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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 10, 2019

Change your clock, check your smoke alarm

AHEAD of the end of daylight savings, firefighters urged Victorians to use the occasion to check their smoke alarms were in working order. The Country...

April 10, 2019

Chronic pain a serious burden on economy

MORE than 825,000 Victorians are living with chronic pain and the figure will balloon to more than 1.3 million by 2050 unless action is...

April 10, 2019

Report reveals scale of regional jobs growth

THE Regional Australia Institute (RAI) says the face of regional jobs across the country is changing rapidly, and a plan to meet demand is...

April 10, 2019

Colac Otway seeks more residents

THE Colac Otway Shire is working with Rural Councils Victoria to develop a program which showcases the shire and demonstrates the opportunities for people...

April 10, 2019

Deakin’s research makes a difference

A REPORT from the Australian Research Council (ARC) has found research by Deakin University is making a difference. The ARC report assessed researchers’ engagement with...

April 10, 2019

City of Greater Geelong photo comp now open

THE City of Greater Geelong is on the lookout for photos captured by amateur and professional photographers to feature in next year’s COGG calendar. Each...

April 10, 2019

Australian icon to host lecture at U3A Surf Coast

U3A Surf Coast will host a guest appearance from Melbourne nun and human rights leader Sister Patricia Fox as part of its term two...

April 10, 2019

Women’s advisory committee seeks new members

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Women in Community Life Advisory Committee is seeking nominations from individuals keen to join the group. The committee advises the...

April 10, 2019

Local programs add GLAM to advanced manufacturing

THE Geelong Manufacturing Council is taking applications for two initiatives aimed at preparing young people for a career in advanced manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing is a...

April 10, 2019

Geelong councillors approve City Deal, with reservations

THE City of Greater Geelong has signed off on its contribution to the City Deal initiative, but some councillors are unhappy with the final...

April 10, 2019

Gerard Griffin appointed as new CEO of stadium trust

THE Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has found its new chief executive officer, with Gerard Griffin appointed to the job last week. Mr Griffin, who replaces...

April 10, 2019

Labor’s budget reply boosts Medicare

A MASSIVE expansion to cancer services under Medicare was the centrepiece of Labor’s reply to the federal budget reply, delivered by Opposition Leader Bill...

April 10, 2019

Lobby groups pore over Labor’s budget reply

THE Council on the Ageing (COTA) has welcomed Labor’s commitments to cancer treatment and aged care training but has expressed disappointment that some areas...

April 10, 2019

G21 welcomes infrastructure spend in budget

LOBBY group G21 has welcomed significant infrastructure investment across Geelong and the wider region in the federal budget but is disappointed at the snub...

April 10, 2019

Coalition’s budget for rail slow to roll out

THE single biggest commitment to the Geelong region in the federal budget may be slow to get out of the station, with almost all...

April 10, 2019

Federal funds support future materials

TWO leading research institutes at Deakin University will combine their globally-recognised materials science and artificial intelligence expertise to produce lighter, stronger alloy for the...

April 10, 2019

ANZAC Appeal badges go on sale

ANGLESEA RSL and more than 200 other subbranches across Victoria are gearing up for the 2019 ANZAC Appeal. Anglesea RSL Sub-Branch president Peter Van den...

April 10, 2019

Liberal voters should look for the blue in Corangamite

VOTERS looking for the Liberal candidate in Corangamite at the looming federal election might be scratching their heads, as incumbent MP Sarah Henderson appears...

April 10, 2019

Young Wolves need tutors

A TUTORING group at Torquay Community House is hoping to find a few extra tutors so it can keep running free sessions throughout the...

April 10, 2019

Surf Coast Secondary students to head to Indonesia

SURF Coast Secondary College is one of 13 schools across Victoria selected to take part in a travel immersion experience in Indonesia backed by...

April 10, 2019

IN BRIEF – April 11, 2019

Asphalting works at nighton Anglesea Road VICROADS has announced important night asphalting works on Anglesea Road and the Mt Duneed Road roundabout from April 7-17....

April 10, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

The first of the planned burns was completed with the small section of bush bounded by Charles Street, Francis Street and George Street over...

April 10, 2019

Committee for Lorne: The Regatta on the Erskine is Back!

Sailing has not ranked highly amongst aquatic sports in Lorne. But a big change – albeit with small boats – is about to take...

April 10, 2019

Planned burn carried out near Lorne

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) carried out planned burns at Lorne and Beeac last week. Crews ignited the nine-hectare burn at Lorne near Francis Street...