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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).

Posts by: jamestaylor

July 4, 2018

Jules Haddock nominated as a regional achiever

ART of the Minds founder Jules Haddock from the Surf Coast has been nominated for the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award in...

July 4, 2018

AIRAR connect to a refugee’s story

IN recognition of Refugee Week, Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) and Aireys Inlet Primary School undertook a joint project to build a...

July 4, 2018

Minister visits Geelong for City Deal update

THE federal government says it could have Geelong’s City Deal done within as little as two months, but is being cagey about the details. Federal...

July 4, 2018

State kicks in for Grovedale changerooms

BURDOO Reserve in Grovedale will receive a much-needed facilities upgrade after the state government announced a $100,000 grant to help fund the project. Home of...

July 4, 2018

Sports clubs get active through grants

SPORTS clubs from the Geelong region are among more than 130 groups to share in more than $370,000 to make getting active even easier...

July 4, 2018

Patagonia screens Takayna before marathon

PARTICIPANTS in last weekend’s Surf Coast Trail Marathon were first inspired by a screening of environmental documentary Takayna in Torquay. Patagonia Torquay hosted the screening...

July 4, 2018

Community Update: Power station decommissioning – July 5, 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...

July 4, 2018

Report warns on climate’s impact on the coast

REALIGNED shorelines, inundated low-lying areas and bushfires that happen more often and more intensely are among the predicted effects of climate change on Victoria’s...

July 4, 2018

TAC talks up lifesaving safety barriers

THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched a new campaign to show the lifesaving capabilities of flexible safety barriers. The campaign includes footage of a...

July 4, 2018

City’s electric vehicle infrastructure charges on

THE City of Greater Geelong is powering ahead with its plans to roll out electric vehicle charging stations across the region. Two electric vehicle charging...

July 4, 2018

Low pH detected in waterways near Birregurra

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has detected acidic conditions along Boundary Creek and the Barwon River near Birregurra, but says...

July 4, 2018

Taking pride in our place

This is the first of a series of editorials from members of the Barwon Regional Partnership in the lead-up to the next Barwon Regional...

July 4, 2018

Letters To The Editor – July 5, 2018

Yellow gums unique to area

Dear Editor, The Shire’s response to Spring Creek’s Bellarine yellow gums in last week’s Surf Coast Times (“Shire moves to clarify...

July 4, 2018

Oishi-m sale goes off

HUNDREDS of keen Oishi-m customers descended on Torquay from all over Australia for Oishi-m’s famous Samples and Seconds Sale at the weekend. The cult Torquay...

July 4, 2018

Calling for animal welfare expertise

THE Victorian Government is seeking expressions of interest for eight members to join the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) for a term of up...

July 4, 2018

Farm planning workshop coming to Lake Bolac

FARMERS have the opportunity to develop an information rich digital map of their farm as part of Agriculture Victoria’s FarmPlan21 program at Lake Bolac...

July 4, 2018

TIA shows off its new centre

AN INTERESTED crowd wandered through the grounds of the Torquay Improvement Association (TIA) last month as the long-running organisation held an open day. The event,...

July 4, 2018

Experienced Qualis Health physios focus on prevention as well as cure

One of Australia’s most experienced physiotherapists now calls Torquay home. After a 24-year career in physiotherapy, university teaching and high-performance sport, Stuart Canavan and his...

July 4, 2018

What’s on at Armstrong: Holiday fun is kids’ stuff

YOU might have seen TV cameras around Armstrong recently. And you might be seeing more of them again soon as well. Channel 10 was recently...

July 4, 2018

Learn about agroforestry in a beautiful place

THE Otway Argroforestry Network and Landcare are holding a one-day course in tree growing on Sunday July 8 in a most pristine pocket of...

July 4, 2018

Local design advice with Geelong’s Metricon

One of the most appealing aspects of building a new home from the ground up is the opportunity to make it your own. You won’t...

July 4, 2018

A taste of luxury

Elegant, luxury accommodation along the Great Ocean Road has a new home, ELUX. Nurturing both luxurious holiday homes and discerning guests, Great Ocean Road Real...

July 4, 2018

Lift your home into a new way of living

When Bruce McCarthy and his wife Margaret, both in their eighties, announced they’d bought a new two-storey home, their children were less than impressed. “Most...

July 4, 2018

Wake up fresh to new Musical Mornings

Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s ever-popular concert series Musical Mornings returns in July with more music from favourite performers along with brand new shows. Proudly presented...