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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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July 4, 2018

State kicks in for Grovedale changerooms

BURDOO Reserve in Grovedale will receive a much-needed facilities upgrade after the state government announced a $100,000 grant to help fund the project. Home of the...

July 4, 2018

Sports clubs get active through grants

SPORTS clubs from the Geelong region are among more than 130 groups to share in more than $370,000 to make getting active even easier...

July 4, 2018

Patagonia screens Takayna before marathon

PARTICIPANTS in last weekend’s Surf Coast Trail Marathon were first inspired by a screening of environmental documentary Takayna in Torquay. Patagonia Torquay hosted the screening...

July 4, 2018

Bellarine Kids success

THE Bellarine Kids Family Fun and Market Day took place at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Shell Road on Sunday July 1. Families...

July 4, 2018

Crime writing in Barwon Heads this month

OCEAN Grove author Dorothy Johnston will hold a Crime Writing workshop at the Barwon Heads Library later this month. A great supporter of the library...

July 4, 2018

Report warns on climate’s impact on the coast

REALIGNED shorelines, inundated low-lying areas and bushfires that happen more often and more intensely are among the predicted effects of climate change on Victoria’s...

July 4, 2018

BCH receives $35,000 to develop leadership skills

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has received $35,000 to develop a Bellarine region-wide collaboration to enhance the leadership skills of health and community sector leaders. The...

July 4, 2018

Council hopes feedback drives in

LAND located next door to the Leopold Community Hall (pictured above) could soon be used as a way for patrons to exit the site. The...

July 4, 2018

Borough projects to go up for the picking

BOROUGH of Queenscliffe residents and local organisations will submit four applications in the state government’s Pick My Project program. Local projects across regional Victoria will...

July 4, 2018

Bubbles and balloons help raise money for good cause

LADIES armed with bubbles and balloons converged at Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club at the weekend to raise money for a good cause. About...

July 4, 2018

Survey shows Borough is a strong performer

A SURVEY has revealed that locals are noticing the Borough of Queenscliffe’s focus on project progress. Results from the 2018 Local Government Victoria Community Satisfaction...

July 4, 2018

Taking pride in our place

This is the first of a series of editorials from members of the Barwon Regional Partnership in the lead-up to the next Barwon Regional...

July 4, 2018

Letters To The Editor – July 5, 2018

Yellow gums unique to area

Dear Editor, The Shire’s response to Spring Creek’s Bellarine yellow gums in last week’s Surf Coast Times (“Shire moves to clarify...

July 4, 2018

Oishi-m sale goes off

HUNDREDS of keen Oishi-m customers descended on Torquay from all over Australia for Oishi-m’s famous Samples and Seconds Sale at the weekend. The cult Torquay...

July 4, 2018

Calling for animal welfare expertise

THE Victorian Government is seeking expressions of interest for eight members to join the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) for a term of up...

July 4, 2018

Farm planning workshop coming to Lake Bolac

FARMERS have the opportunity to develop an information rich digital map of their farm as part of Agriculture Victoria’s FarmPlan21 program at Lake Bolac...

July 4, 2018

TIA shows off its new centre

INTERESTED crowd wandered through the grounds of the Torquay Improvement Association (TIA) last month as the long-running organisation held an open day. The event, held...

July 4, 2018

Eyeing the Weekend – July 05, 2018

FRIDAY 6/7

Colors in water Head into the Surf Coast Art Space and catch the Watercolourworx exhibition. Students of Studio 14 are displaying their pieces with...

July 4, 2018

Asthma can affect posture in children

Bad posture is a term which gets thrown around regularly. By definition, posture is “the position in which someone holds their body while sitting or...

July 4, 2018

Experienced Qualis Health physios focus on PREVENTION as well as CURE

One of Australia’s most experienced physiotherapists now calls Torquay home. After a 24-year career in physiotherapy, university teaching and highperformance sport, Stuart Canavan and his...

July 4, 2018

What’s on at Armstrong: Holiday fun is kids’ stuff

YOU might have seen TV cameras around Armstrong recently. And you might be seeing more of them again soon as well. Channel 10 was recently...

July 4, 2018

Local design advice with Geelong’s Metricon

One of the most appealing aspects of building a new home from the ground up is the opportunity to make it your own. You won’t...

July 4, 2018

A taste of luxury

Elegant, luxury accommodation along the Great Ocean Road has a new home, ELUX. Nurturing both luxurious holiday homes and discerning guests, Great Ocean Road Real...

July 4, 2018

Lift your home into a new way of living

When Bruce McCarthy and his wife Margaret, both in their eighties, announced they’d bought a new two-storey home, their children were less than impressed. “Most...