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 26, 2018

Ageing well at home

Living on the land means everything to Fred Bridgewater. Fred was born on a farm in western Victoria and spent his life in shearing sheds,...

September 26, 2018

Preston, pianos and Winifred Atwell at the Potato Shed

Jan Preston returns to the Potato Shed on Sunday October 7 at 2pm in celebration of Seniors Festival, with My Life as a Piano:...

September 26, 2018

Catch a ride with Scooters & Mobility Geelong

Scooters & Mobility Geelong is still conveniently located in Newcomb and as such are easily accessible from anywhere in Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast...

September 26, 2018

What’s on at Armstrong: Hybrid plane-birds

Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ... Actually, it’s both. A bird and a plane, and two of them...

September 26, 2018

Tiny Home opens up in Torquay

A SMALL sustainable house on tour opened its doors in Torquay at the weekend. The RACV Tiny Home was one of the star attractions at...

September 26, 2018

Demand for lots in the Ashbury community continues

One of Geelong’s newest suburbs Armstrong Creek is booming, and nowhere is this more evident than Ashbury estate. Situated right next to the future Town...

September 26, 2018

That’s a wrap for 2018: BHFNC celebrates presentation night

BARWON Heads Football and Netball Club celebrated a fantastic season of netball and football recently during its presentation night. Held at GMHBA Stadium on...

September 26, 2018

Festival of Sport program revealed

THE program for the Festival of Sport has been revealed, with more than 30 free sports, activities and competitions to be staged throughout the...

September 26, 2018

Roll up again in Anglesea

ANGLESEA Bowling Club’s Twilight Social League sponsored by Great Ocean Properties is open for entries from beginners to seasoned lawn bowlers in this game...

September 19, 2018

Liberal Nationals pledge millions more for boating infrastructure

THE state Opposition hopes its pitch to inject millions into boating infrastructure will make a splash with the Victorian fishing community. Earlier this month, Opposition...

September 19, 2018

Torquay’s Aldi to open in a fortnight

ALDI will officially open the doors to its new format store in Torquay North in less than a fortnight. From 8.30am on October 3, the...

September 19, 2018

THE WALLS COME DOWN

Demolition has officially begun at Jan Juc SLSC’s clubhouse, with a digger rolling in on Thursday last week to begin tearing down the building...

September 19, 2018

Henderson talks up better mobile coverage at Bells Beach

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has announced there will be better mobile phone reception in Bells Beach following the construction of a new base...

September 19, 2018

Will Chalmers carves it up at Victorian Interschools

TORQUAY snowboarder Will Chalmers has had a big weekend on the powder against his peers, finishing on the podium twice in this year’s Victorian...

September 19, 2018

SPORTS KICK ON AT SURF COAST CENTRE

Local players have formed a new Surf Coast Badminton Association and expanded participation options as the sport grows in popularity in the Surf Coast...

September 19, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Dolphins win 2018 Seniors Premiership – An Epic Journey

On Saturday last, in appalling conditions; temperatures below 5 degrees, rain, hail and wind, the Lorne Seniors football team led from the start to...

September 19, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – September 20, 2018

What a big week it’s been in Lorne for so many different reasons not least to say the mid twenties feel that summer’s around...

September 19, 2018

Dog management biggest concern according to beach use survey

DOG management and dog access to beach areas were the most significant issues identified in Barwon Coast’s Beach Use Research Report. Barwon Coast launched the...

September 19, 2018

TCT breakfast to discuss business survey

NEXT week’s Sunrise Series breakfast presented by Torquay Commerce and Tourism (TCT) will dig into the results of the Surf Coast Shire’s latest business...

September 19, 2018

Yoga event to raise funds for drought relief

SURF Coast Kundalini Yoga teacher Susie Seale will be holding a fundraising yoga session for drought relief in Torquay next week. All proceeds from “We...

September 19, 2018

Geelong Racing Club launches Cup Club

THE Geelong Racing Club has introduced a new three-month membership just in time for its biggest race meeting of the year. The Cup Club covers...

September 19, 2018

Anglesea Community update: Power Station decommissioning – September 20, 2018

As part of Alcoa of Australia’s decommissioning of the Anglesea power station and mine, the main power station building was scheduled to be felled...

September 19, 2018

Refugee advocates want kids off Nauru

LOCAL support groups against detention of refugee children will hold a vigil in Torquay for seven Thursdays in a row as part of the...

September 19, 2018

Work progresses on Armstrong Creek Pavilion

AN IMPORTANT piece of sporting infrastructure in Armstrong Creek is reportedly on time and on budget. Once construction is complete, the Armstrong Creek Pavilion in...