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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February 21, 2025

Seminars about local tourism to start soon

A SERIES of free webinars about the future of tourism along the Great Ocean Road will start next week. The Great Ocean Road Communities Network...

February 19, 2025

Voices of Corangamite seeks election candidate

VOICES of Corangamite is calling for volunteers and potential candidates to contest the seat at the coming federal election. The group was formed in early...

February 17, 2025

Rip Curl warehouse leaving Torquay

A FORMER long-time employee at Rip Curl's Torquay warehouse has said it will be a shame when the famous surf brand relocates its warehousing...

February 15, 2025

Fostering hope and creativity with colour

After a challenging winter that brought us wild weather, cost of living increases and technological concerns, this summer is forecast as a time to...

February 14, 2025

Helpline gives breastfeeding tips

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is touting the usefulness of its support services, with volunteers answering nearly 1,000 calls and chats from families during...

February 8, 2025

Fans follow The Script at Mt Duneed Estate

IRISH band The Script lit up the night in its first appearance at Mt Duneed Estate in the latest instalment of the A Day...

February 7, 2025

Times News Group, AFL Barwon announce media partnership

AFL Barwon has announced a three-year partnership with the Times News Group, strengthening the connection between football and netball and the wider Barwon region...

February 7, 2025

Wollaston, Schmid win at Cadel’s race

AN ESTIMATED 120,000 spectators watched the world's best male and female cyclists push it to the limit across the Geelong region during this year's...

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

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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...