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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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March 28, 2019

Farmers can buy permits to carry out burns

FARMERS across the City of Greater Geelong are now able to secure strict permits to carry out essential burns. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) have...

March 27, 2019

Safer Communities Fund increased

THE federal government has increased funding for grants from the Safer Communities Fund following the terrorist attack in New Zealand. Religious and community organisations...

March 27, 2019

Supermarkets raise cost of milk to help farmers

COLES and Aldi have increased the price of milk by 10 cents a litre to help farmers affected by the drought. The supermarket chains were...

March 27, 2019

Scholarships to improve women’s sporting leadership

THE state government has announced a second round of the 2018-19 Change Our Game Scholarship Program, which creates opportunities for women to pursue leadership...

March 27, 2019

Wye River and Teesdale to get better mobile coverage

WYE River and Teesdale are among the towns in Victoria to get better mobile reception under the latest round of the federal government's Mobile...

March 27, 2019

Pension payments increased

THE federal government has increased the payment rates for pension and allowance recipients as of last week. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said that as...

March 27, 2019

Meddick moves to ban duck shooting in Victoria

THIS year's Victorian duck season is under way, but Member for Western Victoria Andy Meddick is trying to prevent it from returning in 2020...

March 27, 2019

Shire’s plastic policy makes finals of local government awards

THE Surf Coast Shire has been named a finalist in a prestigious local government award for its efforts to cut down on plastic. Earlier this...

March 27, 2019

State to improve support for regional tourism

THE state government says it is trying to find new ways to grow tourism and support regional Victoria through a review into the regional...

March 27, 2019

ATO workshops to kickstart your small business

ARE you new to the world of business, or are thinking about establishing your own enterprise? Offering a unique opportunity for the region, the Surf...

March 27, 2019

BRACE backs Labor’s renewables hub pledge

THE Barwon Region Alliance for Community Energy (BRACE) has welcomed a commitment of up to $10 million from Labor to support and encourage the...

March 27, 2019

Local apprentices a cut above the rest

APPRENTICES from the Bellarine and Surf Coast have been recognised for their dedication, skill and hard work during an awards night in Geelong last...

March 27, 2019

Shire applies for state funds to fix country roads

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking state government funding towards four significant road upgrading projects. Councillors resolved at their February meeting to lodge applications for...

March 27, 2019

Sarah’s making an impact in pilot program

LAST week, people all around the world celebrated the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, advocating for their rights, inclusion and wellbeing. In...

March 27, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

The 2019 AFL football year is now well and truly upon us as the “footy season”, and all that goes with it, replaces the...

March 27, 2019

Committee for Lorne: Parkrun COMES TO LORNE

Launching on Saturday 6th April at 8am, Lorne Beach parkrun will see runners and walkers, young and old, fast and not so fast all...

March 27, 2019

Twilight delight at St Therese

THE second annual Twilight Fair was hosted at St Therese Catholic Primary School over the weekend, with many families turning out to enjoy an...

March 27, 2019

IN BRIEF – March 28, 2019

Shire decides against extra rezoning in central Torquay THE Surf Coast Shire will not look to create any extra office space in Bristol Road and Pearl Street...

March 27, 2019

Food Aid celebrates 25 years

SURF Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge joined in the 25th birthday celebrations for Torquay Food Aid ahead of their open day on March 20. Cr...

March 27, 2019

PM visits to roll out $2 billion for fast rail

THE Coalition will earmark $2 billion in its coming federal budget as part of a plan to cut train times between Geelong and Melbourne...

March 27, 2019

NO OIL Shire’s formal submission slams bight oil drilling proposal

THE Surf Coast Shire has further affirmed its opposition to a proposal to drill oil in the Great Australian Bight, arguing the company behind...

March 21, 2019

LAND PRICES RISE WHILE DEMAND FALLS

The price of land for new residential building has continued to rise despite a fall in demand, according to HIA chief economist Tim Reardon. The...

March 21, 2019

Family, friends and loans rarely mix

With housing affordability issues on the rise, a common thought is to turn to family and friends to share property ownership. A common scenario… You’ve...

March 21, 2019

Links Property celebrates 13 years of making dreams come true

Progressive real estate agency Links Property is celebrating 13 rewarding years in business after starting off from its humble beginnings servicing clients in The...