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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October 11, 2018

Head along for a “SPRING-SONG”

Proud once again to be part of this year’s Seniors Festival, Geelong Harmony Chorus will present an afternoon of fun and musical dexterity from Geelong’s...

October 11, 2018

Quilters share what they sew

The Bellarine Biennial Quilt Exhibition kicked off last week at the Portarlington Mill, with lots of displays, sales and fundraising. Shae Hunt from the Portarlington...

October 11, 2018

Town by Town snapshot: BARWON HEADS

The size of Barwon Heads township is approximately 6.8 square kilometres with its main park covering...

October 11, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Summer’s coming and the coast’s calling

Summer’s approaching and I’m looking forward to holidaying at my favourite destination, Lorne, for three weeks with friends and family. I was there recently doing...

October 11, 2018

How to survive the credit crunch

WITH LANIE CONQUEST FROM SURFCOAST LIFE & LENDING While the banks figure out how to rebuild their reputations, the most immediate fallout has been increased uncertainty for...

October 11, 2018

Common first home buyer mistakes

WITH VIEW.COM.AU As markets fluctuate from vendor to buyers’ markets, the pressure can be on to buy a home as a first home buyer to...

October 11, 2018

Metricon unveils new display home for the design-savvy buyer in Torquay

Metricon, Geelong’s leading and regional Victoria’s most-awarded builder, has unveiled a new Bohemian 29 home, now on display at the QUAY2 Estate in Torquay. The...

October 11, 2018

Scuffs and Scratches saves time

SCOTT Holmes is the owner of local Torquay business Scuffs and Scratches, servicing the Surf Coast and surrounding regions. Scuffs and Scratches is a convenient...

October 11, 2018

Elite Taekwondo teams kick on at nationals

IT has been a huge month for the teams from Elite Taekwondo. Having first faced off against the best in Victoria at the State Hockey...

October 11, 2018

Crowds flock to Festival of Sport

THE first Festival of Sport has been hailed as a resounding success, with as many as 14,000 people flocking to the Kardinia Park precinct...

October 11, 2018

Torquay Tigers are building a senior women’s team

THE Torquay Tigers are building their first Senior Women’s Team and looking to enter into the AFL Barwon Senior Women’s Competition in 2019. They are...

October 11, 2018

Surf Coast FC Academy attracts A-League talent

SURF Coast FC will launch the first club-based football academy in the region later this year, which has attracted the backing of prominent businessman...

October 3, 2018

Community input sought on coastal erosion at Grove

THE Ocean Grove Main Beach continues to be heavily affected by coastal storm erosion and Barwon Coast is investigating what solutions are available to...

October 3, 2018

COUNCILLOR COLUMN – October 04, 2018

Have your say on places and spaces Did you know that the City of Greater Geelong maintains more than 500 community buildings, 275 playgrounds and over...

October 3, 2018

Community forums aim to encourage respect for all beach users

BARWON Coast will run two free community forums for all beach users during October and November. Under the Share our Shores – Respect Responsibilities and...

October 3, 2018

Port townhouse application withdrawn

RESIDENTS campaigning against a proposal for five three-storey townhouses in Portarlington welcomed news last week that the developer had withdrawn its application. Peninsula Planning Consultants...

October 3, 2018

Retired tram to find new home on the Bellarine

ONE of Victoria’s retired W-Class trams will be given a new lease of life on the Bellarine. The state government has announced it will restore...

October 3, 2018

Friends and family farewell Jarrod Lyle

AUSTRALIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle was memorialised last week as an open-hearted, gregarious guy who loved life, golf and his friends and family. Friday’s memorial service...

October 3, 2018

Liberals match Labor’s pledge to protect coastal towns

THE state Opposition has responded to Labor pledges about limiting growth in the Bellarine and the Surf Coast, saying its commitment will similarly block...

October 3, 2018

Meet some of the Humans in Geelong this weekend

THE diverse talent and stories of Geelong’s people will be on show this Sunday. The Humans in Geelong Expo 2018, to be held at Deakin...

October 3, 2018

Frothers charge at Drainos Charity Surf Classic

ON Grand Final morning, 18 of Torquay’s mediocre and untrained surfers took to the water for the annual Drainos Charity Surf Classic. The event is...

October 3, 2018

Planning for new water ride at Adventure Park underway

FOLLOWING on from the successful launch of the Tornado waterslide in 2017-18, anticipation is building for the second stage of Adventure Park’s future planned...

October 3, 2018

Share our Shores goes coast to coast

THE Barwon Coast Committee of Management and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) have joined forces with a simple message for visitors of...

October 3, 2018

Exciting times ahead as Royal Geelong Show nears

THE excitement is building in the lead up to the 2018 Royal Geelong Show to be held October 18-21. Royal Geelong maintains the country show...