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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October 18, 2018

Surf Coast FC award winners

Surf Coast FC held its presentation night recently. Award winners were as follows and are pictured on this page U12 Girls Best & Fairest Jessamy Bennett R/U...

October 18, 2018

Women’s football set to soar at Drysdale

VFLW star and Ocean Grove local Lauren Bazeley has been announced as the inaugural Under 18’s women’s coach for 2019 at the Drysdale Football...

October 11, 2018

Cheeseman pledges no growth in Spring Creek if Labor wins

THE ongoing discussion about growth in Torquay has taken a huge twist, with Labor candidate for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman promising no development in...

October 11, 2018

Five-storey hotel proposed for Torquay

A PROPOSAL to build a five-storey hotel in Torquay has drawn public backlash, but the developer says the project will provide as many as...

October 11, 2018

Cheeseman pledges cash to Catholic schools

LABOR is courting the Catholic school vote as the state election draws nearer, pledging $9 million towards schools in Torquay and Armstrong Creek if...

October 11, 2018

Test ride e-bikes at De Grandi demo day

DE Grandi Cycle & Sport is holding a demo day in Belmont next week. One of the day’s main features will be Giant Hybrid Cycling...

October 11, 2018

Power station successfully demolished

ALCOA’S power station in Anglesea has come crashing down at last, with Alcoa successfully carrying out the demolition on Wednesday last week. However, the demolition...

October 11, 2018

Mine questions continue at meeting

THE Anglesea power station is now a pile of rubble and steel but the questions from the community have not stopped, if the latest...

October 11, 2018

Sod turned for new Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse

THE first sod has been officially turned at the redevelopment of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s clubhouse. The redevelopment will create a modern,...

October 11, 2018

Bizz3228 event to talk about sickness and injury at work

THE next Bizz3228 networking event from Torquay Commerce and Tourism will discuss managing sick or injured employees. The event, to be held next week, will...

October 11, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne – Then and Now

Lorne Historical Society is planning a new exhibition

The current exhibition presented by the Lorne Historical Society, “Fishy Tales – The Story of Lorne’s Fishing...

October 11, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – October 11, 2018

Can you believe it? – The final school term of 2018 is now underway and the countdown to Christmas has well and truly started,...

October 11, 2018

Better bus services roll out in Anglesea

AN INCREASE to the number of bus services to and from Anglesea on weekends is proving a hit. The V/Line coach service has doubled from...

October 11, 2018

Armstrong Creek United earmarks home in new pavilion

THE Geelong region’s youngest soccer club Armstrong United FC will be moving to a new permanent home in the Warralily estate early next year. The...

October 11, 2018

Group raises concerns about road issues

THE Combined Bellarine Community Associations (CBCA), representing the voice of the nine community associations across the Bellarine, recently met with Regional Roads Victoria (RRV). Newly...

October 11, 2018

TORQUAY’S ALDI OPENS

Shoppers flocked to Torquay’s newest supermarket as Aldi officially opened on Wednesday last week. The supermarket, located in Winki Way in Torquay North, features...

October 11, 2018

New film tells an impossible story

A NEW documentary explores the people and character of a unique surf beach near Torquay under increasing pressure from tourism and development. Respect Point Impossible...

October 11, 2018

Win passes to the Royal Geelong Show

THE excitement is building in the lead up to the 2018 Royal Geelong Show to be held October 18-21, and the Times News Group...

October 11, 2018

Get prepared during fire action week

VICTORIANS are being urged to prepare early for the upcoming summer-fire season, with Fire Action Week underway. Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino and Minister...

October 11, 2018

Get your home fire ready with Surfcoast Tree Services

WITH summer quickly approaching, now is the time to book Surfcoast Tree Services to help prepare your home or business for the upcoming fire...

October 11, 2018

Build with timber in a BAL-rated location? Yes, you can

WITH bushfire season approaching, thoughts turn to designing and building to minimise the potential risk of damage to homes in areas that may be...

October 11, 2018

Carbon Nexus director to receive award

THE director of Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus research centre will be honoured at the 2018 Advance Awards for his contribution to Australia’s place on...

October 11, 2018

Labor holds roundtable on banking Royal Commission

LABOR is pushing to extend the Royal Commission into the banking sector, and held a public roundtable to hear stories from affected bank customers...

October 11, 2018

Liberals pledge 32-minute trains to Melbourne

THE Liberal Nationals have quickened the pace for Geelong’s commuters ahead of November’s state election, promising travel times to Melbourne of 32 minutes if...