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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May 1, 2019

New energy deal to keep water bills down

BARWON Water will join 12 other Victorian water corporations in a new energy partnership that will help minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable...

May 1, 2019

RV TV series takes a ride into the Danger zone

GEELONG Cats star Patrick Dangerfield has hit the road with his family to explore the best of the Great Ocean Road. Mobile Living with Patrick...

May 1, 2019

Dates for Cadel’s 2020 race announced

TWO of the dates for next year’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) are locked in. The Elite Men’s Race will take place on...

May 1, 2019

Shire to donate its land to local SES

THE Surf Coast Shire plans to gift the councilowned land now occupied by Torquay and Winchelsea’s State Emergency Services (SES) units to the SES...

May 1, 2019

Poll finds strong support for public school funding

THE Australian Education Union (AEU) says a recent phone poll has found a large majority of voters in Corangamite support a greater investment in...

May 1, 2019

Brett Ince returns to lead Geelong tourism body

BRETT Ince has returned to Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (TGGB), and will move into the chair of the regional tourism organisation’s executive...

May 1, 2019

Thousands attend local Anzac Day services

TENS of thousands of people turned out to Anzac Day services across the region. The Torquay RSL and the Anzac Day Dawn Service planning group...

May 1, 2019

IN BRIEF – May 02, 2019

McArthur criticises shire over Winchelsea Tea Rooms MEMBER for Western Victoria Beverley McArthur has criticised the Surf Coast Shire for its handling of the Winchelsea Tea Rooms,...

May 1, 2019

Voting opens for 50 Year Storm Invitational

THE first real winter swell has rolled in, heralding the start of voting for this year’s Bells Beach 50 Year Storm Invitational. The event will...

May 1, 2019

Luck of the draw: Ballot order confirmed for Corangamite

CORANGAMITE candidates for next month’s federal election were confirmed on Wednesday April 24 and a random draw was held to confirm ballot order. Labor candidate...

May 1, 2019

Early voting opens

PEOPLE unable to attend a polling place on election day can now cast their vote at one of more than 500 early voting centres,...

May 1, 2019

Rotary club gives a crap about music

THE Rotary Club of Queenscliffe will launch a new community fundraiser initiative tomorrow (Friday) which will help fund musical instruments for all to use. The...

May 1, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

On Monday last, I flicked on the television for the Today Show 7am news and was intrigued to watch the dense smoke haze that...

May 1, 2019

Committee for Lorne: Celebrating Sandra Dempsey

With the federal election in full swing, it would be easy to miss another very important event that follows straight after ~ National Volunteer...

May 1, 2019

Shooting star of Torquay passes away

A STAR of Torquay sadly passed away on Anzac Day morning. Victoria “Tori” Marshall, 22, was born in London in January 1997. She had a...

May 1, 2019

Team effort helps share the dignity

TORQUAY’S Bendigo Bank has teamed up with neighbouring businesses and community organisations to raise money for homeless women’s charity Share The Dignity. Last week, the...

May 1, 2019

Shire releases draft rating strategy

OWNERS of vacant land in the Surf Coast Shire will pay less rent and all other owners will pay more to compensate under the...

May 1, 2019

Lower speed limits near Kithbrook Park rejected

REGIONAL Roads Victoria (RRV) has knocked back a request from the Surf Coast Shire to lower speed limits by 10 kmh on three roads...

May 1, 2019

Pivot Summit preps for launch

IN ITS fourth year, Pivot Summit will look at the balance between technology and humanity. The annual business, entrepreneurship and tech conference is expanding to...

May 1, 2019

SHIRE REFUSES PERMIT FOR ANGLESEA SHOPS AND APARTMENTS

THE Surf Coast Shire has refused to grant a planning permit for a three-storey retail/housing development in Anglesea, arguing it did not respect the...

April 25, 2019

Getting serious about sustainability

Last month, I attended the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s national conference in Queensland and, coincidentally, spoke at the CRC Water Sensitive Cities conference...

April 25, 2019

Convenience and lifestyle sees increased demand for CBD living

Once upon a time a backyard and a nice quiet street were two of the staples when it came to finding a family home. But...

April 25, 2019

Hamlan releases new Aspect Range

Geelong’s largest locally owned builder Hamlan has released its latest Aspect Range, a range that continues to push the envelope in innovative architecture for...

April 25, 2019

Beginner’s luck strikes at Queenscliff

BALLARAT resident Sharon Phayer scored a hole in one on the 9th hole at Queenscliff on Saturday April 20, marking her birthday and her...