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 12, 2018

Torquay retains trophy in Battle of the Bridge

JAN Juc and Torquay donned the whites (and colours) and did battle again at the weekend as part of their annual cricket clash. The latest...

January 12, 2018

Bringing modern kitchen design into your home

The modern kitchen is the hearth of the contemporary home, it is the fire around which family and friends gather to bond over a...

January 12, 2018

Buyers impressed by Quay 2

WITH more than 300 sales already, local developer Intrapac Property knows buyers want to be offered innovative and different types of housing options. That is...

January 12, 2018

Agency Profile: Tim Marcus

Sales Professional, Barry Plant Torquay After running his own successful business in Melbourne, Tim and his family made the decision three years ago to leave...

January 12, 2018

Hayden Real Estate’s 2017 insights

AS WE see out 2017, the end of the year has been a flurry of activity along the Surf Coast, with strong sales being...

January 12, 2018

Richo kicks off campaign to keep kids out of hot cars

THE state government has launched a new campaign with the help of AFL legend Matthew Richardson to again highlight the danger of children locked...

January 12, 2018

Check the fire conditions when travelling

THE CFA has urged people travelling throughout Victoria to check local fire conditions before they leave and to stay informed to help ensure they...

January 12, 2018

Victory fans flock to Geelong waterfront

A WAVE of blue and white fans took over the Geelong waterfront last Thursday morning – but this time, it had nothing to do...

January 12, 2018

Local kids learn about the sea this summer

CHILDREN learnt about their coastal and marine environment at Indented Head last week during a series of Summer by the Sea activities. The children took...

January 12, 2018

Purcell seeks support for country road authority

INDEPENDENT Upper House MP James Purcell is calling for more submissions to a state government inquiry into the management of Victoria’s country roads before...

January 12, 2018

Surf Coast FC juniors taste Victory

A PAIR of youngsters from Surf Coast FC had their chance on the big stage as part of Saturday’s A-League game at GMHBA Stadium. Benson...

January 12, 2018

Sand sculptures impress at annual contest

RACING cars, hippopotamuses, a huge dragon and travel-inspired sand sculptures were among the mix at Queenscliff Neighbourhood House’s annual contest at the weekend. About 300...

January 12, 2018

Big Bash hits out in Geelong

The hard-hitting excitement of the Big Bash league officially came to geelong last week, with the Melbourne Renegades and the sydney sixers clashing in...

January 12, 2018

Hospital data reveals injury hotspots

A DECADE of Victorian emergency room data shows that older women are having serious falls on public transport, whereas those most likely to get...

January 12, 2018

Health care driving Geelong jobs growth

THE latest data from the Census shows health care and social assistance is driving employment in Geelong, with more than 20,000 residents in the...

January 12, 2018

Sailing club farewells a champion

A MUCH-appreciated member of the Torquay Sailing Club has sought moorings elsewhere. Ian Champion, a stalwart of the club for more than eight years, moved...

January 12, 2018

Henderson defends stance on international drivers

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has repeated her assertion that unskilled international drivers on the Geelong region’s roads “can be a moving time bomb”,...

January 12, 2018

Car and bike show revs up eager crowd

HUNDREDS of cars and bikes of all shapes and sizes descended on Drysdale at the weekend for the seventh annual Autopro Classic Car and...

January 12, 2018

TSV issues warning about faulty lifejacket

MARITIME Safety Victoria (MSV) is warning boaters who own or intend to buy lifejackets to be aware of a model and batch that has...

January 12, 2018

Locals concerned about welfare of development

PORTARLINGTON residents are concerned about the number of residential developments being constructed on the edge of the Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Celia Adams, who lives in...

January 12, 2018

Herbalife ride seeks surfers’ support

THE fifth Herbalife Family Foundation Bike Ride will again roll out of Torquay next month, and local surfers have been encouraged to get involved. Started...

January 12, 2018

Torquay sets a Nippers record

AS THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club begins celebrations for its 50th year of Nippers, its Piping Hot Summer Holiday Program, for children aged...

January 12, 2018

Crowd of Nippers comes to Cosy Corner

THOUSANDS of Nippers and spectators again swarmed to Cosy Corner on Friday for the second junior carnival of the Life Saving Victoria (LSV) season. More...

January 12, 2018

Fairhaven SLSC holds another classic

THE latest running of the Tim Gates Classic drew a combined field of more than 600 to Fairhaven’s beach on Sunday. The five-kilometre fun run/walk...