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 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...

September 19, 2018

Carbon Revolution announces $100 million expansion

THE wheels are turning at Carbon Revolution, with the advanced manufacturer to make major inroads to the overseas market with a $100 million expansion...

September 19, 2018

Torquay College goes Into the Woods

PUPILS at Torquay College have worked all year on their production of Into the Woods, which was performed to a small audience of their...

September 19, 2018

Become a Junior Ranger in the school holidays

THE spring school holidays are nearly here, which means it is time to join in the fun of Parks Victoria’s Junior Ranger program. The Junior...

September 19, 2018

Sir James Hardy named as Festival of Sales ambassador

FORMER Olympian and America’s Cup hero Sir James Hardy has been announced as the ambassador of next year’s Festival of Sails. The world champion...

September 19, 2018

MAVHACK generates innovative solutions

CAMERAS on garbage trucks to help identify potholes and a new “Safe Place” accreditation for employers have emerged as ideas from this month’s MAVHACK...

September 19, 2018

Applications open for solar panel rebates

VICTORIANS looking to reduce their power bills can now apply to a state government scheme offering 50 per cent rebates on solar panel installations. Last...

September 19, 2018

Deakin to host startup pitch competition

TECH leaders of the future and young entrepreneurs will make their case in Geelong to win $1 million in investment opportunities when Deakin University...

September 19, 2018

Parties pledge cash towards first responder care

THE state Opposition and Labor have both pledged to provide better mental health support for police, emergency services and ambulance workers if their respective...

September 19, 2018

Clubs get their gear wishes granted

SPORTS clubs in western Victoria are among 512 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria sharing in $815,000 in state government grants to boost their equipment,...