. Announced earlier this month, the station on the corner of Surf...

April 24, 2019

Port puts life into golf memberships

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club is now offering a new style of golf membership for the new membership year. “The new Lifestyle Membership is attractive for people...

April 24, 2019

Inspiring women to attend St Therese’s Mother’s Day Luncheon

ST Therese Catholic Primary School will be hosting the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Friday May 3 at the RACV Torquay resort. The event was...

April 24, 2019

Shire hall working group members named

THE former Winchelsea Shire Hall will be vacated in less than a week, and the five members of a group that will provide advice...

April 24, 2019

Seven community projects moved into budget contention

THE Surf Coast Shire has earmarked seven proposals for community projects across the municipality for consideration in its future budgets. Councillors received the March 2019...

April 24, 2019

AIDA invites candidates to share their views on Great Ocean Road

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) has invited all candidates in the Corangamite electorate to share their views on the Great Ocean Road...

April 24, 2019

Variety 4WD Adventure to begin in Aireys Inlet

NEXT week, the annual Variety 4WD Adventure is hitting the road for its 23rd year, and will officially start in Aireys Inlet. The event will...