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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 2, 2019

In for the long haul: new dashboard shows ED wait times

A NEW online tool has been launched to help patients decide whether or not to attend the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Geelong. The...

January 2, 2019

Student gives generous gift to Andrew Love Cancer Centre

SACRED Heart College student Olivia Marshall donated about 40 bandanas last month to patients at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre in honour of...

January 2, 2019

Lorne Community Health and Otway Health in talks to merge

LORNE Community Hospital and Otway Health are considering a merger but say it will be “business as usual” at the two health services if...

January 2, 2019

Geelong council to hire more staff

THE City of Greater Geelong will get more staff, with the council approving $858,000 towards hiring more people to respond to record population growth...

January 2, 2019

Nightjar to go plastic-free this year

ORGANISERS of the Nightjar Festival in Torquay and Geelong have introduced a festival-wide ban on plastics this year to help them achieve their zerowaste...

January 2, 2019

Competitors hit Grove beach for Rip to River

ABOUT 1,000 competitors took part in the 39th RT Edgar Rip to River Fun Run at the weekend. With great race conditions, Nick Wightman took...

January 2, 2019

Geelong Botanic Gardens shows off new landscaping

NEW landscaping at the Geelong Botanic Gardens opened late last month. The newly landscaped area around the Conservatory includes group seating spaces that are accessible...

January 2, 2019

Geelong pools get platinum rating for safety

LIFE Saving Victoria has awarded all four of the City of Greater Geelong’s indoor leisure centres with a Platinum Pool accreditation for their commitment...

January 2, 2019

Patrol tower officially open

THE Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club celebrated the official opening of its patrol tower with the community at the weekend. Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp,...

January 2, 2019

Mark Neeld appointed as Basketball Geelong’s CEO

FORMER AFL player and Melbourne coach Mark Neeld has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Basketball Geelong. The Basketball Geelong Commission announced...

January 2, 2019

Shoot hoops with Surf Coast Basketball Academy

SURF Coast Basketball Academy (SCBA) is a new basketball skills training and player development program based in Torquay. “We offer specialised training for basketball players...

January 2, 2019

Great Ocean Road’s builders sought for documentary

THIS year marks 100 years since construction began on the iconic Great Ocean Road, and a documentary is being produced to tell the story...

January 2, 2019

Coker reminds community to play it safe by the water

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker is calling on the community to be mindful around the water while enjoying themselves over summer. Ms Coker, whose...

January 2, 2019

More LSV jet skis patrolling locally this summer

LIFE Saving Victoria has doubled the number of their jet ski sites this summer season, improving the reach and flexibility of the service around...

January 2, 2019

Cabaret show offers an unmissable night in the Spiegeltent

THE Spiegeltent is an exciting pop-up entertainment attraction over summer in Barwon Heads that includes live music, circus cabaret and evening cabaret shows, including...

January 2, 2019

The Committee for Lorne: A word from the ChairmanA word from the Chairman

Happy New Year! With the door now firmly shut on 2018, it’s a great time to be looking to reflect on the past 12...

January 2, 2019

The Committee for Lorne: DEANS MARSH SHEEP DOG TRIALS Top dogs put through their paces

Top dogs and their workers are given the opportunity to showcase their skills as part the annual Deans Marsh Sheep Dog Trials. The event which...

January 2, 2019

Pumping into Anglesea River begins

PUMPING into the Anglesea River estuary started on December 19, which the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)) says will maintain water...

January 2, 2019

Every drop of water counts over summer

DEMAND for water in the Geelong region is expected to increase by more than 60 per cent over summer, so Barwon Water is hitting...

January 2, 2019

Let the 2019 party begin

UP TO 15,000 people brought in the New Year at the 26th Lorne Festival. The sold-out event hosted performances from a line-up that included...

January 2, 2019

Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Ironman draws near

AUSTRALIA’S oldest ironman race, the Surf Coast Times Jim Wall Ironman, returns to the Torquay surf beach later this month. In 2019, the iconic event...

January 2, 2019

Shire completes review of its domestic animals policy

THE Surf Coast Shire has completed a review into its Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP). Councillors noted the outcome of the review at their meeting...

January 2, 2019

Colac Otway wants GOR Authority’s HQ in Apollo Bay

THE Colac Otway Shire is lobbying the state government to consider creating a base for the new Great Ocean Road Authority at Apollo Bay. Shire...

January 2, 2019

Christmas rubbish turns drop-off point into a mess

A WASTE drop-off point in Messmate Road in Torquay has again been turned into a mess, with a surge following Christmas leading to large...