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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 20, 2019

Rebate programs lower water bills

TWO community rebate programs funded by the state government are helping Victorians doing it tough to reduce their water bills. Minister for Water Lisa Neville...

March 20, 2019

Captains Club convenes in Barwon Heads

THE Barwon Heads Football Netball Club Captains Club launch for the 2019 season was recently held at Beach House in Barwon Heads. Club president Tim...

March 20, 2019

Surf Coast Relay for Life raises more than $54,000

A TOUCHING message of hope and strength was widespread at the Surf Coast Relay for Life at the weekend, bringing in more than $54,000...

March 20, 2019

Work life balance for parents at Torquay College

IN a bid to create work life balance for parents of children at Torquay College, the school has announced it will continue to use...

March 20, 2019

Tigers accept GCA penalty

THE Torquay Tigers Cricket Club is “reluctantly” accepting a penalty from the Geelong Cricket Association for breaching the points cap in four games, but...

March 20, 2019

POWER ON: Coker says new hub will charge up local renewables projects

THE Geelong region would get up to $10 million towards supporting local renewables projects that reduce power bills under an election pledge made by...

March 14, 2019

Youngsters pursue the tennis dream

SURF Coast coach Olivia Rich is a girl on a mission: to find the state’s - no, the nation’s - next big tennis star,...

March 14, 2019

Clapton Chronicles plays Curlewis

The Clapton Chronicles will be making its way to the popular Curlewis Clubhouse Soiree on Saturday March 23, kickstarting the 2019 series with a...

March 14, 2019

Colac Otway finds alternate recyclables solution

THE Colac Otway Shire has found a short-term alternative to sending its recyclables to landfill, following the sudden closure of SKM’s Geelong plant. The EPA...

March 14, 2019

Unserviced cooling could have hot consequences

A SPATE of fires this year has led the CFA to warn Victorians about the dangers of not regularly servicing their air conditioners and...

March 14, 2019

Community panel considers the price of transport

INFRASTRUCTURE Victoria has published the report of a community panel which it convened to consider changing the way Victorians pay for the transport network. The...

March 14, 2019

Federal funds to support environmental projects

THE federal government has announced a new $22 million program to support practical environmental projects. The Communities Environment Program will provide up to $150,000 to...

March 14, 2019

Applications open for Solar Communities grants

COMMUNITY organisations across the region can get help to reduce their power bills through the federal government’s Solar Communities program. The $5 million program -...

March 14, 2019

Feedback invited on Colac Otway’s rating strategy

THE Colac Otway Shire council has approved its 2019-2021 Draft Rating Strategy to go on public exhibition. The strategy includes a rural-farm differential of 75...

March 14, 2019

Armstrong hangar gets first pop-up tenant

ENCOMPASS Community Services is the first group to take up use of the old Geelong Airport hangar offered gratis by Armstrong developer Villawood Properties. The...

March 14, 2019

Geelong-Melbourne water pipeline switched on

GEELONG’S water supplies will be topped up by more than a billion litres of water flowing along the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline over the...

March 14, 2019

Open house to gather feedback about Apollo Bay and Marengo projects

TWO community open house sessions will be held next week to discuss community and infrastructure projects at Apollo Bay and Marengo. The sessions are being...

March 14, 2019

It was ready set sail for junior sailors in Vic Open Cup

JUNIOR sailors from around the state competed in the 2019 Victorian O’pen Bic Championship (also known as the Vic Open Cup) on the weekend...

March 14, 2019

Small Business Fair to be held in Geelong tomorrow

THE federal government’s Department of Jobs and Small Business is hosting a Small Business Fair in Geelong tomorrow (Friday, March 15). The event will be...

March 14, 2019

Shorten talks up better protection for farmers on the Bellarine

FEDERAL Opposition Leader Bill Shorten visited the Bellarine Peninsula last weekend to announce several changes to the way banks treat farmers. Mr Shorten and Labor...

March 14, 2019

Seafood, wine, and music At The Heads

IS there anything better than fresh seafood on the beach? As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, At The Heads will present the...

March 14, 2019

McArthur says state should make haste on G21’s internet plan

NEW Liberal Member for Western Victoria Beverly McArthur has voiced her support for G21’s plan to improve the internet connections at high schools across...

March 14, 2019

Skydivers jump to it at formation freefall practice

ONE of the world’s best skydivers visited Barwon Heads at the weekend to coach the high-flying locals who’ll be taking part in an Australian...

March 14, 2019

Franking credits inquiry to come to Torquay

THE federal government's controversial inquiry into Labor’s plan to change franking credits is coming to the Surf Coast, with a public hearing to be...