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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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June 20, 2018

Ocean Grind – a hidden coffee haven

Since 2013, Ocean Grind have been roasting and supplying specialty coffee for homes, cafes and shops along the Surf Coast. During the past couple of...

June 20, 2018

Your one-stop shop for tyres and wheels

Tyrepower Torquay is your one-stop shop for all tyres and wheels on the Surf Coast. Nick and his team can supply all brands of tyres...

June 20, 2018

Have your say on regional telecommunications

PUBLIC consultations for the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review have begun, and the community has been invited to have their say. The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review...

June 20, 2018

School funding fight flares again

EDUCATION funding is on the rise again as a political issue in the Corangamite electorate, with the Australian Education Union (AEU) launching a campaign...

June 20, 2018

FOPA will be back this year

Lorne’s Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) is back, with organisers announcing the festival is set to return this year from August 30 to September...

June 20, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Rocking sustainability at Armstrong

DUE to deep excavation in solid ground at our Armstrong Creek community, there have been substantial amounts of rock removed from trenches and road...

June 20, 2018

Nelson focuses on the journey

SOME know it as the old Mexican restaurant, few will remember it surviving the fires in 1940, but nowadays it is well and truly...

June 20, 2018

Christian College students make Vic swim team

A QUARTER of students from Christian College Geelong have made the grade for the Victorian state swimming team, which will compete at the Sport...

June 20, 2018

Big game for Cougars at Christian College

A TOP-of-the-table Victorian netball clash is coming to Geelong, with the Cougars set to take on Melbourne University Lightning on Friday June 22 at...

June 20, 2018

Rock up and play netball in Torquay

THE time is right for new or returning netballers to get back into netball in Torquay, with a new Rock Up Netball licensee signing...

June 13, 2018

Rip Curl Pro achieves record recycling rate

GARBAGE is on the way out at the Rip Curl Pro, with organisers announcing a record two-thirds of the waste produced at this year’s...

June 13, 2018

Craic-ing weekend at Celtic fest

The National Celtic Festival lived up to its reputation as Australia’s premier Celtic Festival as crowds flocked to Portarlington’s foreshore for the June 8-11...

June 13, 2018

Refugee Week Nears

Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees members and supporters gathered in Torquay yesterday to help promote a wide range of local events for Refugee...

June 13, 2018

Community wants shire to keep aged care services

THE feedback is in about the Surf Coast Shire’s Positive Ageing Service Review, and the community has expressed its desire for the council to...

June 13, 2018

TALKING LEADERSHIP

Two heavyweights of Australian sporting administration joined Kardinia Park Stadium Trust chief executive officer Michael Brown (right) for a “fireside chat” on Tuesday night....

June 13, 2018

Power up your PC at Harvey Norman

THE ½ Yearly Clearance is now on at Harvey Norman Waurn Ponds Computers and customers are invited to check it out to see Geelong’s...

June 13, 2018

Success all-round for history making Demons

THE Queen’s Birthday weekend has proved a successful one for the Portarlington Demons Football Club, both on and off the field. The Demons are still...

June 13, 2018

Ramsay wants Anglesea land plan out now

THE final version of what will happen to the land occupied by Alcoa’s Anglesea mine and power station is still being prepared, but Liberal...

June 13, 2018

PERSONAL TRAINERS TAKE TEA FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Personal trainers in Waurn Ponds and Torquay have done their part to help the work of the Cancer Council, raising more than $500 during...

June 13, 2018

Learn about refugees locally this week

REFUGEE Week begins on Sunday June 17, and local community group Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) will be standing with refugees at...

June 13, 2018

New Kithbrooke Park clubhouse in full swing

KITHBROOKE Park Country Club’s new $6.5 million Clubhouse is now in full swing. The Clubhouse officially opened in April at the Torquay resort-style independent living...

June 13, 2018

Drug action team to tackle ice in Geelong

THE federal government will establish a Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) in Geelong to tackle the impact of ice and other drugs. Under the program,...

June 13, 2018

Bellarine basketball scores a funding boost

THE Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association will use recently announced funding to help celebrate local athlete achievements and launch a women’s team. The association is one...

June 13, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Lorne Community Hospital – Latest on Our Integration Project

Last week, Marg Cartledge, Board Member of Lorne Community Hospital and Kate Gillan, CEO of LCH, addressed the Committee for Lorne Luncheon to provide...