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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

WELCOME BACK Community event to welcome elite female cyclists

THE community is invited to meet some of the world’s best female cyclists next week as they are welcomed to the area ahead of...

January 10, 2019

Blanket reforms will impact weaker property markets

Taking a blanket approach when implementing major policies unfairly undermines already weak property markets, according to RiskWise Property Research head Doron Peleg. His comments come...

January 10, 2019

SWIMMING POOL OWNERSHIP INCREASES – BUT IS IT WORTH THE INVESTMENT?

In the 1990s, the swimming pool officially overtook the piano as the status symbol of a household. New research from Roy Morgan has shown that...

January 9, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Queenscliff

The size of Queenscliff is approximately 3.2 square kilometres and has seven parks covering nearly 23 per cent of total area. The population of Queenscliff...

January 9, 2019

Renegades strike out against Strikers in Geelong

THE Big Bash League (BBL) returned to Geelong last week, with the Melbourne Renegades taking on the Adelaide Strikers at GMHBA Stadium. Local hero Aaron...

January 9, 2019

Keep bins clean with Gerry

GERRY’S Bin Wash is owned and operated by Torquay local Ged Brody. Based in Geelong and the Surf Coast, they cater to Western Victoria (including...

January 9, 2019

City’s animal management rebranded

THE City of Greater Geelong’s animal management team has a new look, launching a fleet of vehicles now branded to improve visibility and make...

January 9, 2019

Share your views on parking in central Geelong

THE Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership is asking the community to consider reducing Geelong’s dependency on cars and imagining a bustling city precinct with less...

January 9, 2019

New policy about sick people on trains rolled out

THE state government have announced a new policy to better protect passengers who become sick or injured on Victoria’s trains. In the past, sick or...

January 9, 2019

Paramedics rush to 1,000 cases on New Year’s Eve

PARAMEDICS were called to more than 1,000 emergency cases across Victoria in the space of nine hours on New Year’s Eve as the state...

January 9, 2019

City commits funds to digital transformation project

THE City of Greater Geelong will incorporate funding for a digital transformation project into the city’s long-term financial plan. Last month, the council approved $20.5...

January 9, 2019

Check the weather while on the water

CHECKING the weather before heading out on the water is standard for most Victorian boaters, but many don’t realise that one check is not...

January 9, 2019

Harry, Masa triumph in 2018 Grasscourt Championships

TENNIS Victoria’s 2018 Victorian Grasscourt Championships at Geelong Lawn reached its stunning conclusion with the finals matches on the last day of 2018, seeing...

January 9, 2019

Check your health before your trip

VICTORIANS packing their bags for a summer trip are being urged to take simple steps to stay safe and healthy while travelling in Australia...

January 9, 2019

Campaign urges respect for the river as well as the surf

IN DECEMBER, 42 people were reported to have drowned in Australian waterways - a figure federal Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie says is...

January 9, 2019

Be smart and avoid high power bills in the heat

THE onset of summer means households are bracing for hotter weather as well as bill shock, with electricity consumption typically peaking in the summer...

January 9, 2019

National Awards for Disability Leadership presented

INTERNATIONAL Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) was marked last month with the National Awards for Disability Leadership. The new-format awards were co-hosted in several...

January 9, 2019

Holiday blood donation drive begins

VICTORIANS are being urged to roll up their sleeves and generously give the gift of life-saving blood this festive season. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos...

January 9, 2019

Blitz Golf drives through heat wave

SWELTERING heat failed to deter players and spectators from being a part of the Blitz Golf revolution at Curlewis Golf Club last week. The revolutionary...

January 9, 2019

Clubs don pink zinc for annual patrol

ORGANISERS of the fourth annual Pink Zinc Patrol at the weekend have hailed the event a great success. Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove surf lifesaving...

January 9, 2019

Hundreds bash to Bells and back

HUNDREDS of people pulled their shoes on for last week’s staging of the Bells Bash Cliff Run. The annual fundraising event for the Jan Juc...

January 9, 2019

Swimmers get dangerous at Cosy Corner

ONE of Victoria’s biggest and most popular ocean swims, the Danger Swim Series, drew more than 1,000 competitors on Saturday morning. The event, held in...

January 9, 2019

Learn about God at free info sessions

A SERIES of free information sessions held by the Bellarine Assembly of the Rival Centres Church in Ocean Grove next month will answer questions...

January 9, 2019

Be a happy camper this summer

Parks Victoria has more than 100 campsites across the state, but says it’s the little bit of extra planning and care that will take...