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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 14, 2018

Geelong’s high immunisation rate celebrated

THE latest national immunisation data shows that immunisation rates in the City of Greater Geelong are higher than the national average for young children. The...

November 14, 2018

Apollo Bay to get better boat trailer parking

THE Apollo Bay Port will have a new boat trailer parking area next year to improve access for recreational anglers. Last week, the Colac Otway...

November 14, 2018

Grants to improve coastal access

ANGLESEA’S beach is one of 20 across the state that will benefit from more than $853,000 in state funding for coastal projects that reduce...

November 14, 2018

Labor touts Armstrong Creek education spending

LABOR continues to focus on education across Geelong as the state election draws closer, emphasising Armstrong Creek will get two new schools within three...

November 14, 2018

St John Ambulance puts first aid first for Victorians

ST JOHN Ambulance (Vic) has been trusted to provide first aid services to the community for more than 135 years. It is thanks to the Victorian...

November 14, 2018

Coker launches petition on live sheep exports

LABOR candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker has urged the Coalition to match her party’s pledge to end live sheep exports, and has launched a...

November 14, 2018

Funding to fix country roads

THE state government has announced upgrades and repair works on several major councilmanaged roads across Victoria’s south-westthrough round one of the Fixing Country Roads...

November 14, 2018

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AND SES MARK 10 YEARS OF SAFE PLATES

THE Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch and Torquay SES groups celebrated 10 years of working together earlier this month. This partnership held its first...

November 14, 2018

Christmas cheer at Aireys Inlet Market

THE holiday season is upon us and in what’s universally known as a stressful time for many, local artists and craftspeople are hoping to...

November 14, 2018

Taylor Henderson to play in Geelong this weekend

REALITY music star and multiplatinum Australian artist Taylor Henderson is back on the music writing wagon, releasing his first single for 2018 titled Love...

November 14, 2018

A unique medium comes to the Surf Coast Art Space

An exhibition titled Staging Clay: ceramic vessels and objects will showcase works by 18 artists from the Surf Coast, Bellarine and the Otways until ...

November 14, 2018

Candidates for state election revealed

THE field is set for November 24’s state election, with nominations for candidates closing last Friday at noon. Eight will contest the seat of Geelong...

November 14, 2018

Optometry retains Frank Denahy’s name

MANDY Lovett of Eye Gallery Highton has launched another optometry practice in central Geelong and retained the name of long-serving and much-loved optometrist Frank...

November 14, 2018

The buck stops with Buckthorn

Works to eradicate an infestation of Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) at Spring Creek in Torquay are set to begin as the Great Ocean Road...

November 14, 2018

IN BRIEF – November 15, 2018

Whyte’s closes its doors TORQUAY wine bar and restaurant Whyte’s On The Esplanade has suddenly closed, citing high rental costs and permit problems. The restaurant...

November 14, 2018

Lorne P-12 College: Meet our new Principal

We extend a warm welcome to our new Principal at Lorne P-12 College, Mr Shane Elevato. Shane has worked in education in recent years...

November 14, 2018

News from Lorne P-12 College: Sea to Sand…Sand to Sea

Throughout the year, Saint Teresa, Alice Springs middle school teacher, Katie Digiorgio and the Lorne VCAL teachers worked on an integrated hands-on program that...

November 14, 2018

Sailor to read from her account of 12 years at sea

A LIFELONG dream of locating the most beautiful waves in the most remote parts of the world proved to be the driving force in...

November 14, 2018

Damien Cole rises from the grassroots

INDEPENDENT candidate for South Barwon Damien Cole is hoping the winds of change can blow him past both major parties and into office at...

November 14, 2018

Torquay marks Remembrance Day

PEOPLE in the Surf Coast and around the world paused briefly on Sunday to reflect on the horrors of war as part of commemorations...

November 14, 2018

Torquay’s soldiers remembered in commemorative booklet

THE Torquay and District Historical Society is very close to completing a project that will detail in print all those from the area who...

November 14, 2018

Memorial seats unveiled on Torquay foreshore

THE carved wooden seats commissioned to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice are now available for the community to use, with the Torquay...

November 14, 2018

Hodge returns as Surf Coast mayor

COUNCILLOR Rose Hodge has returned to the mayoral chair at the Surf Coast Shire after being elected as mayor for the fourth time by...

November 14, 2018

Truth if you dare: Word for Word on this weekend

THIS year’s Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival – which will be hosted at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre – features a number...