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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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July 18, 2018

Henderson announces millions for Torquay sports projects

THE Surf Coast sporting community is the big winner from the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), with two...

July 18, 2018

Apollo Bay resort application amended

THE proponents of the $90 million Apollo Bay Resort have amended their application with more information, following a request from a state government planning...

July 18, 2018

Men’s Shed makes its mark with mud sink

The Torquay Community Men’s Shed has crafted another solution for young children in Torquay, this time building a mud sink for the classes at...

July 18, 2018

Surfing museum riding a wave of visitors

THE Australian National Surfing Museum is continuing its swell of popularity, with bumper attendances for each month this year. The Torquay museum’s Wipe Out! exhibition...

July 18, 2018

Quiksilver HQ offered for sale

QUIKSILVER has taken a major step in moving its headquarters out of Torquay, with offers sought on the property occupied by parent company Boardriders...

July 18, 2018

New nursing course starts in Geelong later this year

A NEW nursing course is coming to Geelong, with VFA’s first intake set to begin the 18-month course from September. Twenty-four enrolled nursing students will...

July 18, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne Business & Tourism Association Up & Running!

By now, hopefully, you are aware that Lorne’s Festival of Performing Arts is on again in 2018. The LBTA ran the Festival from 2012 to...

July 18, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – July 19, 2018

Ah well - another big week in Lorne albeit middle of winter, the last weekend of school holidays and so many activities focusing on...

July 18, 2018

Let your design imagination run wild with Ortal

THE team at about barbeques & fireplaces in Torquay has a unique approach when it comes to helping their customers create a fabulous home. Bruce...

July 18, 2018

Illegal Otway trail riders busted

A SCORE of trailbike riders have been handed infringement penalties totalling more than $8,000 after being caught illegally riding in protected areas of the...

July 18, 2018

Geelong celebrates NDIS turning 5

THE National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has turned five, and some of its users celebrated the occasion in Geelong earlier this month. The Barwon region...

July 18, 2018

Surf Coast rides high in ratepayers’ survey

THE Surf Coast Shire has again bettered the state average in the state government’s Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The municipality’s overall 2018 rating of...

July 18, 2018

Satisfaction rises in Colac Otway Shire

COMMUNITY satisfaction with the performance of the Colac Otway Shire has jumped to just below the state average for comparable councils across the state. The...

July 18, 2018

Paramedic to assist his local community

RURAL communities across the Corangamite region are among those across the state benefitting from dedicated paramedic support. MICA paramedic Dave Ferrari is one of...

July 18, 2018

Report flags infrastructure for central Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the Central Geelong Community Infrastructure Final Report, and noted that any council-funded items will be considered...

July 18, 2018

City seeks feedback on gender equity policy

THE City of Greater Geelong has released the Bagurrk Gender Equity Framework for community input to inform the development of an action plan that...

July 18, 2018

My Health Record opt-out period begins

EVERY Australian as of this week can choose not to have an online summary of their health information created, but Australia’s peak body for...

July 18, 2018

Federal funds granted to community projects

FIVE projects across the Geelong region will share in $274,000 under round two of the Building Better Regions Fund’s Community Investment stream. The funding was...

July 18, 2018

Travel free by train to Field of Women

BREAST Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and V/Line have announced that ticketholders to next month’s 2018 Field of Women will be provided with free return...

July 18, 2018

Beware of NBN scammers

NBN Co is alerting the community to be aware of scammers asking for personal information and financial details. Scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to...

July 18, 2018

Patrols to protect whales have begun

A DEPARTMENT of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) compliance operation to protect whales along the south-west coast has begun, and will closely monitor...

July 18, 2018

Funding to protect Indigenous biodiversity and cultural heritage

TO COINCIDE with NAIDOC Week, the federal government will invest close to $770,000 to support the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to protect biodiversity and cultural...

July 18, 2018

From Edinburgh to Armstrong Creek: Warralily has new community development officer

IT’S A LONG way from Edinburgh to Armstrong Creek, but Nina Bendon is an expert at making connections. She’s also across everything from health and...

July 18, 2018

Nominate your pick for Australian of the Year

THE National Australia Day council is now accepting public nominations for the 2019 Australian of the Year Awards. The awards recognise everyday people who are...