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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November 7, 2018

Bomboras lights up with punters and race lovers alike

PUNTERS and race lovers dressed to impress during Melbourne Cup celebrations at Bomboras on Tuesday. After last year’s popular event, the day returned with an...

November 7, 2018

Carew to ride his home advantage on Kite-Surf World Tour

ONE of the competitors in the GKA Kite-Surf World Tour coming to Torquay next month will have the home ground advantage as he attempts...

November 7, 2018

Submissions on Hotel Indigo to be heard next week

SUBMITTERS both for and against the proposed five-storey hotel to be built at the start of the Great Ocean Road will have their chance...

November 7, 2018

Oishi-m to close early next year

TORQUAY retailer Oishi-m has announced it will close its doors early next year, with owner Miyo Fallshaw saying “we haven’t quite been able to...

November 7, 2018

WE REMEMBER – Point Danger service to mark 100th anniversary of Remembrance Day

A HUNDRED years ago on Sunday, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. This marked the end of World War I but the significance...

November 1, 2018

Liberals and Labor both pledge $10 million for Torquay pool

BOTH major parties have dived into the long-running debate about a pool for Torquay, with the facility to get at least $10 million regardless...

November 1, 2018

Solar project has Rip Curl feeling bright

ONE of Torquay's leading surf brands is trying to do its part to help the environment, and is seeing an improvement to its power...

November 1, 2018

It’s a deal: PM visits to reveal City Deal package

THE federal government has finally revealed the size and scope of its commitment to Geelong’s City Deal, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison visiting the...

November 1, 2018

More houses requested in Spring Creek plan

THE future of housing (or not) in the Spring Creek valley has been shaken up again, with a letter from the state government requesting...

November 1, 2018

Vale Brian Trist and Don Loveless

TWO important figures in Torquay's early surfing history passed away last month. Brian "Tristy" Trist died peacefully on October 16 at the age of 85...

November 1, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Summer Season in Lorne begins but it’s not without some problems

We are now starting to see the usual signs that herald the start of the Summer Season in Lorne. Daylight saving has started, the weather...

November 1, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – November 1, 2018

In what has to be one of the biggest financial commitments in the history of Lorne, the Federal Government, through our local member Sarah...

November 1, 2018

South Barwon candidates face the voters

CANDIDATES trying to win the state seat of South Barwon faced some of their voters at an election forum last month. Torquay Commerce and Tourism...

November 1, 2018

Liberals pledge to cut regional payroll tax

THE Liberal Nationals have pledged to cut the existing payroll tax rate of 2.425 per cent for qualifying businesses in regional Victoria to just...

November 1, 2018

NORMAN CELEBRATES HIS 90TH

Clifford “Norman” Follett recently celebrated his 90th birthday on October 10 with family and friends. Norman’s grandfather was James Henry Follett, who came out...

November 1, 2018

Labor will build Armstrong Creek fire station if it wins

LABOR is fighting fire with fire in Armstrong Creek, also pledging to build a new fire station in the growth area if it wins...

November 1, 2018

Salvation Army band to join Torquay’s Remembrance Day service

THE Salvation Army will bring a musical touch to this year's Remembrance Day commemorations, with the Salvation Army Staff Band to join the Torquay...

November 1, 2018

Riding club launches new environmentally-friendly clubrooms

THE Anglesea Riding Club is more than 30 years old and has long been a relaxed and friendly horse riding club for members to...

November 1, 2018

Labor pledges hospital services in Torquay

LABOR has pledged to upgrade the Torquay Community Health Centre into a community hospital in six years if it is re-elected, but is being...

November 1, 2018

SURF COAST TIMES HAS HOUSE’S NEW ROOM ALL SEWN UP

MONEY raised at the Torquay Cup (sponsored by the Surf Coast Times) has helped renovate the Multipurpose Hub at Spring Creek Community House. The...

November 1, 2018

Clifton Springs Primary wins SRC of the Year

CLIFTON Springs Primary School’s Student Representative Council (SRC) has taken out Primary School SRC of the Year in Victoria. The announcement was made at the...

November 1, 2018

Protest group remains proactive

RESIDENTS supporting the Park Street Development Protest Group in Portarlington will continue to stay proactive in their fight against inappropriate planning permit applications on...

November 1, 2018

Bizz3228 event discusses workplace disputes

LAW firm Coulter Roache guided some of Torquay's small business owners through the intricacies of dispute resolution with sick and injured workers at the...

November 1, 2018

Adventure Race comes to Anglesea

MORE than 100 outdoor enthusiasts headed to Anglesea recently to take part in an adventure odyssey. This year was the first time the Sprint Series...