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

No Jab No Pay deadline passes

The deadline has passed for the issuing of financial penalties to parents that have not vaccinated their children under the federal government’s “No Jab...

September 19, 2018

DRYSDALE STREET PROPERTY SELLS

Neville Richards’ Trevor McManus (far right) with members or the Schreurs family who have until Saturday held 14 Drysdale Street Portarlington since the 1950s....

September 19, 2018

ASHBURY COMMUNITY FUND LAUNCHED

SINCE first establishing its Community Fund initiative in 2002, the Dennis Family Corporation has distributed well over $600,000 in grants across various residential estates,...

September 19, 2018

Metricon unveils new display home for the design-savvy buyer in Torquay

Metricon, Geelong’s leading and regional Victoria’s most-awarded builder, has unveiled a new Bohemian 29 home, now on display at the Quay 2 Estate in...

September 19, 2018

The Torquay Tornadoes take out two flags

THE Torquay Tornadoes finished off another great season with four teams making it to Hockey Geelong grand finals and two wins to the Division...

September 19, 2018

Top surfing talents to hit Jan Juc beach this weekend

THE most prestigious grom event in the world, the Rip Curl GromSearch, will launch the Australian series this weekend on the Surf Coast. The event...

September 14, 2018

Meeting to discuss Wye River bridge

The community is invited to learn more about a new bridge to be built on the Great Ocean Road at Wye River by attending...

September 12, 2018

Report shows region’s tourism economy is booming

TOURISM along the Great Ocean Road is booming, with the independent peak body for the sector saying the double-digit growth in economic indicators underscores...

September 12, 2018

Fun galore at Toy Library birthday

The Surf Coast Toy Library celebrated its 23rd birthday with the Surf Coast community and pulled out all the stops throughout the festivities. Committee...

September 12, 2018

WARRIORS TAKE DOWN SEAGULLS

Modewarre won its first BFL premiership on the weekend, defeating hot favourite Barwon Heads by 47 points. Click here for a review of...

September 12, 2018

Aireys PS thrilled by NAPLAN results

AIREYS Inlet Primary School says it is thrilled by the performance of its pupils in the latest NAPLAN results. School principal Jennifer Abel said 100...

September 12, 2018

Licence granted to run Aireys market all year

THE existing operators of the Aireys Inlet market have been chosen as the preferred option to run the market into the future, including during...

September 12, 2018

Team runs for a good cause this weekend

A TEAM of 73 runners from New South Wales will compete in the Surf Coast Century this Saturday to raise much-needed medical research dollars...

September 12, 2018

Cast a vote for community art calendar cover

PEOPLE can now view the 12 artworks selected for the 2019 Surf Coast Community Calendar and vote for a 13th to grace the cover. A...

September 12, 2018

Winchelsea entrance sculptures will go ahead as planned

THE Winchelsea entrance sculpture project will go ahead as planned, despite a personal tragedy affecting one of the major stakeholders. Last week, the Surf Coast...

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...