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

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...

September 12, 2018

Alcoa Community Update: Power station decommissioning – September 13, 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 12, 2018

Letters To The Editor – September 13, 2018

Simplistic support

Dear Editor, Tim Robinson of Torquay rightfully states (“Secrecy goes hand in hand with shame”, Letters, August 30) that Peter Rees (“Rudd policy to...

September 12, 2018

Tiny Home brings sustainable solutions to the Surf Coast

Research from RACV has revealed that almost two thirds of Australians are struggling to pay their energy bills. A nationwide poll shows that 80 per...

September 12, 2018

Jess Hendry loves the outdoors

Jess Hendry Horticulture is a new business in Ocean Grove providing landscaping and garden maintenance services throughout the Bellarine. Jess began as a horticulturist and...

September 12, 2018

Paint right with Torquay interior linings

Paint specialists Torquay Interior Linings and PaintRight offer the largest range of plasterboard, Haymes paint and accessories on the Surf Coast. Torquay Paintright has supplied...

September 12, 2018

Where to start with Decorating: TIPS FOR CREATING A STYLISH HOME

One of the things we hear frequently from clients who are building or renovating, is that they really just don’t know where to start....

September 12, 2018

This business will floor you with choice and experience

Westcoast Floors have been leading the flooring industry across the region for more than 30 years, and then added Grovedale Carpet Court to provide...