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

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...

April 10, 2019

Safety works on Anglesea Road complete

THE recently-finished safety upgrades between Waurn Ponds and Anglesea have already proven their worth, with the barriers recording their first crash within days of...

April 10, 2019

Riordan wants more talks on Winchelsea hall

POLWARTH Liberal MP Richard Riordan has waded into the debate about the future of the former Winchelsea Shire Hall, calling for the Surf Coast...

April 10, 2019

Torquay pupils clean up local beaches

GRADE five and six pupils from St Therese Primary School rolled up their sleeves and participated in a beach clean-up on Thursday April 4. Teacher...

April 10, 2019

Cole wants election to focus on the climate emergency

THE federal election is looming but not yet officially begun, and Corangamite independent candidate Damien Cole says voters should be wary of the major...

April 10, 2019

Jan Juc Preschool welcomes new play addition

CHILDREN at Jan Juc Preschool can now enjoy a new addition in their play area thanks to fundraising efforts from Jan Juc Preschool’s Parent...

April 10, 2019

RISING STARS Shire announces winners of 2019 Youth Awards

THE Surf Coast Shire has celebrated outstanding achievers and community contributors with the presentation of its fifth annual Youth Awards. The six recipients topped a record...

April 4, 2019

Warralily wins national environmental award

The Warralily development at Armstrong Creek has taken out the Environmental Excellence Award at the 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia National Awards for...

April 4, 2019

Suburb by suburb snapshot: Grovedale

The size of Grovedale is approximately seven square kilometres and has four parks covering nearly 2.2 per cent of total area. The population of Grovedale...

April 4, 2019

Big weekend for Torquay Boardriders Club

IT’S been a massive last weekend for the Torquay Boardriders Club with TBC’s finest surfers headlining a star-studded field in the Kirra Teams Challenge...