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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August 8, 2018

Captain Spalding coming to Torquay Bowls Club

THE Captain Spalding Band is performing at the Torquay Bowls Club on Saturday August 18. While other cover bands “milked” their ideas dry until there...

August 8, 2018

REIV to fight “Nanny State” changes to rental laws

THE Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has lashed out at the government’s so-called ‘Rent Fair’ legislation, which is being introduced into the Victorian...

August 8, 2018

Rural Victorian towns on the rise

The skyrocketing housing market in Melbourne over the last few years has seen many buyers forced to look further afield for affordable housing, and...

August 8, 2018

Fast track your new home journey with Welsh Homes

Good things come to those who wait, but who wants to wait for anything these days? According to recent research from property website realestate.com.au, the...

August 8, 2018

Anchoridge is gardens ahead of the rest

The new community of Anchoridge continues to catch the eye of new home buyers on the hunt for a lifestyle destination that more than...

August 8, 2018

Entries open for Festival of Sails

ENTRIES have opened for the 2019 Festival of Sails, with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club hosting three Australian championships during the Australia Day long...

August 8, 2018

Torquay Football Club juniors footy finals this weekend

U17 boys Div 4 - Jones - finished 2nd Game: Sat 1:15pm Vs Inverleigh @ Myers Reserve U15 boys Div 1 - Bumpstead - finished 4th Game:...

August 1, 2018

Two possible Anglesea Bike Park sites to be investigated

A PAIR of possible new homes for the Anglesea Bike Park has come to light, with the Surf Coast Shire to assess the potential...

August 1, 2018

Outstanding Rip Curl employees honoured

The second annual Rip Curl Gala took place at The Sands where the efforts of outstanding employees were recognised in various categories. Staff donned...

August 1, 2018

GET ON THE TRAIL

Surf Coast Shire arts development officer Julie Dyer helps launch the Surf Coast Arts Trail last week. Click here for more.

August 1, 2018

Police charge three with child exploitation offences

POLICE have arrested three men following a two-month joint investigation by the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) and Youth Tasking Unit...

August 1, 2018

Liberals want a Great Ocean Road Authority with bite

THE state Opposition has made the Great Ocean Road’s governance an election issue, promising to establish a singular authority to manage all Crown land...

August 1, 2018

Shire puts a million towards Torquay Town Centre

THE Surf Coast Shire has allocated $1 million to mobilise improvements in stage one of the Torquay Town Centre Project and will pursue major...

August 1, 2018

SOIREE LAUNCHES SURF COAST ARTS TRAIL

The Surf Coast Arts Trail, which showcases the diverse talents of hundreds of artists in varying media, was launched at a special event last...

August 1, 2018

Shire to test centre’s theatrical potential

THE Surf Coast Shire will further evaluate the prospect of converting the Surf Coast Sport and Recreation Centre for use as a theatre. The council...

August 1, 2018

Meeting to discuss traffic on Coalmine Road

ROAD access in Anglesea is back on the agenda, with the Aireys Inlet and District Association (AIDA) announcing it will host a community meeting...

August 1, 2018

Community Update: Power station decommissioning – August 2, 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...

August 1, 2018

Committee For Lorne: FISHY TALES – Showcasing Lorne’s Fishing History

Early in May, through this column, the Lorne Historical Society announced it would be mounting an exhibition telling the story of Lorne’s fishing industry...

August 1, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – August 2, 2018

As we enter the final month of winter it’s a good time to check in on water storages, rainfall to date and winter climate...

August 1, 2018

Applications open for Young Endeavour crew

YOUNG Australians in the Geelong region looking for an adventure that is out of the ordinary can apply for a voyage in Sail Training...

August 1, 2018

Premier presses PM on City Deal

THE Victorian government is pushing the federal government to make haste on Geelong’s City Deal, with Premier Daniel Andrews writing to Prime Minister Malcolm...

August 1, 2018

Port Phillip Ferries hails Geelong- Melbourne trial

PORT Phillip Ferries has hailed the Geelong-to-Melbourne ferry trials as a huge success, and has suggested a regular service could be in place by...

August 1, 2018

Pupils share some good food stories

A TASTY multicultural cookbook project is testing some of the recipes it has gathered with children across the Geelong region. Good Food Stories, created and...

August 1, 2018

Barwon River’s water quality near Birregurra improves

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has advised that community members and landholders along Boundary Creek and the Barwon River near...