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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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May 30, 2018

Cordner wins again for Torquay Coastal Boxing

FIGHTERS from Torquay Coastal Boxing have found some success after a trip up north, winning two of their four fights at a bout in...

May 30, 2018

Elite Taekwondo fights it out at invitational

SIX members of Torquay-based Elite Taekwondo fought it out at the Melbourne Taekwondo Invitational on Sunday. The event, held at Doncaster Secondary College, saw...

May 23, 2018

Shire may buy Anglesea Bike Park land from Alcoa

THE Surf Coast Shire has stepped up a gear in its response to the future of the Anglesea Bike Park, offering to spend half...

May 23, 2018

Trung shares Bellarine’s beauty at Basils

Trung Truong is showcasing his artworks, which are as diverse as the cultural influence of places he has lived, at Basils Farm in Swan...

May 23, 2018

RUN AND WON FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Stephen Leadbeater and Laura Connor from Spring Creek Community House (centre) cheer a successful day at Friday’s Torquay Cup with event MC Murray Bingham...

May 23, 2018

Shire offers $500,000 to save Anglesea Bike Park

THE Surf Coast Shire has stepped up a gear in its response to the future of the Anglesea Bike Park, offering to spend half...

May 23, 2018

Helicopter site plan to go to VCAT

A PROPOSAL to build a helicopter landing site in Freshwater Creek has been lifted out of the Surf Coast Shire’s hands, with the matter...

May 23, 2018

Michelle Sheppard urges everyone to sit down and listen

TRANS woman and radio personality Michelle Sheppard has stressed the need for people to listen to each other in a speech at the Surf...

May 23, 2018

Torquay team holes out for pennant win

THE Division 5 team from Torquay Golf Club is celebrating a successful season after taking home the win in the South West District Golf...

May 23, 2018

SCEG invites community to join solar solution

SURF Coast Energy Group (SCEG) is calling for registrations for the Surf Coast's first Community Solar Program - a month-long roadshow offering households free,...

May 23, 2018

Crawford to talk Bellbrae wine at breakfast

TORQUAY Commerce and Tourism's first breakfast event of the year - part of what is now known as the Sunrise Series - will feature...

May 23, 2018

ROTARY SAYS THANKS TO SCOUTS

THE Rotary Club of Torquay has shown its appreciation for the help it receives from the 1st Torquay Scouts, donating a new vacuum cleaner...

May 23, 2018

Getting the Bert Alsop Track back on track

THE Bert Alsop Track is a scenic walking track along the Lorne foreshore, linking North Lorne to the town’s centre and offering views across...

May 23, 2018

Big win for local tourism businesses and people living with disability

THE Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) has received $1.04 million funding to increase the accessibility and employability readiness of Geelong and Bellarine businesses. Victorian...

May 23, 2018

Give Where You Live issues a Mayday call

WHILE most areas and people within our region prosper, there are many who are being left behind. Whether it’s finding it hard to pay the...

May 23, 2018

Some local fire brigades fail to meet response target

THE Country Fire Authority has released its response times for the third quarter of 2017-18, which have revealed the Torquay, Lara and Geelong West...

May 23, 2018

Geelong Private Hospital to close

HUNDREDS of doctors, nurses and other staff in Geelong will be out of a job following the sudden news that Geelong Private Hospital will...

May 23, 2018

Understanding the value of a funeral plan

WE OFTEN plan for different milestones in our lives such as weddings, careers and even retirement - planning for our final goodbye makes just...

May 23, 2018

Volunteers keep the kitchen going at Torquay College

VOLUNTEERS help make the world go round, and at Torquay College, they keep the kitchen garden growing as well. To mark National Volunteer Week, the...

May 23, 2018

Xavier’s mako protection plan snapped up

A TEENAGE fisher from the Geelong region has made a proposal for sustainable fishing that is on the verge of becoming state government policy. Xavier...

May 23, 2018

Roundabout to be built at dangerous Birregurra intersection

NEARLY $5 million will be spent on upgrading a dangerous intersection near Birregurra that was the site of three crashes in five days last...

May 23, 2018

Lead found in some drinking fountains

THE City of Greater Geelong has switched off about 30 public drinking fountains while it investigates reports of high levels of lead. In March, the...

May 23, 2018

XAVIER HUXTABLE DOES WELL IN VICTORIAN YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS

JAN Juc surfer Xavier Huxtable has been officially presented with his award as a finalist in this year’s Victorian Young Achiever Awards. The 15-yearold,...

May 23, 2018

Shire urges residents to keep up the recycling effort

SURF Coast Shire residents have one of the cleanest recycling records in the state but the council has stressed the need to maintain export...