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 11, 2018

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – April 12, 2018

As the smoke begins to settle, children prepare to return to school and we roll into the last half of autumn, it’s fair to...

April 11, 2018

Committee For Lorne: Community Profile – April 12, 2018

48 years ago, Nola’s girlfriend and flatmate organised a blind date to take her to a Ballarat Teachers College Ball. It was John, who...

April 11, 2018

Dance free with Tinkerballerinas

TO CELEBRATE Tinkerballerinas’ fifth birthday a new under five movement and dance school is coming to the Surf Coast. For two weeks, as part of...

April 11, 2018

Mercedes X-Class utes launched

BRAND new X-Class utes will drive out of Mercedes-Benz dealerships all around Australia today (April 12). With pricing starting from $45,490 plus on roads, Mercedes-Benz...

April 11, 2018

Torquay College gets four stars from ResourceSmart

TORQUAY College has recently been awarded four stars for their involvement in Sustainability Victoria’s ResourceSmart Schools Program. ResourceSmart Schools is an award-winning state government program...

April 11, 2018

Work starts on Armstrong Creek sports pavilion

THE first sports pavilion in Armstrong Creek is now under construction. It is part of the East Precinct sporting reserve, located on Central Boulevard, which...

April 11, 2018

Mandama meets student needs, cares for wellbeing

MANDAMA Primary School in Grovedale strives to assure students that the school community cares for their wellbeing and that their needs are being met. The...

April 11, 2018

Planned burn carried out near Lorne

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) carried out a 300-hectare planned burn at Lorne last week. The burn was ignited on Wednesday and aerial support joined...

April 11, 2018

Barwon Regional Assembly to be held in Wallington

THE 2018 Barwon Regional Assembly will be held at Wallington/Ocean Grove on Thursday, May 31, while the 2018 Great South Coast Regional Assembly will...

April 11, 2018

Deakin vice-chancellor to retire

DEAKIN University has started a global search for its seventh vice-chancellor after chancellor John Stanhope announced Jane den Hollander will retire next year. Mr Stanhope...

April 11, 2018

Letters To The Editor – April 12, 2018

It should be front page news

Dear Editor, The Surf Coast Shire is undertaking a review of the services it provides to its elderly and also...

April 11, 2018

Colac Otway splashes cash for Apollo Bay pool

THE Colac Otway Shire has taken the plunge towards an indoor heated pool in Apollo Bay, deciding to commit $200,000 each year towards the...

April 11, 2018

Cats make a splash with fish business

A pair of Geelong Cats players has teamed up with a Torquay restaurant to bring fresh seafood straight from the market to the Surf...

April 11, 2018

Ring a ding ding, board raffle is king

THE annual Bell’s board raffle has been a staple fundraiser for the Torquay Boardriders Club for many, many years. When the surfing legends come to...

April 11, 2018

Rory’s Rambles: Good Friday Appeal success

EVERY parent knows the anxiety associated with having sick kids, and even more so when they need hospital care. Many parents within Villawood’s broad community...

April 11, 2018

At home with Michael Di Sciascio

Mike Di Sciascio has deep roots in Torquay’s surfing history.

Moving to the coastal town as a teenager, Mike landed a job as a shaper...

April 11, 2018

Build your perfect home with Coastyle

For Coastyle Building Solutions, creating homes is not just a job – it’s a passion. Based in Indented Head, the company has a staff of...

April 4, 2018

Better mobile coverage coming to Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bellbrae and Birregurra

MOBILE phone reception will get better in Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bellbrae and Birregurra with the federal government announcing the towns would get upgrades through...

April 4, 2018

Festival drops it like it’s hot in Torquay

MASSIVE crowds turned out to celebrate The Drop Festival at Torquay Common on Easter Saturday. The all ages event with a killer line-up, including...

April 4, 2018

GOING PRO

Gabriel Medina and Stephanie Gilmore (inset) carve it up at Bells Beach during the Rip Curl Pro over the Easter long weekend. For all...

April 4, 2018

Rainbow flag again causes a flap

THE future of the rainbow flag in the Surf Coast Shire has again been clarified. For several years, the shire has raised the flag for...

April 4, 2018

WSL champ anoints local rising stars

REIGNING World Surf League (WSL) champion John John Florence helped honour local rising stars in the sport at the formal launch of the 2018...

April 4, 2018

Secret drainage details revealed

SOME of the secrecy about drainage improvements to a road in Mount Duneed has been lifted, with the council revealing the contents of a...

April 4, 2018

Fanning stays alive as Pro finals beckon

THE Rip Curl Pro was called off for the day yesterday (Wednesday) with improved conditions projected for an exciting Finals Day today (Thursday) at...