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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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November 8, 2018

CFA issues warning on barbecue fires

THE Melbourne Cup has been run and won, but the CFA has advised people to check their barbecues and make sure their punt isn’t...

November 8, 2018

Local organisations among the state’s highest achievers

TWO local organisations brought home awards from the prestigious 2018 Regional Achievement and Community Awards last month. More than 400 guests attended the Awards Gala...

November 8, 2018

Liberals to expand use of GPS trackers on criminals

THE Liberal Nationals are continuing their campaign on law and order as the state election campaign begins in earnest, pledging an expansion to the...

November 8, 2018

Victorian Socialists announce candidates

THE Victorian Socialists will have trade unionists nominated in all 11 lower house seats in western Victoria for this month’s state election. Tim Gooden, who...

November 8, 2018

Major parties angling for the fishing vote

THE peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers is buoyed by bipartisan support from the major parties for improving recreational fishing and boating in Victoria...

November 8, 2018

Walking charity wants action on pedestrian safety

HEALTH promotion charity Victoria Walks is calling on both major parties ahead of this month’s state election to prioritise the road safety of senior...

November 8, 2018

VTIC welcomes investment in tourism projects

THE Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the latest results of Australia’s tourism investment pipeline for 2017/18. The research reveals that tourism continues to...

November 8, 2018

Intern program to pair graduates with a disability with employers

DOZENS of university and TAFE students with disability in Geelong and three other Victorian regional communities will benefit from a new project funded by...

November 8, 2018

Public feedback released on coastal erosion strategy

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has released a summary of community feedback on coastal erosion strategies for Apollo Bay and...

November 8, 2018

Labor pledges basketball hub for Geelong

GEELONG will get one of seven high-performance basketball training hubs to be built across Victoria if Labor wins this month’s state election. The Geelong hub,...

November 7, 2018

Casson steps down as Committee for Geelong CEO

COMMITTEE for Geelong chief executive officer Rebecca Casson has announced she is leaving the position to take up the top job at the Master...

November 7, 2018

Air Asia X CEO is ready to take off from Avalon

THE chief executive officer of Air Asia X made two visits to Geelong within 24 hours last week, and is looking forward to a...

November 7, 2018

RIP CURL GIVES BACK TO THE PLANET

Staff at Torquay’s Rip Curl operations traded their boardshorts for garden gloves last month as they took part in the company’s annual Planet Day...

November 7, 2018

City Deal still not fully done yet

THERE is money on the table for Geelong’s City Deal from the Victorian and federal governments but both sides are still unresolved on the...

November 7, 2018

Alcott pushes back against stereotypes

DYLAN Alcott doesn’t think his life is inspirational, and certainly doesn’t want you to think of him that way either. The disability awareness advocate and...

November 7, 2018

City Harvest to hold its first Field Day

AFTER successfully operating across inner city Melbourne for the past four years, City Harvest is putting down roots in the Geelong region. The charity has...

November 7, 2018

India Robinson wins maiden Qualifying Series event

JAN JUC surfer India Robinson claimed her maiden WSL Qualifying Series win at the Phillip Island Pro on Sunday, beating Sophia Fulton in perfect...

November 7, 2018

Sea sparkles off the coast of Lorne

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is responding to a suspected sea sparkle (Noctiluca scintillans) event that affected marine waters near...

November 7, 2018

IN BRIEF – November 8, 2018

SCRAR to hold Q&A about refugees SURFCOAST Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) is hosting a Q&A session in Torquay to inform people on the impacts of...

November 7, 2018

Labor revs up the motorsport vote

LABOR hopes its latest election commitment will rev the engines of motorsport voters, committing $7.4 million in funding and grants towards the sport. Premier Daniel...

November 7, 2018

Torquay RSL reaches out to younger veterans

TORQUAY RSL’s newest committee member, Stewart Pritchard, hopes to raise awareness of the contemporary needs of veterans, particularly younger veterans. He is especially passionate about...

November 7, 2018

Memorial seats to be unveiled tomorrow

TO COMMEMORATE the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, Torquay RSL has donated two specially carved bench seats for installation at Fisherman’s Beach in Torquay. The...

November 7, 2018

The Red Tide Noctiluca Scintillans Australis

Early last week, a ‘red tide’ appeared... just for a single day. It streamed outward toward the pier from near the mouth of the...

November 7, 2018

Remembering the shire’s fallen

THE long years of World War I took a toll on the families in the area that we now call the Surf Coast Shire. Just...