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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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January 22, 2025

Lock it or lose it, police warn

VICTORIA Police says it is easy to assume that car theft will not happen to you, but, sadly, it is a trend that is...

January 22, 2025

Develop an application for a artistic shire grant

ARTS and culture creatives can realise long-held project ambitions and advance careers with the help of the Surf Coast Shire's DEVELOP grants funding. The annual...

January 20, 2025

Public toilet cleaning increases over summer

THE Surf Coast Shire and Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks have increased service levels for public facilities during the summer holiday period to...

January 18, 2025

The Sands puts up $10,000 for a hole in one

THE golfing community is sharpening its skills and heading to The Sands Torquay to take a swing at the $10,000 prize for anyone who...

January 17, 2025

Bank of Mum and Dad could run dry for retirement

Many Australians are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad to get a foothold on the property ladder, though as many as one...

January 17, 2025

Aireys summer markets continue

THOUSANDS of visitors to the Surf Coast have joined locals to welcome in the new year at the latest of a series of weekly...

January 16, 2025

Documentary on Palestine to be screened in Aireys

A group of Aireys Inlet residents are presenting a community screening of the documentary Where Olive Trees Weep. Directed by Maurizio Benazzo and Zaya Benazzo,...

January 15, 2025

Great Ocean Road visitors urged to be wary of ‘naughty things’

GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) has launched a new campaign that aims to ensure visitors have a great holiday this summer and "Beware...

January 14, 2025

Paramedics urge community to stay safe on hot days

Victoria has already sweltered through some very hot days this summer, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) has reminded the community to remain vigilant and take...

January 10, 2025

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

After a tough few years of steep rent hikes and stiff competition to secure a property, renters are seeing glimmers of light at the...

January 10, 2025

Bells to host Victorian Junior Surfing Titles opener

THE field has been set for the first round of the No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, to be held this weekend...

January 10, 2025

Home building tipped to pick up this year

THE pace of home building is expected to pick up over the next 12 months, though fewer interest rate cuts than thought earlier may...

January 10, 2025

Nippers compete at Cosy Corner

JUST over 900 Nippers took over Torquay front beach on Friday last week during Life Saving Victoria's Cosy Corner Carnival.

January 8, 2025

Renovations begin at Hoop Gallery

WORK has begun to renovate Torquay's only non-for-profit art gallery, Hoop Gallery, as part of a $1.4 million upgrade to the arts precinct at...

January 8, 2025

Repair works yet to start on bridge

THE Pollocksford Road Bridge in Gnarwarre will be closed for at least another three months, with repair works yet to start. In an update late...

January 7, 2025

Wilderness paramedics stand by for summer response

WITH Victorians heading outdoors this summer, Ambulance Victoria's (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness areas across the...

January 7, 2025

Tick off your health checklist this summer

The new year is here, and many of us have switched off from work or school to spend time with family and friends. Cancer Council...

January 6, 2025

Program seeks funding to make it mainstream

Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has joined a coalition of groups calling for the statewide expansion of a program that addresses violence...

January 6, 2025

Campaign urges high-risk driving to be reported

CRIME Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign to crack down on...

January 4, 2025

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to serve up local events

THE Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is again spreading beyond the big city next year, with several events to be held in the Geelong...

January 4, 2025

Dream of Shakespeare

Ozact is presenting Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of celebrations for its 30th anniversary. The company has been bringing the Bard's works to...

January 3, 2025

Survey finds shortage of property investors driving rental crisis

A new study conducted by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) has revealed a need...

January 2, 2025

Deakin receives huge bequest

DEAKIN University has received the largest single bequest in its history. Last month, the university - which has campuses on the Geelong Waterfront and in...

January 2, 2025

Golfers tee off for St Therese

THE Ghanda & St Therese Golf Classic drew a field of 100 to The Sands Torquay this year. St Therese Catholic Primary School teacher Leigh...