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 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...

March 14, 2019

Trial makes Lorne beach more accessible

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC), Lorne Surf Life Saving Club (LSLSC) and Life Saving Victoria are trialling an initiative at Lorne to...

March 14, 2019

NDIA’s Geelong headquarters open

THE latest addition to central Geelong’s skyline and economy is officially open, with the headquarters for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) now up...

March 14, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

Labour Day Weekend 2019 in Lorne will be memorable for years to come for so many of our community for many different reasons. Those that...

March 14, 2019

Committee for Lorne: A Big Week at Stribling Reserve

A couple of weeks ago, we reported on this page about some major projects underway at Stribling Reserve. The two big projects were the...

March 14, 2019

Lower power prices discussed during Taylor visit

Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson visited Adventure Park last week to discuss the Morrison Government’s energy efficient...

March 14, 2019

Henderson and Liberals inject $1.45m into hub

THE construction of a new Queenscliff Cultural Hub has received a $1.45 million grant, thanks to the Liberal Government. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson announced...

March 14, 2019

TURNER TRIGGERS A WIN IN WODONGA

TEENAGE Torquay boxer Amy “Trigger” Turner triumphed in Wodonga last weekend. The 16-year-old was declared the winner over 27-year-old Stephanie McCallum from Echuca in...

March 14, 2019

GMBHA Stadium gives the green and black light to Western United

THE A-League’s newest club will be based in Geelong for its first two years, with Western United FC finalising its deal at GMHBA Stadium. Western...

March 14, 2019

IN BRIEF – March 14, 2019

Queens Park bridgeremains closed NEWTOWN’S heritage-listed Queens Park bridge remains closed to all traffic and pedestrians after it was damaged by a truck last Thursday....