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

Shire seeks input on hinterland strategy

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking public feedback on its draft Hinterland Futures Strategy. The strategy is being developed to provide clear vision and direction...

July 4, 2018

GEELONG LEADERS SLEEP OUT FOR A CAUSE

MORE than 60 leaders from the Geelong community braved the cold for one night last week to raise awareness and money for poverty and...

July 4, 2018

Committee For Lorne: COMMUNITY CALENDAR – New online community events calendar for Lorne

The Lorne Community House provides many opportunities to learn, socialise and connect with the community. In order for people to easily access these possibilities, the...

July 4, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – July 5, 2018

The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) in its ongoing design consultation process, is hosting a series of open houses, online surveys and listening...

July 4, 2018

Geelong buildings celebrate NAIDOC Week

ACROSS Geelong, 18 prominent buildings in Greater Geelong will feature 40 pictures of Aboriginal women as part of celebrations for this year’s NAIDOC Week,...

July 4, 2018

Bike park’s 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...

July 4, 2018

JM HOMES DOES IT AGAIN

JM Homes directors Sara and Jamie Mills add another win to their extensive list of awards after their most recent MBAV success. The JM...

July 4, 2018

Chamber heads to The Village after 5

THE Armstrong Creek growth area has come a long way but has a long way to go, according to the company that built its...

July 4, 2018

Point Grey winning design consultation begins

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee is hosting a series of listening posts to discuss and test elements of the winning design for the...

July 4, 2018

Henderson takes questions from the Q&A crowd

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has made another appearance on the ABC TV’s Q&A program, sparring with fellow panellists about tax, business confidence and...

July 4, 2018

Shire seeks funds to complete Walk of Honour

THE Surf Coast Shire will seek federal government funding to complete a Winchelsea Walk of Honour, with memorial cairns saluting service men and women. The...

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...