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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May 26, 2025

Community Reference Group criticises Pt Grey plan

THE members of the Community Reference Group (CRG) for the redevelopment of Point Grey in Lorne have heavily criticised Great Ocean Road Coast and...

May 26, 2025

Tigers lend a hand after school

TORQUAY Tigers players have lent a hand at Torquay College's after school footy clinic, delivered as part of the school's OSHC (Outside School Hours...

May 25, 2025

Study suggests a sick day is better than WFH

An expert from RMIT University has suggested workers who fall sick should choose to rest and recuperate rather than trying to do their jobs...

May 25, 2025

Locals encouraged to push up for mental health

Next month, headspace Ocean Grove will encourage locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia's largest mental health and fitness event. In...

May 22, 2025

Students dance to help Zayli’s fight with bone cancer

GRADE 3 students at Torquay College have rallied behind one of their own in an inspiring show of unity, kindness, and community spirit. Through the...

May 21, 2025

Scanning campaign to help save an estimated 115 lives

New data shows Cancer Council Victoria's 2023 bowel screening awareness campaign prompted more than 25,000 Victorians to complete a bowel screening test, which is...

May 20, 2025

VEC seeks state election workers

APPLICATIONS are now open to work at next year's Victorian election, with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) recruiting more than 1,000 senior election officials...

May 18, 2025

Shire invites community to add to IDAHOBIT project

THE Surf Coast communuity can use art or written words to express their support for IDAHOBIT as part of a Surf Coast Shire rainbow...

May 18, 2025

Woolworths Newcomb Central reopens

WOOLWORTHS Newcomb Central has reopened following a major refresh, offering an expansive fresh food experience and convenient shopping options. The new-look store, which closed in...

May 14, 2025

Practice to host Menopause Day

Barwon Heads Family Practice is hosting a Menopause Day later this month. The practice has created the event in the hope it can offer a...

May 14, 2025

Register your burn-off online to reduce risk

FOLLOWING a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 936 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, CFA and Triple Zero Victoria are urging landowners to...

May 13, 2025

Project to survey women on sexual, reproductive healthcare

NEXT week, Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) will launch a region-first consultation to better understand and address the barriers women and...

May 12, 2025

Club settles on third green design

THE Torquay Bowls Club has revised its long-running ambition for a third green at its Taylor Park home and will soon put in a...

May 11, 2025

A week to celebrate motherhood

IN the lead-up to Mother's Day this Sunday, May 11, the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is celebrating National Mothering Week. This year, ABA is highlighting...

May 9, 2025

Shire adopts Urban Futures Strategy

THE Surf Coast Shire council has adopted its Urban Futures Strategy (UFS) but has decided against developing new land outside the existing urban centres. The...

May 7, 2025

Speed limits under review in Surf Coast towns

THE Surf Coast Shire is conducting a speed limit review of residential streets in Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven and Moggs Creek, and is asking...

May 6, 2025

Providing a place of refuge

A FORMER Victoria Police officer has created a safe haven for women and children. Former leading senior constable Christine Smith grappled with feelings of guilt...

May 5, 2025

Draft budget knocks back differential rate requests

THE Surf Coast Shire council has released its draft 2025-26 budget, but has knocked back initial requests for lower rates at farming properties or...

May 2, 2025

All-Australian cast brings Peppa Pig to the stage

An all-Australian cast will present Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out LIVE! with Zoe Crisp (Avenue Q, We Will Rock You) cast as Peppa Pig...

April 30, 2025

Doctors urge boosters ahead of forecast bad flu season

Doctors are voicing concerns about the declining flu vaccination rate, saying Australia faces the perfect storm this winter with an early start to what...

April 27, 2025

Flush out your local public toilet in the Great Dunny Hunt

Continence Health Australia is again on the hunt for Australia's missing public toilets. The Great Dunny Hunt, which began on Monday last week, aims to...

April 27, 2025

Geelong region gives generously to Royal Children’s Hospital

TWO locations in the Geelong region have made the top 10 in fundraising outside Melbourne in this year's Good Friday Appeal (GFA). Of the final...

April 25, 2025

Lockhart dismisses Liberal pledge towards bike path

CORANGAMITE independent candidate Kate Lockhart has dismissed a Liberal Party pledge towards a dedicated bike path linking Torquay and Armstrong Creek, saying the project...

April 22, 2025

New campaign aims to start a conversation about vaping

ALTHOUGH smoking rates have reduced in recent decades, the prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly in Victoria over the past three years, particularly among...