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 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...

January 9, 2019

NDIS rollout complete across Victoria

All eligible Victorians now have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the scheme rolling out on January 1 in the last...

January 9, 2019

Contestants dig 21st sand sculpture comp

PARTICIPANTS and spectators alike converged at Queenscliff front beach last week for Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House’s 21st Sand Sculpture Contest. Held on Thursday afternoon, contestants of...

January 9, 2019

IN BRIEF – January 10, 2019

Closure on Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road THE Geelong-bound lane of Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road will be closed until the end of February between the intersections of Granite...

January 9, 2019

Henderson defends Liberals’ record on female MPs

THE debate about women and their standing in the federal Liberal party has flared again early in the new year, with Corangamite federal member...

January 9, 2019

Hoodie chick killed at Point Roadknight

VOLUNTEERS keeping an eye on hooded plovers along the Surf Coast during breeding season have reported the unfortunate death of one of the endangered...

January 9, 2019

Friends of the Earth opposes oil and gas exploration in the west

FRIENDS of the Earth has come out strongly against new oil and gas exploration blocks in south-west Victoria, saying the state government should ban...

January 9, 2019

Follow the rules when fishing for pipis

PIPI season has begun, and the Victorian Fisheries Authority has reminded fishers to follow the rules at fisheries along the state’s west and east...

January 9, 2019

Superload takes a night ride through Geelong

THE biggest “superload” ever to come to southwest Victoria rolled through the Geelong region this week. The massive vehicle – 115 metres long, 5.12 metres...

January 9, 2019

Victorian road toll hits record low

VICTORIA has recorded its lowest number of road deaths since records began, but the state government says the 214 lives lost on the state’s...

January 9, 2019

Torquay resident urges heart health check

TORQUAY surfer Russell McConachy says a heart health check helped him dodge a “potential crisis” in the near future, and urged others to do...

January 9, 2019

Treasurer talks first homes in Lorne

FIRST home buyer loan approvals have increased strongly over the last two years with 115,000 approved in the last financial year alone – the...

January 9, 2019

Quay Christmas organisers say thanks

ORGANISERS of last year’s Christmastime in The Quay event have thanked residents, sponsors and the community for making the event such a success. “With the...