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 1, 2018

Surf industry’s best awarded

SURFING'S leading brands, products and retailers were recognised for their outstanding achievements in front of more than 200 industry retailers and brand executives at...

November 1, 2018

Storm enjoys strong start

BELLARINE Storm has continued its strong start to the CBL men’s summer competition with a 93 to 84 win over Bacchus Marsh. The Lions led...

October 25, 2018

Liberals pledge change to Torquay’s growth if they win election

THE Liberal Nationals have put forward their own proposal about Torquay’s growth, saying they will conduct an impact study on the town and change...

October 25, 2018

Liberals pledge to have Torquay’s police station open all hours

THE Liberal Nationals are continuing to push the law and order message in Torquay, promising the town’s police station will be open 24 hours...

October 25, 2018

Kite-Surfing World Cup draws nearer

THE winds are blowing another international sporting event into the Surf Coast, with the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup holding its media launch this week...

October 25, 2018

Sun Bear Festival turns five

ANGLESEA’S dried-up river mouth set the scene for the fifth Sun Bear Children’s Festival Indigenous Twilight Ceremony, opening a weekend of wildlife awareness and...

October 25, 2018

Cadel cheers on Surf Coast cyclists

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will keep rolling though Geelong, Barwon Heads and...

October 25, 2018

Liberals pledge study on Torquay’s growth

THE Liberal Nationals have put forward their own proposal about Torquay’s growth, saying they will conduct an impact study on the town and change...

October 25, 2018

Links Property supports Torquay’s Nippers

THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club has joined forces with real estate agents Lynne Hayden and Suzy Jones from Links Property, as the major...

October 25, 2018

Torquay community farewells Peter “Drafty” McIvor

THE Torquay community turned out in force to farewell Peter “Drafty” McIvor, who passed away suddenly earlier this month. A crowd of at least 400...

October 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – October 25, 2018

What a week it’s been in Lorne with the mercury getting close to 30 for the first time on Monday past and then reminding...

October 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Great Ocean Road Action Plan – Protecting the iconic coast and parks

The Great Ocean Road Action Plan was unveiled last week by the Minister for Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, and the Minister...

October 25, 2018

Candidates’ forum to be held tonight

TORQUAY Commerce and Tourism (TCT) and the 3228 Residents Association (3228RA) have joined forces to give the voters of South Barwon the chance tonight...

October 25, 2018

Surf industry awards announced tonight

REPRESENTATIVES from Australia’s surf and boardsports retailers will descend on Coogee Beach tonight (Thursday, October 25) for the industry’s annual awards, and several businesses...

October 25, 2018

Walk the red carpet when film festival returns

IF YOU have never walked the red carpet before, you’ll have your chance when the North Bellarine Film Festival returns to Drysdale next month. This...

October 25, 2018

Protest group remains proactive

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

October 25, 2018

Epworth Geelong pushes for MRI licence

A PRIVATE hospital in Waurn Ponds has launched a campaign to secure one of the Medicare-eligible licences for its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. Last...

October 25, 2018

PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY TO THE PANEL

Locals attended a Bellarine Planning Panel last week to have their say about the future of planning on the Bellarine. Liberal candidate for Bellarine...

October 25, 2018

Neighbourhood Watch leader receives award

A MEMBER of Torquay and Jan Juc's Neighbourhood Watch was recognised for his service at the 2018 Neighbourhood Watch State Awards, which were announced...

October 25, 2018

COMMUNITY SHARES COFFEE WITH THE COPS

Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch organised a "Coffee with a Cop" session earlier this month, with about 50 community members meeting police at the...

October 25, 2018

Crime Stoppers sees a new way to stamp out fuel theft

CRIME Stoppers Victoria is partnering with the Victorian Government to target perpetrators of fuel theft throughout Victoria. The We See You campaign, which recently launched,...

October 25, 2018

New committee will help protect Barwon River

A NEWLY-created body will protect and improve the Barwon River. Minister for Water and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville joined Geelong MP Christine Couzens and Labor...

October 25, 2018

Seemed like a good idea at the time: No Farnham in Queenscliff

JOHN Farnham will not perform in Queenscliff next year after events professionals determined that the large-scale concert he was slated to headline would “negatively...

October 25, 2018

Labor rolls out its own fast rail plan

STATE Labor has countered the Liberal Nationals' pledge for fast rail with one of its own, saying its plan includes a "major overhaul" to...