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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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September 12, 2018

Fun galore at Toy Library birthday

The Surf Coast Toy Library celebrated its 23rd birthday with the Surf Coast community and pulled out all the stops throughout the festivities. Committee...

September 12, 2018

WARRIORS TAKE DOWN SEAGULLS

Modewarre won its first BFL premiership on the weekend, defeating hot favourite Barwon Heads by 47 points. Click here for a review of...

September 12, 2018

Aireys PS thrilled by NAPLAN results

AIREYS Inlet Primary School says it is thrilled by the performance of its pupils in the latest NAPLAN results. School principal Jennifer Abel said 100...

September 12, 2018

Licence granted to run Aireys market all year

THE existing operators of the Aireys Inlet market have been chosen as the preferred option to run the market into the future, including during...

September 12, 2018

Team runs for a good cause this weekend

A TEAM of 73 runners from New South Wales will compete in the Surf Coast Century this Saturday to raise much-needed medical research dollars...

September 12, 2018

Cast a vote for community art calendar cover

PEOPLE can now view the 12 artworks selected for the 2019 Surf Coast Community Calendar and vote for a 13th to grace the cover. A...

September 12, 2018

Winchelsea entrance sculptures will go ahead as planned

THE Winchelsea entrance sculpture project will go ahead as planned, despite a personal tragedy affecting one of the major stakeholders. Last week, the Surf Coast...

September 12, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne P-12 College success in the Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships

Six students from Lorne P-12 College competed in the Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships at Mt Buller from Monday August 20 to 22. The Division 5...

September 12, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – September 13, 2018

Amy’s Gran Fondo weekend has appeared to “come out of nowhere” following an extraordinary busy couple of weeks in town. Whether it be the Festival...

September 12, 2018

Amy’s Gran Fondo rolls out this weekend

LORNE and Apollo Bay will again host Australia’s most scenic cycling event Amy’s Gran Fondo this weekend in an effort to raise awareness and...

September 12, 2018

Ashbury estate stage 13B on sale this weekend

LAND is walking out the door at Ashbury in Armstrong Creek with the next stage of the subdivision going on sale this weekend. Following on...

September 12, 2018

Shire to consider more change rooms in Torquay North

THE Surf Coast Shire has knocked back Surf Coast FC’s request to build a second pavilion in Banyul-Warri Fields, but has promised to investigate...

September 12, 2018

Torquay Tornadoes whipping up a storm

TORQUAY Tornadoes Hockey Club will be featuring in four Grand Finals this weekend in Hockey Geelong. The Division 1 Women confirmed a Grand Final spot...

September 12, 2018

RARING TO GO

WARRALILY has officially turned the first sod at the estate’s newest neighbourhood, the prestigious Warralily Grange at Mount Duneed. Grange will see Warralily extend...

September 12, 2018

Torquay Boardriders Club claims 8th consecutive Victorian Teams Title

THE Torquay Boardriders Club has continued its dominance of Victorian Team surfing, winning its 8th consecutive Victorian Team’s Title at Bells Beach on Sunday. Rincon...

September 12, 2018

Event invites community to come out and about

THE community has been invited to come out and about in Torquay next week and make a deeper connection with the natural environment. The Public...

September 12, 2018

Geelong to light up during its first White Night

THE program for Geelong’s first ever White Night has been launched and will see the city brought to life in a spectacular display of...

September 12, 2018

Biodiversity projects to grow through funding

STATE Labor will make what it says is the biggest funding boost to biodiversity in Victoria’s history, with almost $35 million in grants for...

September 12, 2018

Voting closes soon for Pick My Project

VOTING for Pick My Project closes in less than a week, and project advocates have been urged to keep getting the word out about...

September 12, 2018

Armistice projects get federal funding

SEVERAL community groups across the Geelong region have received funding from the federal government to develop their project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of...

September 12, 2018

Fire season predicted to start early

WARMER and drier conditions suggest the fire season in Victoria is likely to start earlier than usual and be more active than normal. The Southern...

September 12, 2018

Geelong’s port helps out with drought relief

GEELONGPORT, along with Tasmanian Ports Corporation (TasPorts) and Bass Island Line, have worked together to assist drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales. The farmers of...

September 12, 2018

Ramsay wants rethink on council rates

THE state Opposition wants a rethink of the way council rates are calculated across Victoria, with Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay saying his...

September 12, 2018

Colac Otway rethinks approach to Apollo Bay harbour

THE Colac Otway Shire is rethinking its approach to attracting interest from the private sector to redevelop the Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct. At their meeting...