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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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July 7, 2024

New vaping laws now in effect

NEW national laws regarding the importation, manufacture, supply and possession of vapes are now in effect. The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms)...

July 5, 2024

Surf Coast FC honours Joe Taylor

ONE of the stalwarts of Surf Coast FC has been honoured by having the club's social room at its home in Torquay North named...

July 2, 2024

University project proposes new vision for Anglesea mine

A PROJECT run by RMIT University's Regenerative Transformation Lab (RTL) is proposing a new vision for the land occupued by the former Anglesea coal...

June 30, 2024

New Torquay kinder to open later this year

THE major development at 85 Geelong Road in Torquay is progressing quickly, with tenant Only About Children (OAC) expected to open a childcare and...

June 30, 2024

Bushbank funds to improve Otways habitat

PART of the Otway Ranges will be improved to make it a better habitat for Victorian threatened species through the state government's Bushbank program. About...

June 26, 2024

Nominations open for community champions

NATIONAL Seniors Australia (NSA) has launched the Everald Compton Community Champion Medal to acknowledge older unsung heroes while also recognising the organisation's founding father. NSA...

June 26, 2024

Celebrating good humans with the Fred Awards

The Fred Hollows Foundation has opened nominations for the 2024 Fred Awards, which celebrate everyday humanitarians across Australia who embody kindness, compassion, and integrity. Founding...

June 24, 2024

New foam system to protect CFA vehicles

THOUSANDS of Victorian firefighters will be better protected on the frontline with a new foam system on all of CFA's ultralight vehicles. CFA has started...

June 24, 2024

Barwon Early Parenting Centre opens

NEW mums and dads across Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast can now get access to the specialised support they need to care for...

June 22, 2024

Plan to manage Barwon River’s future

A PLAN setting the strategic direction for the management and protection of the Barwon River for the next three decades has been released. Developed by...

June 18, 2024

Peri-urban municipalities call for help to manage growth

A NEW report from the Regional Australia Institute shows people are leaving Melbourne and other big cities in large numbers for peri-urban municipalities such...

June 17, 2024

RCV warns about services squeeze for councils

A FEDERAL inquiry into local government sustainability has heard small rural councils are on the verge of being forced to stop providing essential services...

June 15, 2024

New APCO service station eyes Christmas opening

APCO says it is aiming to complete its latest service station, now under construction in Mt Duneed, before Christmas this year. The independent service station chain...

June 15, 2024

Scam victim to tell her story in Grovedale

A SCAM victim and now author will tell her story in an event in Grovedale next week. Tracy Hall wrote The Last Victim after she...

June 14, 2024

Lorne IRB Championships

MORE than 300 competitors from 20 clubs will be hitting the waves at high speed in Lorne this weekend for the TRE Motorsport Victorian...

June 14, 2024

MBA speaks out after construction slump

Master Builders Australia (MBA) says figures revealing construction as the economy's weakest link in the March 2024 quarter illustrate the need for urgent reform...

June 9, 2024

Baby Bundles support thousands of new Victorians

The Victorian government has now handed out more than 160,000 Baby Bundles to first-time parents across the state. On offer at all Victorian maternity hospitals...

June 7, 2024

Shire seeks planning amendment for Moriac

THE Surf Coast Shire has started a planning scheme amendment to implement key actions of the recently adopted Moriac Structure Plan 2023. At their May...

June 7, 2024

Embracing energy efficienCY with Zelena Homes

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Surf Coast, Simon and Jess, the visionary owners of Zelena Homes, are redefining what it means to...

June 7, 2024

Champions to chop it up at Blackman’s Brewery

COMPETITIVE wood chopping will take place at Blackman's Brewery for the first time, as the Torquay brewery hosts an event with the Western Victorian...

June 7, 2024

Villawood increases offer for care workers

Nurses, teachers, emergency services staff, personal carers and other Victorian essential workers are now eligible for up to $35,000 in savings off the price...

June 7, 2024

Grants support coastal volunteers

COASTAL volunteer groups from across the Geelong region have shared in more than $200,000 through the latest round of the Victorian government's Coastcare Victoria...

June 7, 2024

Aireys PS building commended at Dulux Colour Awards

A playful paint job inside a buildng at Aireys Inlet Primary School has received a nod at the 2024 Dulux Colour Awards. The awards represent...

May 26, 2024

Erskine Falls upgrade works

ONE of the most popular attractions in the Great Otway National Park is set to become safer and more enjoyable to visit, with works...