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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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April 25, 2018

Torquay golfer Jason Loftus invited to play overseas

TORQUAY golfer Jason Loftus is keen to test his long game against the rest of the world’s big hitters. Earlier this month, Mr Loftus, 51,...

April 25, 2018

Torquay Rotary and Surf Coast Shire members plant trees

MEMBERS at the Rotary Club of Torquay have done their part towards a worldwide effort to plant 1.2 million trees in a little over...

April 25, 2018

Beach rescue rise as shark sightings fall

BEACH rescues were up but shark sightings were down over summer on the Surf Coast, according to the peak season debrief presented to the...

April 25, 2018

Torquay North residents want new park

RESIDENTS in Torquay North are pushing the Surf Coast Shire to turn vacant land in the area into a park. The petition with 11 signatures...

April 25, 2018

Committee Seeks to improve Lorne’s resilience

CAPTION: The Committee for Lorne wants to improve Lorne’s resilience in the face of emergencies such as the Wye River/Jamieson Track bushfire. Photo: KEITH PAKENHAM/CFA The...

April 25, 2018

Shire says no to more pokies at Torquay Hotel

THE Surf Coast Shire will not support any more electronic gaming machines (EGMs) being installed at the Torquay Hotel, claiming it will result in...

April 25, 2018

Anzac Day marks 100 years of losing one of Australia’s best

“In a lonely grave he’s sleeping. One of Australia’s best”. This is the epitaph on the grave of Drysdale-born Private Cecil Lyons from...

April 25, 2018

Victorian Early childhood road safety program launches

STARTING Out Safely, Victoria's early childhood road safety education program, is delivering a large professional development session for Surf Coast early childhood teachers and...

April 25, 2018

Newcomb Football Power Boost

CAPTION: Power boost On April 18 the Newcomb Power Football Netball Club hosted Minister for Sport John Eren and member for Geelong Christine Couzens for a...

April 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – April 26, 2018

As this article goes to print and if everything goes to plan, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) will have ignited the major planned burn...

April 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Who is Lilian?

Lillian’s page, The Louttit Loop, in The Lorne Independent is certainly a source of information for those of us choosing not to use Facebook....

April 25, 2018

Committee For Lorne: LORNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Together we can build a healthier community

The Lorne Community Hospital is a not for profit charity that raises money to enable the Hospital to...

April 25, 2018

Villa Maria helps Parkinson sufferers

CAPTION: Villa Maria Catholic Homes STAY bus has been fully fitted with equipment to enable mobile physiotherapy, remedial massage and podiatry services; a team of...

April 25, 2018

Anglesea and Winchelsea are Changing Places

CAPTION: The Changing Places toilets have extra features and more space to meet the needs of people with a disability and their carers. ANGLESEA and Winchelsea...

April 25, 2018

Leopold Hub takes shape

CAPTION: Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville, Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood, Bellarine Councillors Stephanie Asher and Jim Mason, along with representatives from local community associations and...

April 25, 2018

Letters To The Editor – April 26, 2018

Being clear headed

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Maurice Cole’s comments regarding the Surf Coast Shire (“The impact of no impact study”, Letters,...

April 25, 2018

Poppy donation for Star of the Sea

STAR of the Sea Retirement Village’s craft group created more than 100 crocheted poppies to mark Anzac Day. Countries around the world see the red...

April 25, 2018

Warne steps down as Chamber of Commerce president

CAPTION: Kylie Warne speaks at the Geelong Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting. Photo: GEELONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BAREFOOT MEDIA GEELONG Chamber of Commerce president Kylie Warne...

April 25, 2018

New solar community project launched in Geelong

AN INNOVATIVE community energy investment project for Geelong was officially launched last week. About 30 Geelong Sustainability members were briefed about the clean energy project,...

April 25, 2018

Clearing sale double header

HF Richardson will be conducting two clearing sales over the next two weekends offering up some great opportunities to buy farm related tools and...

April 25, 2018

Energy Australia grants support local projects

CAPTION: The EnergyAustralia Geelong Community Grants program went to Wombat’s Wish last year. ENERGY retailer EnergyAustralia has launched a $10,00 program to support community projects and...

April 25, 2018

Recognise resilience in your community

REGIONAL Victorian communities are great examples of locals working together to help make their communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. This was reflected at...

April 25, 2018

Choose tap water and save the planet

Barwon Water is promoting the use of reusable water bottles instead of pre-bottled water. EARTH Day for 2018 was observed on Sunday, and Barwon Water...

April 25, 2018

Geelong’s new CEO announced

CAPTION: City of Melbourne director Martin Cutter has been appointed as chief executive officer of the City of Greater Geelong. CITY of MELBOURNE executive Martin Cutter...