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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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February 20, 2019

Neil Lamond on Honours List

GEELONG East Uniting Church Tennis Club now has its most lauded member, Neil Lamond (pictured), as a recipient of an Order of Australia in...

February 20, 2019

Lendlease is for seniors wanting a vibrant retirement

LINE dancing classes at Lendlease Retirement Villages had seniors of Geelong boot-scooting through 2018; the year ahead  promises an even more active lifestyle. “Last year...

February 20, 2019

Marand joins Vestas at Geelong wind turbine hub

MARAND Precision Engineering has seen the way the winds are blowing and has signed onto be part of Vestas’ wind turbine manufacturing facility at...

February 20, 2019

City joins campaign to improve support for asylum seekers

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has called on the federal government to provide adequate income and support to people seeking asylum. Councillors have endorsed...

February 20, 2019

Andrews says rail duplication should be on priority list

THE latest list of must-do projects from Infrastructure Australia (IA) includes a better rail connection between Geelong and Melbourne, but the state government has...

February 20, 2019

Have your say on forest management

COMMUNITIES in the Barwon South West region are invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests. Barwon South West Regional Director...

February 20, 2019

Keep your drone away from bushfires

EMERGENCY Management Victoria has issued a warning to the media and the public about flying drones near or over bushfires, as firefighters continue to...

February 20, 2019

Torquay Lions help students trek Kokoda

TORQUAY Lions Club presented Surf Coast Secondary College with $6,767 to assist students taking part in the College’s Emerging Leadership Program. The students are...

February 20, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

As we embark on the last week of summer it’s been interesting to share the experiences of local traders and visitors to the coast....

February 20, 2019

Shire homes praised for neutral action on electricity

HOUSEHOLDS in the Surf Coast Shire are among the best in the state for thinking green with their electricity, according to analysis from EnergyAustralia. The...

February 20, 2019

New off-road bridge to go over the Deep

PEDESTRIANS and cyclists will soon enjoy safer off-road access between Torquay and Torquay North via a new bridge across Deep Creek, adjacent to the...

February 20, 2019

Surf Coast recycling still green despite site closures

THE Surf Coast Shire says recycling collections will continue as usual in the municipality, despite the forced closure of two major processing facilities in...

February 20, 2019

GET READY FOR THE DROP

THE Torquay Football Club, Cricket Club and Netball Club have teamed up again for the third Torquay Tiger Drop, which will be held tomorrow...

February 20, 2019

Koori surf titles held at Urquhart Bluff

THE Woorrangalook Victorian Koori Surf Titles were held recently at Urquhart Bluff on the Great Ocean Road. More than 100 Indigenous surfers from across the...

February 14, 2019

SCHOOL, GARDEN, FITNESS ALL KICKING ON

BUILDING continues to move apace at Armstrong’s striking new $20 million primary school on Unity Drive. The school, to be named Armstrong Creek West Primary,...

February 14, 2019

A guide to getting your finances in order before building

THE banks may have tightened lending conditions, but it’s not all doom and gloom if you are seeking finance to build your own home. Since...

February 14, 2019

Great Ocean Report – February 14, 2019

We have been enjoying one of the best summers on record and the love for our beautiful coastline is at an all-time high. Many of...

February 14, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Moriac

The size of Moriac is approximately 17.1 square kilometres for ABS data collection purpose. The population of Moriac in 2011 was 644 people and by...

February 14, 2019

Law and Boutier hold their nerve to win Vic Open

STEADY nerves at the right time saw two new names added to the trophies awarded at the end of the weekend’s Vic Open. Scotsman David...

February 14, 2019

Record number of swimmers compete in Wreck2Reef

A RECORD number of swimmers competed in the 10th annual Neville Richards Wreck2Reef swim, hosted by the Indented Head Yacht Club at the weekend. After...

February 13, 2019

Fishing charter fined for breaching shipwreck zone

THE state government has slapped a commercial fishing charter operator with almost $2,000 in fines for anchoring and fishing near a protected shipwreck off...

February 13, 2019

Changes proposed to bike connections project

THE City of Greater Geelong will create more all-day parks at the river end of Moorabool Street in revisions to its Better Bike Connections...

February 13, 2019

Free TAFE pumps up enrolments at The Gordon

GEELONG students and jobseekers are getting into training through the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE initiative, with more than 600 students so far enrolling in...

February 13, 2019

Henderson hits out at Labor’s franking credits plan

CORANGAMITE Liberal federal member Sarah Henderson has come out strongly against Labor’s proposed changes to franking credits, labelling it a “retiree tax”. Ms Henderson claims...