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 3, 2018

Helicopter application remains up in the air

SURF Coast Shire councillors debated at length about a proposal to allow land in Freshwater Creek to be used as a landing site for...

May 3, 2018

Shire approves Domestic Animal Management Plan

THE Surf Coast Shire adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for the next three years at its April meeting. The plan will guide how...

May 3, 2018

Rotary Club of Torquay to celebrate its 30th

THE Rotary Club of Torquay will celebrate 30 years of community service at a function in Bellbrae this weekend. The club has been highly active...

May 3, 2018

Torquay farewells Steve Perry

THE Torquay surfing community gathered in force on Thursday to farewell Oakley Australia founder and Torquay surf icon Steve Perry. Hundreds of family, friends, and...

May 3, 2018

Local reactions to Budget roll in

THE first reactions to Labor’s 2018/19 Victorian budget are in, with Geelong advocacy groups welcoming money for infrastructure and small business, but state and...

May 2, 2018

WHAT A CLASSIC

Hundreds of people took part in the RACV Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride at the weekend. Some participants are pictured here at the...

May 2, 2018

Cyclists coast on RACV ride

HUNDREDS of participants enjoyed one of Australia’s premier and most spectacular rides at the weekend. The RACV Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride saw cyclists...

May 2, 2018

Wheelie good time had by all at Warralily Market

The first Warralily Market for the year took place Sunday April 29 and the Bike Safety and Awareness theme ensured plenty of families rolled...

May 2, 2018

New Anglesea Bowling Club rooms open

THE Anglesea Bowling Club has opened the doors on a new era with the completion of its new clubhouse. The building in Cameron Road was...

May 2, 2018

Find your balance with Grace

Balanced Sports Podiatry

Balanced Sports Podiatry is a boutique podiatry business that operates out of Karunamaya Medicine in Jan Juc and Myotherapy and Allied Health...

May 2, 2018

Improve your life with this new business

Regional Institute of Sport

The Regional Institute of Sport (RIS) is a new and unique business that has stated on the Surf Coast that has...

May 2, 2018

Boutique law firm continues to grow

Mann Legal

Mann Legal is a boutique law firm operating in Geelong and the Surf Coast. Established more than 25 years ago, Mann Legal continues to...

May 2, 2018

Strong health for growing community

Armstrong Health

As Armstrong Creek continues to grow, so do the facilities required to service the community. Locally respected general practitioners Dr Faisal Murad and Dr...

May 2, 2018

Torquay and Jan Juc take on Aussies

LAST month, Torquay and Jan Juc surf life saving clubs joined 310 other clubs from around the country in the pinnacle event of the...

April 30, 2018

A considered approach to selling on the Surf Coast

Jess Nowson - Great Ocean Properties

Jess Nowson is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and highly experienced and valued member of the Great Ocean Properties...

April 30, 2018

Circus Media starts the year with a bang

Circus Media

Now celebrating its third year of business, local communications agency Circus Media – which offers services in public relations, digital marketing, content creation...

April 30, 2018

Caroline Chee bases care on you

Osteopath Caroline Chee

Nestled into the heart of the Jan Juc shopping strip, is Karunamaya Medicine (KMM): an extraordinary multi-disciplinary clinic, which has been bringing...

April 30, 2018

Anytime Fitness helps locals reach fitness goals

Anytime Fitness Torquay

Anytime Fitness has well and truly arrived and has fast become a part of Torquay community and local culture having now been...

April 30, 2018

Quality kitchens you can build yourself

Kitchens U Build

Kitchens U Build offers more than just your standard, off the shelf, flat-pack system. Carol-Lynne Mitchell said the business offered a higher quality,...

April 30, 2018

Delivering a taste of Great Ocean Road magic

Great Ocean Road Distributors

When Desmond (Des) Ryan discovered Timboon Ice Cream was the best he had ever tasted, and that the people making it...

April 30, 2018

Montana’s makes fashion fun

Montana’s Fashion and Accessories

Montana’s Fashion and Accessories is no longer a hidden gem. It has been providing a unique shopping experience to ladies across...

April 30, 2018

More than just a walking group

Just In Time Personal Training

Just In Time Personal Training provides a free weekly walking and exercise session for the Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove...

April 30, 2018

Pump it up with Parker Pumps

Parker Pumps

Parker Pumps was derived from the James Nott plumbing company established in 1963. This was later purchased by Gordon Semple and changed names to...

April 30, 2018

It’s barbeques and fireplaces for local team

about barbeques and fireplaces

The team at about barbeques and fireplaces in Torquay offers everything customers need locally at competitive prices and provide the best...