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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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January 16, 2019

Make sure your pet keeps its cool in the heat

AS VICTORIA swelters through another burst of hot weather, RSPCA Victoria has urged pet owners to be prepared for the heat and be aware...

January 16, 2019

Commission to improve quality of aged care

THE federal Coalition is talking up the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson saying the independent body...

January 16, 2019

Jack Rabbit wines take off with AirAsia

WINES from the Bellarine Peninsula are now on the menu for international travellers to and from Geelong, with AirAsia X Malaysia adding Jack Rabbit...

January 16, 2019

Interest booms in free TAFE

INTEREST is booming in the state government's free TAFE program, with more than 80,000 Victorians inquiring by phone or submitting an expression of interest...

January 16, 2019

Train driver trainees rolling out

MORE than 100 trainee train drivers are hitting the rails as part of a recruitment drive to improve regional rail services on the V/Line...

January 16, 2019

GAWS reduces cat adoption fees

WITH more than 400 cats in care at Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) at the moment, they are bursting at the seams. So until Sunday...

January 16, 2019

Moonlight Cinema lights up ‘The Point’

POINT Lonsdale residents spent a night under the stars at The Point Moonlight Cinema earlier this month. Hosted by residential property developer, Moremac Property Group,...

January 16, 2019

STEM scholarships open for regional students

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has encouraged students in the Geelong region to apply for a Governmentfunded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering...

January 16, 2019

Grants to get more people with disability to conferences

THE federal government has announced the opening of the National Disability Conference Initiative grants, with organisations set to share in $315,000 of funding. The grants...

January 16, 2019

Iron athletes win Jim Wall trophy

THIS year’s Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Iron Man has been run and won, with locals from host club Torquay SLSC featuring on the...

January 16, 2019

Cheer Cadel’s race as it rolls through Torquay

SPECTATORS will gather at more than 30 Cheer Sites across the Surf Coast Shire to show their support for international riders in the Cadel...

January 16, 2019

Alex Johnson is ready for the People’s Ride

FORMER Sydney Swans footballer Alex Johnson is gearing up for the People’s Ride as part of this month’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Johnson...

January 16, 2019

Relay for Life aims for record funds

THE Surf Coast Relay for Life (R4L) is aiming to raise record funds for the Cancer Council this year. From now until the main activity...

January 16, 2019

The Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman

The GMHBA Pier to Pub Swim was a huge weekend for Lorne and under sunny skies the event attracted massive interest Australia wide and...

January 16, 2019

The Committee for Lorne: Summer of fun with Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club

What could be more at the heart of summer in Lorne than the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club (LAAC) at the pier head opposite...

January 16, 2019

Timely advice from longstanding fireman

After seeing the impact of the first significant blaze in the region, CFA volunteer of 28 years and Surf Coast Shire Councillor, Martin Duke...

January 16, 2019

IN BRIEF – January 17, 2019

Man dies after arrest in Bellbrae A MAN died after he was arrested by police in Bellbrae on Friday night. Officers were responding to reports of...

January 16, 2019

GORCC seeks feedback on Surf Coast projects

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) will be out on the foreshore for a summer of input into various projects along the Surf...

January 16, 2019

AIDA calls for a rethink about tourist numbers

THE Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) hopes tourism growth will be looked at more carefully as an outcome of the Great Ocean Road...

January 16, 2019

Dog walking is good for you, group says

A GROUP of Torquay friends say walking their dog on the beach is not only responsible for them all meeting in the first place...

January 16, 2019

Henderson launches pool petitions

CORANGAMITE Liberal member Sarah Henderson has jumped back into the pool debate not just in Torquay but also on the Bellarine Peninsula, launching online...

January 16, 2019

Lack of dog control can lead to a dead hoodie

VOLUNTEERS keeping watch over the Surf Coast’s hooded plovers say it is disappointing that a few people are not eager to help protect the...

January 16, 2019

Shire’s Australia Day ambassadors announced

GANDEL Philanthropy chief executive officer Vedran Drakulic and kidney health champion Grant Monks will be the official ambassadors at the Surf Coast Shire’s official...

January 16, 2019

Coalition to force councils to grant citizenships on Australia Day

THE Coalition will force every Australian council to hold a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day, a move that has “delighted” Liberal Corangamite MP Sarah...