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

Abalone poachers busted in Port Fairy

A PHONE to the 13FISH reporting line last week helped Fisheries Officers at Port Fairy apprehend two men from Point Cook allegedly in possession...

January 16, 2019

More to Explore app comes to Android

THE More to Explore app, which helps the community to get out and explore Victoria’s state forests and forest parks, is now available on...

January 16, 2019

Tourism spending survey holds warning for regional Victoria

TOURISM is now worth $28 billion to Victoria, but the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) says there are warning signs for international visitor spending...

January 16, 2019

Barwon River stocked with estuary perch

GEELONG’S recreational anglers have reason to celebrate thanks to the inaugural stocking of estuary perch into the Barwon River. About 45,000 estuary perch were released...

January 16, 2019

Hundreds enjoying Summer by the Sea

THIS year’s Summer by the Sea program is off to a great start, with more than 850 people already participating in activities along Victoria’s...

January 16, 2019

Riordan says roadside vegetation needs slashing

DURING summer, it is a fact of life that Victorians can expect total fire ban days. Communities across Polwarth have been raising ongoing concerns about...

January 16, 2019

State service to commemorate 2009 bushfires

THE state government will host a commemoration service next month to acknowledge the significant impact of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The 10-year anniversary will...

January 16, 2019

A careless cigarette butt could start a fire

WITH temperatures spiking across the state in recent days, Quit Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) are urging Victorian smokers to be cautious...

January 16, 2019

Queensland teens win again at Pier to Pub

QUEENSLAND teenagers Lani Pallister and Hayden Cotter have gone back to back in claiming the 39th edition of the Lorne Pier to Pub on...

January 16, 2019

Stan routes for mussel bus, which proves successful again

THE free bus service for the Portarlington Mussel Festival at the weekend was a great success, with many mums and dads saying thanks with...

January 16, 2019

Mussels aplenty in Portarlington at annual festival

PORTARLINGTON celebrated its 13th annual mussel festival at the weekend in grand style. A cheerful, friendly crowd of more than 25,000 were thrilled to attend...

January 16, 2019

Stock market investment

The stock market has proven to be a happy hunting ground over the years for many investors, with some creating substantial fortunes. While some investors...

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...