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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 18, 2019

Food businesses encouraged to cut down on waste

NEW research from Sustainability Victoria has revealed that a significant volume of food is being wasted in the state’s hospitality sector, while also highlighting...

April 18, 2019

QR tech to be a great help to swimming Chinese tourists

QUICK Response (QR) Codes are being added to water safety signs on the Great Ocean Road as part of a trial to deliver vital...

April 18, 2019

Drowning risk doubles on weekends

IN THE lead up to the Easter long weekend, Royal Life Saving Australia has released new research that reveals a total of 210 Australians...

April 18, 2019

Medicare and Centrelink payments change over public holidays

THERE will be some changes to payments and services over the Easter and Anzac public holidays for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support customers. All service...

April 18, 2019

Study finds bike lanes aren’t best way to keep cyclists safe

RESEARCH by Monash University and the Amy Gillett Foundation has found on-road marked bicycle lanes are not the best way to keep cyclists safe. Published...

April 17, 2019

The cooking with charcoal craze grows on the coast

BRUCE and Mike from “About Barbeques and Fireplaces” in Torquay say they are the authorised primo ceramic grill premium dealer for the area. With the...

April 17, 2019

Program to expand mental health support

A NEW mental health program to support people and families who aren’t part of the NDIS or public mental health services was launched in...

April 17, 2019

A Day on the Green wraps up its summer season

EIGHTEEN seasons in and 470 shows under the belt, A Day on the Green has again reaffirmed its status as one of Australia’s premier...

April 17, 2019

Geelong council split on plan to offer free CBD parking

FREE parking in central Geelong is back on the table, with a slim majority of City of Greater Geelong councillors voting to begin a...

April 17, 2019

Liberals launch National Women’s Health Strategy

THE federal Liberals have launched the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030, with more than $50 million in funding to improve women’s health in areas...

April 17, 2019

New Barwon Health CEO appointed

WELL-known healthcare leader Frances Diver has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Barwon Health. Ms Diver has held senior leadership roles for...

April 17, 2019

IN BRIEF – April 18, 2018

Riordan wants answers on wire rope barrier cost LIBERAL Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called for an explanation for the 77 per cent increase in Victoria’s...

April 17, 2019

Barwon Water wraps up info sessions about borefields

BARWON Water wrapped up its series of community information sessions about the Barwon Downs borefields last week. The three community information sessions were hosted to...

April 17, 2019

Stephanie Gilmore honoured at WSL awards

THE world’s best surfers of 2018 were honoured at the World Surf League Awards in Coolangatta, Queensland at the end of March. The awards night...

April 17, 2019

Quiz the Corangamite candidates on refugees

CORANGAMITE voters will have the opportunity to ask candidates about asylum seeker and refugee policy in a forum in Torquay next week. The "Meet the...

April 17, 2019

Planned burn ignited near Lorne

PEOPLE in Lorne, Forrest, Deans Marsh and Colac may see or smell smoke from the ignition of the 2,271-hectare Neck Track and Wickham Track...

April 17, 2019

Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman

Happy Easter! And what a big weekend it’s going to be with so much on and so many different things to do in and...

April 17, 2019

See the colourful world under the surf break

WHILE global attention will focus on the surf at Bells Beach this week, there’ll be just as much happening below the waves during the...

April 17, 2019

Catch a movie, catch a train, head to a market

THE Bells Beach Surf Film Festival is gearing up to celebrate one of Australia’s greatest surf filmmakers, Dick Hoole, at Torquay’s Australian National Surfing...

April 17, 2019

Anzac Day to be commemorated next week

AUSTRALIANS will stop and remember all those who served next week as Anzac Day commemorations are held across the country. Local services on Thursday, April...

April 17, 2019

PM is on target for Torquay Bowls Club funding

CORANGAMITE Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson has rolled out the biggest of big guns as she attempts to hold her seat, with Prime Minister...

April 17, 2019

Henderson splashes $20 million for Torquay pool

THE Liberals have made a huge dive for the pool vote in Corangamite, with incumbent MP Sarah Henderson announcing on Sunday that $30 million...

April 17, 2019

Rising stars of local surfing recognised at Bells event

YOUNG local surfing talent rubbed shoulders with the sport’s elite when the Surf Coast Shire Rising Star Awards were presented on Tuesday as part...

April 17, 2019

Enrol to vote before tonight’s deadline

THE federal election has been announced and Australians must act now to ensure they are enrolled before the deadline of 8pm tonight (Thursday, April...