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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 5, 2018

ROLL UP!

Torquay Bowls Club’s Mick Slater, Cr Martin Duke, and Torquay Bowls Club chair Mac Smith ready for the opening bowl of the season.

September 5, 2018

Shire plugs in to funding to clean up e-waste

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking to get ahead of the coming ban on e-waste in landfill, approving a plan for its transfer sites...

September 5, 2018

Loch Ard Drive shops plan referred to state government

A PROPOSAL to expand the number of shops on Torquay’s Loch Ard Drive continues to be opposed by some nearby properties, with the Surf...

September 5, 2018

Roll up, roll up: Bowls club launches season

A PACKED house at Torquay Bowls Club celebrated the official season launch at the club last Friday. More than 100 attendees heard from club...

September 5, 2018

VTIC tours its plan for tourism spending

THE Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has included several major projects for the Geelong region in its election platform that it is spruiking ahead...

September 5, 2018

Committee For Lorne: It’s time to look at mental health in a different light – A POSITIVE LIGHT

If you think you are the only one who suffers from a mental health condition, think again. More than 3 million Australians live with...

September 5, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – September 6, 2018

Lorne Festival of the Performing Arts - what a huge weekend it was and the strong message around town was how well the festival...

September 5, 2018

Shire receives excellence award for KMCC

THE Surf Coast Shire has received a major Victorian project management excellence award. Council’s Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre (KMCC) project won the community services/development category...

September 5, 2018

Surf Coast Localised launches

THE Surf Coast chapter of Localised is officially open, holding its first Meetup last week in Torquay. Localised brings together local suppliers and local buyers...

September 5, 2018

Henderson says she hasn’t been bullied

LIBERAL MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson says she has been “subjected to some pretty terrible things from Labor” for more than a decade as...

September 5, 2018

AUTHOR MAKES SURPRISE SIGNING IN ANGLESEA

Walkley Award-winning journalist, associate editor of The Australian, and author Caroline Overington made a surprise appearance in Anglesea at the weekend. Visiting the area...

September 5, 2018

Surf Coast Century ultra marathon approaches

A COUPLE of thousand trail runners are heading to the Surf Coast next weekend for two huge events - the Surf Coast Century ultra...

September 5, 2018

Torquay Tornadoes book in grand finals

The Torquay Tornadoes has been successful in locking in three teams so far to this year’s grand finals in the Geelong Hockey Association on...

September 5, 2018

Villawood’s care worker initiative wins plaudits

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has supported a call by Villawood Properties for the business community to follow the developer’s lead in offering support packages...

September 5, 2018

Green The Coast: GORCC organising September BioBlitz

Did you know that September is National Biodiversity Month? National Biodiversity Month aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within...

September 5, 2018

Brian Crook returns to Colac Otway council

COLAC Otway Shire mayor Joe McCracken has welcomed the return of Brian Crook to the council, following last week’s VEC countback to fill the...

September 5, 2018

Neighbourhood houses get more funding

THOUSANDS of Victorians are about to reap the benefits of a record funding boost to be shared by the state’s neighbourhood houses through funding...

September 5, 2018

At a gallop: MiRunners comes to Geelong

A COMMUNITY-based thoroughbred ownership organisation has announced a new partnership with Geelong Racing Club to offer units in its seventh two-year-old to the greater...

September 5, 2018

City supports mixed use development at Geelong Saleyards

THE City of Greater Geelong has decided that a mixed used development with some medium-density housing is its preferred option for the former Geelong...

September 5, 2018

City releases health and wellbeing plan for comment

THE City of Greater Geelong has released a draft version of its Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan for the next four years for community...

September 5, 2018

Surfing museum to take part in Accessibility Weekend

TORQUAY’S Australian National Surfing Museum is one of the Victorian tourist attractions that will open their doors for free to wheelchair users and their...

September 5, 2018

Anglesea Men’s Shed gets funding for refurbishment

THE Anglesea and District Men’s Shed will receive $20,000 from the state government as part of the latest round of Men’s Shed funding. Member for...

September 5, 2018

Winners of Victorian Training Awards announced

WOMEN took centre stage at the 63rd Victorian Training Awards, which recognises the high-quality training being delivered across the state, taking home six of...

September 5, 2018

Barwon Water duo named in Top 50 Public Sector Women

BARWON Water’s managing director Tracey Slatter and general manager of people and safety Melissa Stephens have been named among the top 50 women in...