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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 4, 2018

Lendlease unveils retirement choice

Senior Australians considering a move into a Lendlease retirement village now have a new level of choice to help them pay for their retirement. Lendlease...

July 4, 2018

Latest in swimming pool technology hits the Surf Coast

Kithbrooke Park Country Club Torquay has officially opened four indoor heated pools all housed in one aquatic Pool Pavilion as part of their new...

July 4, 2018

Montessori principles of care at Star of the Sea

Star of the Sea is a 96-bed aged care residence that is co-located with VMCH’s Star of the Sea Retirement Village. It uses the...

July 4, 2018

Community connections at Ingenia

Half of Ingenia Lifestyle Lara’s latest release of affordable homes has been snapped up by over 55s looking to downsize. Project sales manager Dianna McGrath...

July 4, 2018

Australian falls prevention technology starts trials

Falls and fractures are a leading cause of hospitalisation in seniors, with one-third of people over 65, and one in two people over 80...

July 4, 2018

U3A Surf Coast goes cryptic

Recent medical research into the neuroplasticity of the aging brain – the brain's ability to increase capacity in response to sustained experience – has...

July 4, 2018

Nominations open for senior awards

The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards celebrate older Victorians who support and inspire others through their volunteer work, and this year’s nomination period...

July 4, 2018

Gyprock does the job at retirement villages

Two new Torquay retirement villages have gone with CSR Gyprock plasterboard as critical parts of their construction. With Australia’s population ageing, there is significant building...

July 4, 2018

Muirfield Financial Services encourages collective giving

How often have we thought about how nice it would be if we could eliminate poverty, destroy cancer and put an end to war? To...

July 4, 2018

Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Women’s Regatta held in June

ROYAL Geelong Yacht Club’s Women In Sailing group held their annual three-day regatta in June. Sailing on a Columbia 22-footer named James, which had been...

July 4, 2018

Local program kicking goals

THE NAB Auskick program has been kicking goals for the Armstrong Creek community this year with over 60 budding AFL stars getting involved. Proudly sponsored...

July 4, 2018

BFL finals venues confirmed

AFL Barwon has announced the venues for this year’s Bellarine Football Netball League finals series have been confirmed, including a return to Leopold for...

July 4, 2018

Torquay Golf Club – July 5, 2018

TUESDAY June 26: The ladies played par and with SQ Ross Lewis took out A Grade. +2 for Jeanette Kent won her B Grade...

June 27, 2018

Liberals pledge $8 million towards Bellbrae Primary School

THE Liberals have made a major play for the education vote ahead of the state election, pledging to spend $8 million on Bellbrae Primary...

June 27, 2018

Lappin talks footy before the game

A three-time AFL premiership player shared his thoughts on his career and the modern game at the Torquay Tigers’ annual “Before the Game” function...

June 27, 2018

Anglesea Bike Park lease extended for six months

USERS of the Anglesea Bike Park will keep riding there for at least the next six months, with Alcoa announcing it would extend the...

June 27, 2018

Shire moves to clarify yellow gum concerns

THE Surf Coast Shire has moved to clarify fears about the future of Bellarine yellow gums in the Spring Creek valley. The shire has sent...

June 27, 2018

Restrictions placed on Loch Ard Drive proposal

A PROPOSED commercial development in Torquay will not be allowed to have take-away food shops and will have restrictions on its height, following a...

June 27, 2018

Shire adopts budget

THE Surf Coast Shire has adopted its 2018-19 budget, allocating $24.3 million allocated to 74 capital works projects. These projects include works identified through the...

June 27, 2018

TSLSC recognises and celebrates its dedicated members

TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC) has recently recognised the outstanding service of a couple of long-standing members, and elected a new female president. Noel...

June 27, 2018

Lions give auto group a much-needed lift

THE Torquay Lions Club has jacked up its support for the automotive group at the Torquay Community Men’s Shed with a critical donation towards...

June 27, 2018

Committee For Lorne: News From Lorne – P-12 College

Lorne P-12 College celebrates new front play area: The Lorne P-12 College has completed extensive work during the past year to improve the aesthetics and...

June 27, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Sea To Sands Returns

AFTER MONTHS of organising, fundraising and researching, the Lorne P-12 College VCAL students finally made it to Santa Teresa, Alice Springs, to what has...

June 27, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman

I THOUGHT it was topical to continue the discussion about “Mother Nature” and just how important our environment continues to be not only for...