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

Window to run burn-offs closing soon

VICTORIA faces an earlier, longer, and in some parts more severe fire season than normal, and CFA chief officer Steve Warrington says Victorian properties...

September 26, 2018

Otways attractions to get upgrades

THE state government has announced $2.5 million to improve visitor facilities at three popular sites within the Great Otway National Park. Minister for Environment Lily...

September 26, 2018

Geelong Small Business Festival hailed as a success

THE City of Greater Geelong has celebrated this year’s Geelong Small Business Festival as a major success, with more than 5,000 business owners and...

September 26, 2018

City’s bike projects go in different directions

THE two parts of the Building Better Bike Connections project are heading in different directions, with a tender put out to build one of...

September 26, 2018

Neighbourhood Watch – September 27, 2018

SCF 4 Torquay-Jan Juc Group VOLUME 18 NUMBER 3-OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2018


Neighbourhood Watch’s key strategies are to keep residents informed and to increase awareness and...

September 26, 2018

Letters To The Editor – September 27, 2018

Barbed wire hinders Aireys roos

Dear Editor, I wish to express concern about the physical risks to kangaroos posed by new development in Aireys Inlet’s Painkalac...

September 26, 2018

Magical Kimberley luxury tours

An ancient land in the north west of Western Australia, the Kimberley region includes the coast from Wyndham to Broome with stunning coastal scenery...

September 26, 2018

U3A helps students click with the joy of computers

Sherril Lawson is one of the many local seniors who have signed up with U3A SurfCoast for personal help to learn more about using...

September 26, 2018

Ocean Mist offers caring homely environment

Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay next to Kithbrooke Park Country Club. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the...

September 26, 2018

Kithbrooke Park looks to a bigger and better future

Work is well under way on stage two of the Kithbrooke Park Country Club expansion in Torquay. With the completion of the new $6 million...

September 26, 2018

Have a sneak beak: Seniors Festival Open Day at Pelican Shores

Geelong Seniors Festival is taking place throughout the month of October, and to celebrate Pelican Shores is opening its gates and hosting an Open...

September 26, 2018

City’s specialist in hearing technology

Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong is centrally located in Yarra Street and has been a family-owned practice since 1991, but has actually been operating from...

September 26, 2018

Planning for our final goodbye

We plan for different milestones in our lives – weddings, careers and even retirement. Planning for our final goodbye makes just as much sense. However,...

September 26, 2018

Artists to share insights at art group’s first seniors festival event

Barwon Heads Art Group will host an open day next month to help celebrate the Geelong Seniors Festival. Convenor Dorothy Van Dorp said this was...

September 26, 2018

Carole’s quality of life gets an upgrade

While many of us enjoy being upgraded, particularly to a first-class airline ticket or the best seats at the theatre, Torquay local Carole Brinsmead...

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...