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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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April 18, 2018

Rip Curl offers new wetsuit recycling program

Do you have old wetsuits, dilapidated thongs or worn-down wettie mats hanging around your house? Not sure what to do with them? Well wonder no...

April 18, 2018

Fishos paddle finale enjoys epic end

THE finale of the Fishos Paddle Series – now officially known as the Victorian Ocean Racing Series Championships, wrapped up on Friday night in...

April 18, 2018

Balmoral Quay

Victoria’s newest marina positions Geelong as boating lifestyle capital THE official opening of a new world-class marina at the Balmoral Quay luxury development on the...

April 18, 2018

ESPLANADE PROPERTY ON THE MARKET

Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the dynamic Stockdale & Leggo Portarlington team of Amelia Wright, Sandy Maloney, Susan Doubleday and Loretta Sullivan at...

April 11, 2018

A clear vision for OPSM’s future

OPSM Waurn Ponds has relocated to a larger more innovative space in the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and celebrated with local ophthalmologists, GPs and...

April 11, 2018

Skate park petition gets wheels

Clifton Springs BMX rider Jay McDonald, front, has started a petition calling on the City of Greater Geelong to extend the Clifton Springs Skate...

April 11, 2018

Shire appoints bike trail expert to consult on Anglesea plan

THE Surf Coast Shire has appointed award winning bike trail designers World Trail to assist in the project to determine the future of the...

April 11, 2018

Labor talks swimming safety in Anglesea

FEDERAL Labor is mulling over changes to swimming and water safety education across Australia, with the latest in a series of national roundtables being...

April 11, 2018

Ferreira spoils Fanning’s fairytale Bells finish

MICK Fanning fell just short of a fairytale finish to his World Surf League career, going down in the final as the Rip Curl...

April 11, 2018

Gracey braves shave for sick kids

A LITTLE boy named Riley has inspired Ocean Grove youngster Gracey Gross to shave her head to raise money for kids with leukaemia. Riley, 5,...

April 11, 2018

Lonnie surf club celebrates its volunteers

POINT Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club congratulated and thanked a large number of its dedicated volunteers at its 70th anniversary Annual Presentation Night last...

April 11, 2018

Gudauskas brothers take on local surfers

WORLD Surf League professionals Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas are now honorary members of 13th Beach Boardriders Club and will always have a cult following...

April 11, 2018

Surfing inspires Grove photographer’s work

OCEAN Grove photographer Josh Lange has captured world champion surfer Mick Fanning being chaired up the beach after his loss at the Rip Curl...

April 11, 2018

Painters put their brushes to work for next show

AFTER a successful show during Easter, the Barwon Heads Art Group is busy painting for its next show over the Melbourne Cup weekend. The Easter...

April 11, 2018

Ramsay wants water safety centre to make a splash

LOCAL MP Simon Ramsay has called on the state government to investigate constructing a Water Safety Centre at the sports precinct in Drysdale. Mr Ramsay...

April 11, 2018

Local Parkinson’s members to join showcase

MEMBERS of the Bellarine Parkinson’s Group will join a fun and engaging showcase of visual and performing arts in Melbourne later this month. ParkinSong Groups...

April 11, 2018

Mercedes X-Class utes launched

BRAND new X-Class utes will drive out of Mercedes-Benz dealerships all around Australia today (April 12). With pricing starting from $45,490 plus on roads, Mercedes-Benz...

April 11, 2018

Torquay College gets four stars from ResourceSmart

TORQUAY College has recently been awarded four stars for their involvement in Sustainability Victoria’s ResourceSmart Schools Program. ResourceSmart Schools is an award-winning state government program...

April 11, 2018

Man airlifted from 13th Beach

A man in his twenties remains in a serious condition after he was airlifted to The Alfred hospital after a near drowning at 13th...

April 11, 2018

Take two: Trio rocks Leura

MOTHER Nature produced the goods for a rocking concert by the John Butler Trio at Leura Park Estate at the weekend. One of Australia’s most...

April 11, 2018

Barwon Regional Assembly to be held in Wallington

THE 2018 Barwon Regional Assembly will be held at Wallington/Ocean Grove on Thursday, May 31, while the 2018 Great South Coast Regional Assembly will...

April 11, 2018

Deakin vice-chancellor to retire

DEAKIN University has started a global search for its seventh vice-chancellor after chancellor John Stanhope announced Jane den Hollander will retire next year. Mr Stanhope...

April 11, 2018

Letters To The Editor – April 12, 2018

It should be front page news

Dear Editor, The Surf Coast Shire is undertaking a review of the services it provides to its elderly and also...

April 11, 2018

Colac Otway splashes cash for Apollo Bay pool

THE Colac Otway Shire has taken the plunge towards an indoor heated pool in Apollo Bay, deciding to commit $200,000 each year towards the...